SALINE COUNTY – A Kansas man and woman face federal drug and gun charges after indictment on Wednesday by a grand jury, according to a media release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Jason P. Briscoe, 39, and Jamie L. Husley, 38, both of Salina, are charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm following a felony conviction, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm with serial number removed.

The crimes are alleged to have occurred Nov. 18, 2016, in the Saline County community of Smolan.

Upon conviction the crimes carry the following penalties:
Count one: Up to life in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
Count two: Up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.
Count three: Up to 20 years and a fine up to $250,000.
Count four: Up to five years and a fine up to $250,000.