HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 43-year-old Hutchinson man arrested back on Nov. 12 was before a judge Wednesday for the formal reading of charges.

Bryon McCoy is now charged with aggravated battery and aggravated assault, both with a deadly weapon, possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

The case started with law enforcement being called to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where a man reported being pistol-whipped by another man while he was at a residence near Fun Valley. He had a swollen cheek after he stated that he had been hit in the face with a black and silver handgun. He was leaving after attempting to sell some tools to McCoy. McCoy apparently had a female with him. The victim claimed she was making sexual advances toward him and McCoy intervened. But in court, McCoy said it was the victim who was making the advances toward the female in what he described as a possible rape on his property.

The arrest led to a search of his residence, where officers reportedly found the methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

McCoy’s bond remains at $21,000. Judge Trish Rose denied his request for a bond reduction. His case now moves to a waiver-status docket.