HUTCHINSON – A Kansas man was taken to jail on Wednesday after police responded to a grocery store after report of a person shoplifting.

When police made contact with William Meyers III, 27, Hutchinson, they discovered that he had what they believe was in possession of a distribution amount of marijuana as well as methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia.

He is alleged to have stolen a bottle of water from the store.

When police attempted to arrest him for shoplifting he allegedly tried to run from officers, but was quickly apprehended.

He then pulled a black case from his pants and threw it.

Inside the bag, officers reported they found five small baggies of suspected marijuana, as well as another bag they believe was methamphetamine.

Myers is being on suspicion of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony interference with law enforcement and a misdemeanor count of theft.

In court Thursday, Myers alleges that officers used unreasonable force when they apprehended him.

His bond is set at $12,500.