The preliminary hearing for two men arrested back on May 5 on drug distribution charges is scheduled once again for Thursday in front of Judge Joe McCarville.

24-year-old Rayland Brown of Hutchinson and 21-year-old Dwayne Lewis of Wichita are charged with possession of crack cocaine and marijuana, both with intent to to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to package. Lewis was also arrested for driving while suspended, allegedly an habitual violator.

The case starts just after 5 p-m, that Sunday when a Hutchinson Police Officer made a traffic stop in the 500 block of East 1st. That led to the discovery of crack cocaine and marijuana, both allegedly in a distribution amount.

Both men are under supervision here in Reno County for previous drug cases.

Brown has convictions for sale of drugs, being in possession of a precursor for the manufacture of meth, possession of opiates and no drug tax stamp.

Lewis is also under supervision for the sale of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and no tax stamp.
The hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon, however as always, hearings are subject to last minute continuances.