Press Release
Omaha Man Sentenced for Distribution Amounts of Methamphetamine
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Matthew Frederick Strohl, of Omaha, Nebraska was sentenced February 28, 2024, in federal court in Omaha for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Strohl to 150 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
On April 22, 2022, the Omaha Police Department stopped Strohl for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, officers found Strohl in possession of a meth pipe and small amounts of narcotics. Officers believed that Strohl had more narcotics located in his apartment, which was located in Sarpy County. With the assistance of the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, Strohl’s apartment was searched. Inside, nine different types of narcotics were located, including 69 grams of meth, hydrocodone, Adderall, Xanax, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms.
Strohl’s prior criminal history was taken into consideration when being sentenced. In 2009, Strohl was sentenced in an Omaha federal court to 120 months for drug and firearm charges.
This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department and Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office.
Contact
Lecia E. Wright – Supervisor Assistant United States Attorney (402) 661-3700
Updated February 29, 2024
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