Two teens arrested for suspicion of car burglaries
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — If you saw police around 8th & Plum Street early Wednesday morning, they were investigating some auto burglaries and made two arrests.
Jacob Rodriquez, 18 (top left), and Julio Cantu IV, 19 (top right), were both arrested for six counts of auto burglary and possession of marijuana. Cantu was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Bond for Rodriquez is set at $39,500 and Cantu is jailed on a bond of $42,000.
Neither have made court appearances on the latest arrest. Unless they make bond, that should happen Thursday morning.
Drug distribution case set for hearing after earlier continuance
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two people arrested for the alleged distribution of methamphetamine is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
Jeremiah Collins is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute drugs and interference with law enforcement.
The case goes back to Jan. 17 when a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle for speeding, going 91 mph in a 70 mph zone. The trooper immediately saw a green glass bong with marijuana residue. During a search of that vehicle, they located a silver and black combination lock box, which was unlocked. Inside were used baggies with the alleged methamphetamine. Also located were new baggies, a working scale, two straws, a loaded syringe, $20 and two bags that allegedly contained approximately 7.5 grams of meth.
Collins allegedly gave the name of Jacob Ray Towne, but after running his fingerprints, they were able to identify him as Collins, who was wanted by the Kansas Department of Corrections for a parole violation. He served time for drug convictions in Sedgwick County and a burglary conviction out of Sumner County.
Hutchinson man charged with child abuse and distribution of drugs scheduled for hearing
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 41-year-old man with previous convictions for drugs is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Thursday.
William Cox is charged with abuse of a child alleging inhuman corporal punishment involving a 12-year-old boy. The crime allegedly occurred between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 of this year. The little boy allegedly had black eyes and according to officials, the boy forgot to bring home a paper Cox needed for his taxes, leading to the alleged abuse. Cox allegedly hit the child in the face, breaking his nose and causing the black eyes. This crime was discovered while law enforcement was serving a search warrant for drug activity.
That includes a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute. These crimes allegedly occurred on Feb. 11.
The search warrant was served at a home on Old Farm Estates here in Hutchinson. Drug detectives report that in a kitchen cabinet were numerous pipes and a grinder. They also found a black plastic container that contained suspected marijuana. Found in a freezer in the garage was another black container they say also contained marijuana. Total weight was 18.7 grams. In a bedroom was THC candy and two digital scales.
There was also a large amount of cash and two cash deposit receipts dated for Feb. 9, totaling $1,500.
Final suspect in kidnapping and robbery cases read formal charges
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The third of three adults suspected of being involved with the kidnapping, robbery and burglaries in the city has now been read the formal charges against him.
Nineteen-year-old Dakota Andersen, much like the other two, faces serious time in prison if he’s convicted of the charges. The first count alone, aggravated kidnapping, has a maximum sentence of over 50 years in prison. Other charges include two counts of aggravated robbery, one count of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated burglary.
In court, he had no comment other than to say he understood the charges. Bond is set at $370,000.
Andersen, 19-year-old Jordan Leffel, 20-year-old Frederick Lemens and 17-year-old Brendan Jones are suspects for the three crimes, including the robbery of the Family Affair business located at 1515 E. 4th and home invasions at 3601 Rockwood Dr. and 3415 N. Waldron. The crimes occurred on April 6, May 4 and May 14.
The case against Andersen now moves to a waiver-status docket.