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Suspected drug dealer may enter plea Wednesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 32-year-old Wichita man who was listed as an absconder from parole at the time of his arrest in 2017 is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday where he may enter a plea.

The arrest came as Daniel M. Balderes was traveling on U.S. 50. Once stopped, law enforcement officials discovered he had warrants from the Kansas Department of Corrections and Shawnee County.

A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of marijuana, scales, baggies and $190 in cash.

Charges include distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Balderes served time for a drug distribution case from 2012, but has other convictions from 2003 and 2006, all in Sedgwick County.

The hearing Wednesday is scheduled in front of Reno County District Judge Joe McCarville.

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