HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 44-year-old Hutchinson man with a case already pending against him was back before a judge Monday morning after his arrest last Friday on new drug charges.
Richard Manion was arrested by police after an officer recognized him and new he had warrants. The officer began to follow him and after noticing some traffic infractions made stopped his vehicle. Manion was unable to provide any drivers license or proof of insurance, so the officer ordered him from the vehicle and saw a grinder in the door of the vehicle.
That led to a search of the vehicle and they allegedly discovered around 29 grams of methamphetamine as well as some prescription pills. They also did a search of a local motel room and allegedly found more items consistent with drug distribution including a large amount of cash, just under $4,000.
In his other case, Manion is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, no drug tax stamp and personal use drug paraphernalia.
He was arrested in that case along with 35-year-old Aubrey Ramsey. She’s charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of hydrocodone, possession of marijuana with a prior conviction and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Law Enforcement served a search warrant on a home in the 200 block of West 11th on Feb. 18, and allegedly found 13 prepackaged baggies with a crystal substance suspected as being methamphetamine, one sandwich bag with a crystal substance, numerous new baggies, several new syringes and scale weights. Total weight of the drugs was around 136 grams.
In court, Judge Joe McCarville noted that Manion may also be facing federal charges, but didn’t elaborate.
He does have numerous convictions, including unlawful manufacturing, several convictions for identity theft, theft, forgery, drug sales and burglary.
His bonds now total $503,500, in part because of the potential federal charges.