A 28-year-old Hutchinson man on corrections for drug cases going back to 2008 and 2011, finds himself in more trouble.
Benito Montalbo faces charges of possession of morphine, possession of marijuana with a prior conviction, possession of a controlled substance with a prior conviction, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.
Montalbo was stopped by a Reno County Sheriff Deputy back on January 21, at 6th & Porter when the deputy apparently knew his driver’s license was suspended. Allegedly on his person was a small plastic bag of synthetic marijuana or K-2. On the console of his vehicle was a small amount of marijuana, morphine pills, and zig-zag rolling papers.
He was taken to jail, but was able to bond out. He made an appearance in court Tuesday where Magistrate Judge Randy McEwen read the formal complaint.
Montalbo will be back in court on the latest charges in the near future.