A 44-year-old North Platte man, who fired a gun inside the city limits last October, will spend the next several years in prison.

Michael Meyers appeared for sentencing on Monday in Lincoln County District Court.

On October 13, 2013, North Platte Police responded to the report of gunfire in the 600 block of West 9th Street.

Officers made contact with a female, who alleged that Meyers had parked his pickup in the alley behind their residence and fired a handgun before speeding off.

Police located an intoxicated Meyers driving near Buffalo Bill Avenue and 9th Street, where a traffic stop was conducted.

A search of Meyers’ vehicle produced a .38 caliber revolver.

Meyers was originally charged with discharging a firearm within city limits, felony terroristic threats, being a felon in possession of a firearm, 3rd offense driving under the influence of liquor, use of a weapon to commit a felony, refusal to submit to a breath test and driving under suspension.

After reaching a plea deal with prosecutors, numerous charges were dropped.

Prior to sentencing, Deputy Lincoln County Attorney Jennifer Clements argued that Meyers had an extensive criminal history, most of it involving alcohol.

Clements asked Judge Richard Birch to sentence Meyers to the Nebraska State Penitentiary, and said she hoped Meyers would continue treatment.

Meyers attorney, Amanda Speichert, told Judge Birch that her client understood probation wasn’t an option in this case, but wanted the court to be aware that Meyers had completed treatment, and was making a change for the good.

Judge Birch stated that he was taking Meyers’ completion of treatment into account.

He then sentenced Meyers to four and half to nine years in prison on two counts.

Meyers’ license will be suspended for 15 years.  He was given credit for 58 days.