HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Wichita man is free on bond after he was arrested Sunday for being in possession of a large quantity of high grade marijuana here in Hutchinson.
Demarcus Phillips is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to package and no tax stamp.
Drug Unit detectives observed a vehicle pull into the back of a residence in the 1300 block of East 3rd and saw a white male walk up to the drivers side window and met with the black male driving. Officers then approached the vehicle and allege that they could smell a strong odor of marijuana. The white male was placed in handcuffs and two black males in the vehicle were also placed in handcuffs. Detectives say behind the drivers seat was an Olive Garden bag that contained four aluminum pans each containing gallon size ziplock bags with green vegetation believed to be marijuana. They say the bags contained approximately two pounds of the high grade stuff. They also found three previously rolled marijuana cigarettes in the vehicle.
Since Phillips was able to post bond, that means he’ll make an initial court appearance at a later date.
There is no indication that the passenger in the Phillips vehicle was arrested, nor was the white male who was at the residence.
Phillips has prior convictions for drugs offenses in Sedgwick County and a possession with intent to sell conviction out of Saline County.