United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska
01/03/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Drug Conspiracy
Press Release
Man Sentenced in Fentanyl Drug Conspiracy
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Nebraska
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Taft Burtton, age 52, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced January 3, 2025, in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute 10 grams or more of fentanyl. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., sentenced Burtton to 120 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Burtton's release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
On February 15, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration Overdose Task Force was executing a search warrant at a residence known for selling fentanyl in Omaha.
The suspects at the residence told law enforcement that their source of fentanyl was Burtton. Law enforcement, acting in a undercover capacity, enticed Burtton to come to the residence. Burtton showed up to the residence with 99 grams of fentanyl and was arrested.
This case was primarily investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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<_w3a_listitem listvalue="[CHOOSE A CONTACT]" datavalue="[CHOOSE A CONTACT]"><_w3a_listitem listvalue="Donald J. Kleine - Chief, General Criminal Unit" datavalue="Donald J. Kleine - Chief, General Criminal Unit"><_w3a_listitem listvalue="Matt Lierman - Chief, Drug Enforcement Unit " datavalue="Matt Lierman - Chief, Drug Enforcement Unit "><_w3a_listitem listvalue="Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney" datavalue="Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney">Lecia Wright - Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney (402) 661-3700
Updated January 7, 2025