A Center Township resident has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin, the U.S. District Attorney for Northern Indiana said.

Christopher Osborne, 36, is facing a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million, the U.S. Attorney said.

The case was investigated by the Porter County Drug Task Force and the FBI.

Posted 10/9/2009