Lincoln Man Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamine

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Rondale King, 44, of Lincoln, Nebraska was sentenced on May 2, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln for distribution of methamphetamine. Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced King to 180 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After King's release from prison, he will begin a 10-year term of supervised release.

On four occasions in October of 2022, Rondale King sold meth to a cooperating individual working with law enforcement. In total, King sold over 5 ounces of meth.

King has a prior conviction for possession with intent to deliver meth from 2019. He faces increased penalties in federal court due to his prior drug conviction.

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