Omaha Woman Convicted of Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Fabiola Diaz, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.  United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Diaz to 100 months’ imprisonment.  He also ordered her to serve 3 years of supervised release after her release from prison. There is no parole in the federal system.

Between January 2020 and August 13, 2020, Diaz conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine in the Omaha area.  On January 14, 2020, law enforcement executed a search warrant on the Omaha residence Diaz shared with her boyfriend and co-defendant, Steven Garcia, and seized 22.6 grams of actual methamphetamine.  On August 13, 2020, law enforcement conducted a controlled drug transaction against Diaz and purchased 22 grams of actual methamphetamine.  On November 17, 2020, law enforcement made another controlled buy against Diaz after which she fled in her vehicle.  While fleeing, Diaz struck two police cars, recklessly placing law enforcement in danger before being arrested.

Steven Garcia has pleaded guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 17, 2023. 

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.