HUTCHINSON -Two Hutchinson Community College students were arrested Tuesday on drug distribution charges.

Raashid Jamal Arnold, 19 and Jaleen Cook, 21 were arrested for suspicion of distribution of marijuana within a thousand feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute and no drug tax stamp.

Police were apparently told that Arnold was selling drugs out his vehicle in one of the parking lots at the college.

That led to a search of his dorm room where they allegedly found drugs and paraphernalia.

Police later located him and he gave consent to search his vehicle.

They again found drugs as well as a magazine to an assault rifle.

He informed them that this belonged to a friend, Jaleen Cook.

His car was parked next to Arnold’s and they allegedly found drugs, shotgun shells and an assault rifle in that vehicle.

They are being held in the Reno County Correctional Facility where Cook was able to post bond. Arnold is being held on a bond of $13,500.

He appeared via video from the jail where he asked for a reduction of bond. Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen denied the request.
He’ll be back in court on April 27.
Cook will make an initial court appearance sometime next week.