In federal court: St. Mary man pleads guilty to meth charge

The following information was released by the U.S. attorney's office for defendants appearing in federal court before U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr.:PLEADED GUILTY

* Name: James Steven Cochran

* Age: 40

n Residence: St. Mary, Mo.

n Charge: A felony count of conspiracy to manufacture 5 or more grams of methamphetamine.

n Sentencing: Set for May 28. He faces up to 40 years in prison and a fine of up to $2 million.

n Summary: On Nov. 20, Perry County officers executed a search warrant at Cochran's home where numerous items associated with the use and manufacture of methamphetamine were found. Cochran told officers he cooked the controlled substance, while others provided the ingredients for the process.