HUTCHINSON — A Kansas woman saw her bond increase after she made a first appearance on three serious charges.

Michala Cooprider, 20, Haven, faces potential charges of aggravated battery, aggravated intimidation of witness and aggravated burglary.

Police say on May 23, she entered a home in the 600 Block of East 7th Street in Hutchinson and battered a woman who was still in bed.

The victim had injuries so severe, she was taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment and had to have 15 staples put in for her wounds.

Police believe she was asked to beat the victim, Lacy Lomax, because of her allegedly being a snitch for telling on other individuals for other crimes.

After hearing arguments from the state, Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen raised Cooprider’s bond from $37,600 to $50,000.

A second person has been arrested in association with this case.

Joshua Bradbury faces the same charges but also is jailed for distribution of drugs, drug paraphernalia and no tax stamp.