HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A 27-year-old Hutchinson man who was taken to jail on March 9 on drug charges was back in court Thursday for the reading of formal charges.

William Myers III was arrested for suspicion of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, however the state only charged him with possession of marijuana with a prior conviction. Other charges include possession of methamphetamine, and two misdemeanors including interference with law enforcement and theft.

It started when police responded to the Dillon’s on 5th on the report of a person shoplifting.

When police made contact with Myers, they discovered that he had what they believe was a distribution amount of marijuana on him as well as methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

He is alleged to have stolen a bottle of water from the store. They then attempted to arrest him for that and then allegedly tried to run from officers, but was quickly apprehended. He then pulled a black case from his pants and threw it. Inside, officers say they found five small baggies of suspected marijuana, as well as another bag they believe was methamphetamine.

He remains jailed on a bond of $12,500 and that case will now move to a waiver-status docket.