HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Four people were arrested just after 8 p.m. Sunday on drug-related charges. Police had gotten reports of drug activity in the 800 block of East 3rd. They responded and made contact with 30-year-old Joshua Stucky. He gave audible and written consent to search the premises where they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in what they say was a seller’s quantity.
Also arrested was 38-year-old Stephanie Ridley. She and Stucky are both charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute and personal use drug paraphernalia.
Twenty-three-year-old Jose Padilla Parra was jailed for possession of methamphetamine, interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia and 35-year-old Nathan D. Newton was arrested for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Newton is free on bond while the other three remain jailed. They made a first appearance in court Monday morning and were told of the potential charges.
The three jailed will be back in court next Monday for the reading of any formal charges, while Newton should make an appearance in court later in the week.