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Press Release

Omaha Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Charges

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

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Cory A. Goforth, age 42, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was sentenced August 22, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, after having pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, and delivery of methamphetamine. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Goforth to 168 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Goforth’s release he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release. 

On July 5, 2023, a cooperating witness purchased 27 grams of actual meth from Goforth at an Omaha location. On July 26, 2023, a search warrant was conducted at Goforth’s Omaha residence. Officers found 115 grams of meth along with evidence of drug dealing. Goforth was home at the time and during a post arrest interview, admitted to purchasing 2-3 pounds per week for the past 4-5 months from his supplier.

This case was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

Contact

Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney  (402) 661-3700   

Updated August 26, 2024