WICHITA – A jury has convicted two Wichita men on charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine.

46-year-old Michael Biglow was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and five counts of using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking.

41-year-old James Black was convicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, five counts of using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking and four counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.

During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Biglow and Black participated in a drug trafficking organization that distributed cocaine in Wichita in 2007. Investigators intercepted phone calls in both men were involved in making drug deals. Biglow was recorded making drug deals on Sept. 10, Sept. 12, Sept. 13, Sept. 14, and Sept. 21, 2007. Black was recorded making drug deals Sept. 6, Sept. 11, Sept. 13, Sept. 14 and Sept. 17, 2007. In addition, Black was found in possession with intent to distribute cocaine on Sept. 6, Sept. 11, Sept. 13 and Sept. 17, 2007.

Sentencing is set for July 2, and the crimes carry these possible penalties.

For conspiracy, the penalty is not less than five years and not more than 40 years and a fine up to $2 million for Biglow; a maximum penalty of 20 years for Black.

For using a telephone in furtherance of drug trafficking, the maximum penalty of four years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.

And for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, the maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on each count.