In federal court: Man pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine

Name: Ulysses Redd Jr.

Age: 37

Charges: Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine

Sentencing: Scheduled for Oct. 9

Summary: Redd pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine from May 23, 2011, through June 2, 2011, in Dunklin County, Mo., and elsewhere. During the conspiracy, Redd obtained at least 3 kilograms of cocaine from co-defendant Randy Caruthers and then distributed it to others. Redd now faces a maximum punishment of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.