HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The two area residents arrested on drug-related charges after a control buy were back before a judge Monday.

Twenty-nine-year-old Christa Redd faces charges in two cases. One is for the sale of meth and unlawful use of a cell phone when she apparently used a phone to arrange a drug buy. The drugs were allegedly sold to a Reno County Drug Unit Officer. The pick up occurred in the 600 block of Brookside and allegedly a half ounce of meth was exchanged for $550. She denies that she used a cell phone.

That incident led to a search of the residence where they allegedly found 6.2 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, a handgun and over $1,500 in cash. $550 of that money was from the controlled buy. She claims that she only sold drugs because she was told to by the co-defendant, 26-year-old Kerry Potter.

Both are charged with possession of meth with intent to sell, conspiracy to sell meth, possession of drug paraphernalia for intent to distribute and possession of marijuana. Potter is also charged with criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Potter had served time in prison for DUI, driving while suspended, flee and elude and possession of drugs for a case going back to 2011. He was released back in August of 2014.

Both of their cases now move to a waiver-status docket.