Lincoln Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Acting United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Jerah S. Stovall, 35, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard to 19 years and seven months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture and an unspecified amount of marijuana, after a conviction for a serious drug felony, between January of 2015 and May of 2020.  Following her prison term, Stovall will serve five years on supervised release.  There is no parole in the federal system. 

Information provided to law enforcement indicated that Stovall was responsible for the distribution of at least five kilograms (11 pounds) of methamphetamine mixture and at least 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of marijuana in the Lincoln area.  On April 9, 2020, a search warrant was executed at the Lincoln residence of Stovall and Jason Mullen.  During that search, officers found approximately 2/3 ounce of methamphetamine and approximately six ounces of marijuana as well as a digital scale, packaging materials and a .380 caliber handgun with ammunition.  Stovall’s purse had over $1,000 in cash in it.  On May 1, 2020, officers were looking for Mullen on an outstanding warrant, and they saw Stovall with Mullen and a third person.  Stovall’s driver’s license was suspended, so her car was seized and searched, resulting in the finding of more than ¼ ounce of marijuana in her make-up bag.  Mullen was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and some cash.

Stovall had a 2013 conviction from Scotts Bluff County for Distribution of Methamphetamine.

Mullen also pled guilty to the conspiracy charge with a prior serious drug felony conviction and is scheduled for sentencing in August of 2021.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).