(KLZA)-- A Beatrice woman faces the possibility of 5 – 40 years in prison and a $5-million fine. The office of United States Attorney Deborah Gilg announced that an indictment was unsealed March 24th revealing the charges.

24-year old Quirstin Marie Gross is facing charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine between December 1, 2013 and October 31, 2015. 

Gross made an initial appearance in federal court in Lincoln Monday.  A trial has been scheduled to begin May 31st. Gross was ordered detained pending trial.

The Lincoln / Lancaster County Drug Task Force and the Metro Fugitive Task Force investigated the case.