HUTCHINSON – A man and woman accused of growing100 or more marijuana plants made an appearance in Reno County Court on Thursday morning for the reading of charges.

John Galestine and Darla Conners are charged with the cultivation of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute a controlled substance for sale.

The alleged crimes occurred in Buhler between Jan. 30, and Feb. 3, 2014.

The first count against the two is a level one-drug felony with a sentencing range of between 11-years and 8-months to 17-years in prison.

In court, Judge Joe McCarville set bond for both at $5,000, even though Conners had to be brought back to Reno County from Pennsylvania.

The two are expected back in court on October 14.