WICHITA, Kan. — Ray Anthony Williams, 28, (top left) and Alphonso Toney, 23, (top right) both of Hutchinson are charged in federal court with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. In addition, Williams is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following a felony conviction, and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The crimes are alleged to have occurred Feb. 16, here in Hutchinson.

The case started with the first search warrant being served on Toney’s residence at 116 East 10th. Inside the residence, according to detectives, was a Taurus 45-caliber handgun with a loaded magazine, a digital scale, owe sheets, new baggies and a sandwich bag containing a crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. It weighed around 43 grams.

Williams was taken into custody and they allegedly found a sentry safe key on his person as well as $1,497 in cash. Toney was taken into custody over the same amount of methamphetamine found in the residence.

The second search warrant was served at 1315 East 4th, Room 204. This room was rented by Williams and there was the sentry safe inside containing a one gallon zip-close bag that contained more methamphetamine, about 134 grams, a tin can with ammunition for a 45-caliber handgun, money grams, digital scale and packaging materials. Williams is reportedly from Texas and has warrants for his criminal case there.

If convicted for possession with intent to distribute meth, they both face not less than five years and not more than 40 years in federal prison, and a fine up to $5 million.

Williams, if convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, could face the maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000. For unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, the penalty is not less than five years and not more than life and a fine up to $250,000.