Lincoln Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years for Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Gun Charge

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Peter Jacobsson, 39, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 9, 2026, in federal court in Lincoln for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine actual and 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine with a prior conviction and one count of use or carry of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Jacobsson to a total of 244 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Jacobsson's release from prison, he will begin a 10-year term of supervised release.

Jacobsson was a member of a conspiracy to sell methamphetamine in the Lincoln and Omaha areas between February 2022 and March 2025. In September 2024, an undercover officer (UC) made three controlled purchases from Jacobsson. On September 9, 2024, the UC purchased 47 grams of methamphetamine actual. On September 12, 2024, the same UC purchased 52 grams of methamphetamine actual. Lastly, on September 19, 2024, the UC purchased another 51 grams of methamphetamine actual.

On October 16, 2024, Jacobsson was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. He had 41.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a 9mm handgun in his possession. Jacobsson's cell phone was seized and searched pursuant to a search warrant. The phone contained text messages, owe notes, and other communications with co-defendant Ramon Gaytan and others which were consistent with drug distribution.

Co-defendant Gaytan pleaded guilty to similar charges and is currently scheduled for sentencing on October 15, 2026, before United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis.

An additional co-defendant is currently scheduled for a status conference on July 24, 2026, before United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline M. DeLuca.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force.