HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Convenience store owner was bound over for trial, accused of selling items he believed were stolen from Dillons and being in possession of K-2.

Chris Patel is charged with possession of K-2 with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a school, no drug tax stamp, and possession of stolen property. His arraignment is set for Feb. 2. Police say Patel, the owner of the Zip Trip located at 200 E. Ave. A, was purchasing what he believed to be stolen goods from a member of Kroger’s organized retail crime unit. The stolen goods included cases of Red Bull energy drinks, Tide laundry detergent and cigarettes.

Testimony from witnesses Wednesday afternoon showed that Patel made numerous purchases, then stored the items in another building. The items were secretly marked and eventually showed up in Patel’s store. A search warrant of Patel’s home turned up more items as well as 45 bags of K-2.

Patel remains free on bond.