HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 27-year-old Hutchinson man arrested back on February 25, 2014 after search warrant was served on his home was sentenced Tuesday afternoon by District Judge Tim Chambers.
Bo Newberry was sentenced to just under 4-years or 46-months in prison, then granted a year and six months on community corrections. He entered pleas to possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
The case was presumptive prison, but Defense Attorney Sam Kepfield filed a motion for a departure in the case and Deputy District Attorney Tom Stanton agreed to go along with the recommendation for a non prison sanction. Judge Chambers agreed with the two sides, partly because of Newberry’s lack of criminal history.
The case goes back to a search warrant being executed at his home on Sunset Drive and law enforcement say they found a ziplock bag and a baby jar, both with suspected marijuana. They also allegedly found some pipes with burnt residue, a digital scale and new and used packaging materials and four hand guns with ammo inside. However, the guns were locked in a safe and not near any of the drugs. The suspected marijuana weighed around 23 grams according to statements made in court.
Prior to sentencing, Newberry showed remorse for the crimes, admitting to the judge that he messed up and has learned his lesson. He says he just wants to get on with his life.