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Scribner man sentenced to 60 years for producing child pornography
A Scribner man, Jordan Vaughn, 34, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of production of child pornography.
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Bellevue woman receives nine-month prison sentence for embezzling school funds
Joya M. Kinney, a 45-year-old resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for embezzlement from an organization that received federal benefits.
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Federal grand jury returns indictments against ten individuals across Nebraska
The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned nine unsealed indictments charging ten individuals with various offenses, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.
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Former Nebraska liquor control director indicted on fraud and extortion charges
The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has indicted Hobert Rupe, former Executive Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, and Brent Zywiec, a partial owner of two Lincoln clubs.
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Omaha man receives over eight-year sentence for transporting child pornography
Micah J. Cornell, a 27-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for transporting child pornography.
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North Platte man receives over eleven-year sentence for meth conspiracy
Michael W. Stroble, 32, of North Platte, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Broken Bow man receives 10-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy
Reyes Ernesto Garcia-Urquizo, 38, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Omaha man sentenced to over 20 years for distributing child pornography
Joshua M. Meyer, 44, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography with a prior conviction.
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Omaha man sentenced to ten years for child pornography charge
Lucas J. Lacy, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for accessing with intent to view visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
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Nebraska authorities charge five after rescue of child laborers from area hotels
Five individuals have been charged with federal crimes following an investigation into alleged human trafficking activities at multiple hotels in Nebraska.
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MS-13 member sentenced for illegal reentry after felony convictions
Roberto Lamadrid Campuzano, a 38-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States following an aggravated felony conviction.
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Omaha man sentenced to ten years for role in fentanyl analogue distribution conspiracy
A 19-year-old Omaha resident, Dale Jackson, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in the distribution and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl analogue.
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Omaha man receives 30-year sentence for child pornography production
A 34-year-old Omaha man, Daron J. Brown, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for production of child pornography.
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Spalding man sentenced to over 16 years for fentanyl distribution
A Spalding, Nebraska man has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.
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Omaha couple pleads guilty to charges related to harboring undocumented immigrants
An Omaha couple has pleaded guilty to charges of bringing in and harboring aliens, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.
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Grand jury returns indictments against 31 defendants across Nebraska
The United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska, Lesley A. Woods, has announced that a federal Grand Jury returned 30 unsealed indictments charging 31 defendants in July 2025.
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Nebraska man receives over ten years for distributing fentanyl analogue
Larry D. Moss, a 22-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced in federal court on July 23, 2025, for distributing a fentanyl analogue.
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Air force employee admits guilt in conspiracy over classified info disclosure
A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transmit classified national defense information via a foreign online dating platform.
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North Platte man receives 27-year sentence for role in drug conspiracy
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods has announced the sentencing of Guadalupe Ramirez, 40, from North Platte, Nebraska.
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Aggravated felon sentenced for illegal reentry into United States
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the sentencing of Adrian Barron-Valdez, 47, originally from Mexico, for reentering the country after being removed due to an aggravated felony conviction.