Columbus woman sentenced to 20 years in federal prison as career offender for meth trafficking
A Columbus woman with an extensive criminal history has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting to distributing more than 100 grams of methamphetamine in Muscogee County.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, Conier Long, 49, of Columbus, was sentenced on August 3 by U.S. District Judge Clay Land to 240 months (20 years) in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Long previously pleaded guilty on January 20, 2026, to one count of distribution of methamphetamine.
Because the case was prosecuted in the federal system, there is no parole.
“Career offenders face significant consequences in the federal system when they repeatedly violate the law and endanger our communities,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “By working closely with law enforcement partners at every level, our office is committed to holding these individuals accountable and ensuring justice is served.”
According to court documents, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and deputies with the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office used a confidential source during an investigation into Long’s suspected drug trafficking activities.
Investigators said that on January 25, 2023, Long agreed to meet the confidential source to sell methamphetamine. During a conversation before the meeting, Long reportedly told the source she needed to report to her parole officer for a drug test.
Later that day, Long met the confidential source at Players Billiard Club on 54th Street in Columbus, where authorities said she handed over a cardboard box containing 107.81 grams of pure methamphetamine.
DEA Atlanta Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jae W. Chung said repeat drug traffickers continue to threaten communities.
“Repeat drug traffickers who continue to profit from the distribution of dangerous narcotics pose a significant threat to our communities,” Chung said. “Today’s sentence demonstrates that career offenders who repeatedly engage in methamphetamine trafficking will be held accountable. DEA remains committed to working alongside our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners to disrupt drug trafficking organizations and protect the public from the devastating impact of methamphetamine.”
Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman also praised the partnership between local and federal agencies.
“The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office takes a very firm stance on ridding our community of illegal and dangerous drugs,” Countryman said. “We are proud to work with our federal partners to leverage resources for a safer Muscogee County. The MCSO remains committed to ensuring Muscogee County is a safer place to work and live for all citizens.”
Federal officials said Long was sentenced as a career offender due to her lengthy criminal record and prior convictions in both Georgia and another state.
The case was investigated by the DEA and the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by the Columbus Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Officials said the investigation was conducted as part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative targeting drug trafficking organizations and violent crime.
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