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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: No Marie Callender's in the works for Medford ... Divided Medford council approves Patridge city manager contract ... Pokémon players get later park curfew ... Since You Asked: No Marie Callender's in the works for Medford ... Divided Medford council approves Patridge city manager contract ... Pokémon players get later park curfew ... Twin brothers get prison on federal heroin charges Comment By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 6:04 PM By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 6:04 PM » Social News Two Trail twin brothers were handed less than identical prison sentences Wednesday for their scheme to distribute large amounts of heroin. Nicholas Reece Jacobson and Matthew Harland Jacobson, both 30, were sentenced to federal prison Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Eugene. Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin. The brothers, who have ties to both Jackson and Douglas counties, were arrested in October 2014 following an investigation lasting several months involving a confidential informant, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Douglas County Interagency Narcotics Team and the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement task force. While executing a search warrant Oct. 9, 2014, investigators found about 4 pounds of heroin, roughly $20,000, 17 firearms, body armor and night-vision goggles at 8865 Elk Creek Road in Trail. Nicholas Jacobson lived in the residence and Matthew Jacobson stayed in a trailer on the property, according to a release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Inside Matthew Jacobson's trailer, investigators found heroin paraphernalia, $1,237 and two pistols. Most of the firearms seized were loaded, and the weapons included multiple assault rifles, extended-capacity magazines and handguns, according to a sentencing brief filed by prosecutors against Nicholas Jacobson. The investigation began in July 2014, when a confidential informant in Douglas County tipped off investigators that a heroin dealer had moved to Jackson County. Through investigators, the confidential informant arranged two heroin buys in July and August 2014 as part of a sting investigation before the search warrant was served in October. About one month after the brothers were charged in federal court and released in February 2015, the two absconded. The brothers were missing until August 2015, when they were arrested in Medford. Investigators found the brothers were in possession of 6 ounces of heroin and $10,000, court records show. Federal prosecutors determined that Nicholas Jacobson played a bigger role in the scheme, and was sentenced to 97 months in prison. Matthew Jacobson was sentenced to 78 months. Five years post-prison supervision will follow both brothers' sentences. Reach reporters at 541-776-4471 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @MTCrimeBeat. By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 20, 2016 at 6:04 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501