North Platte man sentenced to 70 months in prison for meth possession
A North Platte man was sentenced in federal court for intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
By News Channel Nebraska
The Acting United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Eric White, 37, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
White was sentenced to 70 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 August 25, 2019, law enforcement with the North Platte Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black motorcycle with no plates driven by White. White did not stop, and a pursuit commenced.
White eventually wrecked the motorcycle and was taken into custody. White had approximately ten grams of methamphetamine on him.
Law enforcement relied on a cooperating witness, who told law enforcement she received large quantities of methamphetamine from White and would then distribute it to other individuals.
They also took trips to Colorado to obtain pound quantities of methamphetamine for distribution. White was held responsible for 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine.
This case was investigated by the North Platte Police Department.