Lincoln Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Drug and Firearms Charges

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Vincent James Foster, 27, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on August 21, 2025, in federal court in Lincoln for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine along with unspecified amounts of marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols and for being a felon in possession of eight firearms. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Foster to 120 months' imprisonment on each count to run concurrently. There is no parole in the federal system. After Foster's release from prison, he will begin a five-year term of supervised release. Foster will also forfeit $5,597.00 in U.S. currency to the United States of America.

Information obtained by law enforcement indicated Foster was involved in the sale of cocaine, marijuana, and tetrahydrocannabinols in the Lincoln area between April 11, 2021, and August 10, 2023. On August 10, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at Foster's Lincoln residence. During that search, they found more than 828 grams of cocaine, 1.8 kilograms of marijuana, 86 1-gram THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) concentrate containers, and other evidence of drug distribution. A total of $5,597.00 in U.S. currency was seized from Foster's car and his residence.

Investigators also found eight handguns with magazines and ammunition. Two of the guns were found to be stolen. Foster was prohibited from possessing firearms due to two prior felony convictions in Lancaster County District Court for burglary in 2017 and possession of a controlled substance in 2021.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.