A Lincoln woman is sentenced in federal court in Lincoln for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Chief Untied States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced 40 year old Wendy Eckert to 17 years, six months in the Bureau of Prisons. There is no parole in the federal system. Eckert was also sentenced to a 10 year term of supervised release.
This is a result of a traffic stop on October 23, 2019. A vehicle Eckert was driving was searched. Officers located about 28 grams of methamphetamine on her, in an eyeglass case, and in the handle of a dog leash. Officers continued their investigation and found that between November 1, 2018 and October of 2019, she was responsible for the distribution of at least 2 kilograms, over 4 pounds, of methamphetamine in the Lincoln and Omaha area. She had previously been convicted of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force.