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Joaquin S. Echeverria, 28, of Brenham, Texas, (in custody) appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh on Feb. 21 for first hearing on a Class 1 C felony.

Echeverria is charged with possession of more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to deliver, alleged Feb. 19.

If convicted of the felony, Echeverria faces up to 50 years in prison, with a minimum of five years.

Echeverria requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor appointed Antelope County public defender Pat Carney. Preliminary hearing is set March 6.

The Texas man was arrested by Neb...