Lincoln Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Kyle Joseph Kumpula, age 41, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on January 16, 2025, in federal court in Lincoln for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Kumpula to 46 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Kumpula’s release from prison, he will begin a 2-year term of supervised release.
In April and May of 2024, a confidential informant working with the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force made two purchases of meth from Kumpula and two purchases of meth from a co-conspirator for a total of approximately 1 ½ ounces. Both purchases from Kumpula occurred at a Lincoln residence shared by Kumpula and his two co-conspirators.
On May 6, 2024, a search warrant was executed at that residence. During the search, investigators found a total of approximately 21 ¾ ounces of meth at various locations in the residence. After the search was completed, investigators saw Kumpula arrive and park near the house. He was found in possession of another ½ ounce of meth.
Kumpula agreed to talk to investigators. He told them he had been living at the searched residence for three to four months. He admitted he had meth on his person at the time of his arrest. He said he started selling meth about two months prior. He said he had about five customers and the meth he sold came from his co-conspirators.
This case was investigated by
Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney (402) 661-3700