A New Castle man accused of conspiring to distribute cocaine pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to narcotics violations.

Wesley Cox, also known as Michael Deshawn Carter, 38, admitted guilt before U.S. District Judge Marilyn J. Horan.

Authorities said he as part of a conspiracy to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine and 280 grams crack cocaine, in 2017 through last May .

Judge Horan scheduled sentencing for June 30. Cox could be sentenced to from 10 years up to life in prison.

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