HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of two Wichita brothers accused of drug charges nearly a year ago now wants a new attorney.
Twenty-nine-year-old Gary Jontra and his 30-year-old brother James Jontra were both arrested for distribution of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and use of an electronic communications device to make a drug transaction.
The arrest came back on Nov. 20, 2014, at the Kwik Shop at 8 N. Main in South Hutchinson. A green Honda with three people inside arrived at that location and James Jontra, who was sitting in the rear passenger seat of his brother’s car, got into the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by a drug enforcement officer. He allegedly exchanged $1,360 for approximately one ounce of meth. He told officers that he sold the meth for a $100 profit.
Gary Jontra was driving the Honda and 911 Dispatch was able to confirm that he had two outstanding warrants. The phone used to make the drug transaction was found in the purse of Melissa Ray, who was a passenger in the vehicle.
His case is awaiting a jury trial. A hearing on motion seeking a new attorney is scheduled for Friday in front of Judge Tim Chambers, however as always, is subject to change.