Hank Williams, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Kentucky 2021

A former Cook Supervisor at United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, Hank Williams, 56, of Weeksbury, Kentucky, was sentenced Monday to 210 months in federal prison, by Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph M. Hood, following his convictions for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, accepting a bribe by a public official, and using a communication device to facilitate a felony offense.

The investigation revealed that Williams conspired with an inmate, Librado Navarette, 34, and others, to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Williams, a public official, also accepted bribes from Navarette, and others, and used the U.S. mail to possess and distribute the controlled substances.

Williams pleaded guilty in June 2021. Navarette pleaded guilty in July 2021 and is scheduled to be sentenced in October.

Under federal law, Williams must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence; and upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years.

The investigation was conducted by the Office of the Inspector General, the FBI, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Georgetown Police Department. The United States was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ron Walker.

The case is a stark reminder of the corruption that can occur within our institutions. The fact that a public official was involved in a methamphetamine trafficking ring is alarming.

Williams’ sentence serves as a warning to those who would seek to profit from their positions of power. The public expects honesty and integrity from those who serve in public office.

MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS

Drug Trafficking

Hector Armando Espinoza, Drug Trafficking, California 2024

Mar 18, 2025

Drug Trafficking

Daniel Lee Jacquez, Methamphetamine Trafficking, New Mexico 2015

Jul 14, 2016

Drug Trafficking

Allen M. Young, Methylone Distribution, New York 2013

Oct 6, 2016

Drug Trafficking

Leonard M. "Lenny" Falcone, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Illinois 2023

Jul 19, 2019