A Lincoln man is sentenced to five years and four months in prison following a conviction for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm.
Brandon Escamilla, age 21 was sentenced on August 11, 2022. After he completes his prison sentence, Escamilla will serve three years on supervised release.
In November of 2020, members of the No Name Demons criminal street gang were arrested by LPD and the FBI. Officers found messages and videos on cell phones and on social media occurring between August and November of that year in which Escamilla was displaying gang signs, a firearms, cash, and marijuana while inside his home. Investigators obtained a search warrant for Escamilla’s Lincoln home in December. He was arrested after running from police who arrived to execute the search warrant. Officers found a loaded 9mm handgun and his cell phone which Escamilla threw as he was running from officers. He was in possession of marijuana.
In Escamilla’s home, 7.2 grams of psilocyn mushrooms were found and 154.5 grams of marijuana along with THC brownies, a digital scale, and a 856 revolver with five rounds. A search of his cell phone showed Escamilla communicating with others about the distribution of drugs. There were also photos and videos of marijuana and Escamilla holding a firearm.
This case was investigated by Lincoln Police, FBI and was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
There is no parole in the federal system.