Lincoln Resident Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

United States Attorney Deborah Gilg, the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and FBI announce the following information for the attention of the media:

Event Triggering this Release:

The Honorable Richard G. Kopf sentenced Peoria Brye to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. In addition to the prison term, Brye is ordered to complete five years of supervised release and pay a $100 special assessment fee. Brye was involved with a number of individuals who distributed crack and cocaine in Eastern Nebraska for a two year period beginning in October of 2006. Brye was responsible for distributing over 1.8 kilograms of crack and nearly a half kilogram of powder cocaine.

Name of Defendant: Peoria Dashane Brye

AKA: “P”

Age: 30

City of residence: Lincoln

Crime(s) Charged and Potential Penalty (A CHARGE is merely an accusation and every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty): Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of crack cocaine and a quantity of cocaine 10 to life, up to $4,000,000 fine, not less than five years on supervised release.

Specific Location of Alleged Crime: Nebraska

Location of Arrest: Lincoln

Alleged Dollar Loss/Type and Quantity of Drug: Over 50 grams of crack

Others Charged in Same Scheme:

Relevant Dates:

Date of Alleged Crime: on or about October 1, 2006 through October 31, 2008

Federal Arrest Date: July 24, 2009

Date Complaint Issued:

Indictment Returned Date: July 21, 2009

Initial Appearance Date: July 28, 2009

Plea or Trial and Date(s): pled March 3, 2010

Sentencing Date: May 20, 2010

Next Court Hearing Type and Date:

Assigned Magistrate Judge:

Held without Bond, or Released from Custody: released on conditions

In Continuous Custody Since:

Assigned District Court Judge: Richard G. Kopf

Initials of Assigned AUSA/Preparer of THIS Release: JML