HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old woman who entered pleas to drug charges earlier this year now faces more serious charges.

The state has filed two new cases against Francesca Wharton.

The latest case charges two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. One occurred May 27 and the other on Aug. 19. She’s also charged with distribution of morphine on May 27. On both dates, she is charged with using a cellphone to make arrangements for the drug transactions.

The second case alleges distribution of meth and arranging the drug transaction using a cellphone on Aug. 12.

Her bonds total $160,000. Wharton will be back in court Oct. 16.