Accused meth dealer sentenced to federal prison

A woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison on meth charges, United States Attorney Joe Kelly said in a news release Thursday. 

Taffin Monae Nuss was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture from 2013-2017. 

Following her prison term, Nuss will serve five years on supervised release.

Information provided to law enforcement indicated that Nuss was responsible for the distribution of at least 5 kilograms, (11 pounds) of methamphetamine mixture and at least 35 grams (1 ¼ ounces) of actual/pure methamphetamine. 

In April of 2017, Nuss was stopped for driving on a suspended license. 

During a search of her vehicle, at least 40 grams of actual methamphetamine were found.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.