Anthony Stephens, a 38-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 188 months (over 15 years) in federal prison on August 23, 2024, for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy.
In addition to the prison sentence, Stephens will forfeit $10,500 and serve a 10-year term of supervised release after his imprisonment.
Stephens’ arrest stemmed from a September 2022 incident at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Bellevue, Nebraska. Law enforcement was called to remove Stephens from his room after he failed to check out.
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When officers entered, they found him unresponsive. A search of the room revealed a significant amount of drugs, including 851 grams of pure meth, along with cash, drug paraphernalia, and weapons.
Stephens later admitted to dealing meth since April 2022.
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