A New Castle man has pled guilty to drug charges in federal court.

Forrest Gilmore, 28, pled guilty in United States District Court Tuesday to charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, and to distributing cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school.

Sentencing for the offenses can be anywhere from one year to 90 years in prison and a fine of up to $6 million.

A 21 News article from June 2021 lists Gilmore as one of 25 people wanted on drug trafficking charges in Mercer and Lawrence County.

Gilmore's sentencing is scheduled for January 29, 2024.