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Lincoln Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska

United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Aaron C. Collins, 37, of Lincoln, was sentenced today to four years, (48 months), in federal prison by Chief United States District John M. Gerrard on each of two counts of possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine actual (pure).  The two sentences will run concurrently (at the same time).  Following the prison term, Collins will serve five years on supervised release.

On November 10, 2016, Collins was stopped for traffic violations and was found in possession of four baggies containing a total of at least 75 grams (2 ⅔ ounces) of actual (pure) methamphetamine, more than $2,000 in cash, suspected drug records and brass knuckles with folding knives on each end.  On January 27, 2017, Collins was arrested for driving on a suspended license.  He was found in possession of four plastic bags containing a total of at least 18 grams of actual (pure) methamphetamine, two digital scales, plastic baggies and a loaded handgun.  Collins admitted he had just purchased the methamphetamine but denied ownership of the gun, saying someone else left it in his car.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.

Updated May 10, 2019

Topic
Drug Trafficking