PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Two Johnson County residents have been indicted in federal court on charges related to a meth distribution conspiracy.

Aaron Welch, 30, of Van Lear, and Samantha Webb-Daniels, 36, of Thealka, are each charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of meth and two counts of possession of meth with the intent to distribute.

The conspiracy charge is the most serious, carrying a potential sentence of between 10 years and life in prison.

A judge has issued warrants for the arrest of both defendants.