DEA confidential source helps uncover high-level meth operation resulting in significant federal prison time for Omaha woman
Omaha, Nebraska – A lengthy investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration has resulted in a significant prison sentence for an Omaha woman involved in the distribution of high-purity methamphetamine.
Federal Court Issues 200-Month Sentence
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Hanna J. Williams, 44, of Omaha, was sentenced on April 2, 2025, in federal court for her role in distributing methamphetamine. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher handed down a sentence of 200 months in prison, which equals more than 16 years behind bars. After serving her time, Williams will begin a five-year term of supervised release. It’s important to note that there is no parole in the federal system.
Controlled Drug Purchase Leads to Arrest
According to court documents, the incident that led to Williams’s conviction occurred on November 15, 2023. On that day, a Drug Enforcement Administration confidential source (CS) conducted a controlled purchase of one pound of methamphetamine. Williams, also known as Hanna Faust, met the source at a designated buy location in mid-town Omaha. During their meeting, she contacted her supplier, Daniellea M. Fedail, and the CS waited in Williams’s vehicle for the drug delivery to arrive.
Fedail arrived shortly afterward and delivered one pound of methamphetamine. The drugs were handed over to Williams, who then passed them to the confidential source in exchange for cash. Lab tests later confirmed that the methamphetamine had a purity of 99 percent, indicating its high potency.
Co-Conspirator Sentenced in 2024
Fedail had previously pleaded guilty for her role in the distribution scheme. On December 19, 2024, Judge Buescher sentenced her to 120 months in federal prison, also followed by five years of supervised release. Her sentence was based on the same drug trafficking operation.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, which continues to pursue individuals involved in the distribution of illegal narcotics throughout Nebraska. Acting U.S. Attorney Molsen emphasized the office’s commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and bringing offenders to justice.
