On October 23, 2014, an Indictment was unsealed charging Miguel Angel Alvarez, 46, of Lincoln, with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine between January of 2013 and April of 2014. The possible penalty for this charge is 10 years to life imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000.00.

Alvarez had his first appearance in federal court on October 28, 2014. He was ordered held without bond pending a further hearing on October 30, 2014. Trial is scheduled to begin on December 29, 2014.

This case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force.