Omaha Man Sentenced to more than 3 Years’ Imprisonment for Possessing Cocaine

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Brian Chaidez, 27, of Omaha, Nebraska was sentenced July 19, 2024, in federal court in Omaha after having pled guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Chaidez to 37 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Chaidez’s release from prison, he will begin a 4-year term of supervised release.         

On June 13, 2023, a DEA cooperating witness ordered one pound of cocaine from Chaidez. While enroute to the meet location, the Omaha police department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle Chaidez was driving. A search of his vehicle revealed more than 500 grams of cocaine. During a post arrest statement, Chaidez admitted to his involvement in distributing cocaine in the Omaha area.      

This case was investigated by the Omaha Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.