HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 29-year-old man who was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday in two distribution cases can now add a third.

The state filed the new case against Kirk Surdi accusing him of the sale of methamphetamine within a thousand feet of a school and using a cell phone to make the transaction. That was on Nov. 28, 2018.

The other two cases occurred around the same time, including Nov. 26 where he faces the same two charges of selling methamphetamine within a thousand feet of a school and using a cell phone for the transaction.

The third case includes charges of methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia used to package the drugs. This case also occurred on Nov. 28, 2018.

He also faces a probation violation in a fourth case.

The state has offered a plea agreement in the cases, however, there was some indication that he may have made threats against his ex-wife. Reno County District Judge Joe McCarville Wednesday ordered a no-contact order while the state threatened to pull the plea offer if it happens again.

The preliminary hearing in the three cases was continued. Depending on whether he agrees to enter a plea, the hearing will be heard at a later date.

Surdi has prior convictions for indecent liberties, burglary and theft.