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North Platte Man Sentenced in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

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

United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that John Howard, 43, of North Platte, Nebraska, was sentenced today to 46 months in prison by Senior United States District Judge Laurie Smith Camp for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five grams or more of actual methamphetamine. In addition to his prison term, Howard will serve four years of supervised release following his release from prison.

Between September, 2017, and October, 2017, Howard sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant and to an undercover officer in North Platte.  

This case was investigated by the North Platte Police Department.

 

Updated October 3, 2019
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Component
USAO - Nebraska

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