HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 32-year-old Wichita man who was listed as an absconder from parole at the time of his arrest on drug distribution charges in 2017 waived his preliminary hearing and entered a plea.

Daniel Balderes was charged with distribution of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, but entered a plea to possession of etizolam with intent to sell and possession of marijuana.

The arrest came as he 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, the depressant drug, scales, baggies and $190 in cash.

He also has a serious case pending in Sedgwick County where he’s charged with aggravated kidnapping, according to Deputy District Attorney Tom Stanton. That could be a factor when he is sentenced.

Reno County District Judge Joe McCarville set sentencing for Oct. 10.