A judge sentenced a 28-year-old Lincoln man Friday to 15 years and a month in federal prison for a methamphetamine conspiracy.
U.S. District Judge John Gerrard gave Cristian J. Richards the prison time, plus five years on supervised release.
Richards pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in a drug-trafficking offense.
In a news release, U.S. Attorney Joe Kelly said members of the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force arrested Richards on Aug. 31, 2017, after he was seen engaging in drug transactions.
Officers found at least 350 grams (about 12½ ounces) of pure meth, a 9mm handgun and $5,800 cash in Richards' backpack and $3,041 more cash on him.
As part of a plea agreement, he forfeited the money.