SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson woman who overdosed and was hospitalized has now been formally charged with several drug related counts.
Cherie Baker is charged with possession of oxycodone, meth, fentanyl and cocaine all with intent to distribute. She is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges carry a sentence of between 1 and 12 years in prison if convicted.
Baker was arrested after she apparently overdosed the night of March 31st. She was being driven by private vehicle from her South Hutchinson residence when her condition worsened. The driver stopped the car at a local business and called 911. Baker was transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment. A search of her home turned up the drugs and paraphernalia.
Formal charges were then filed and Baker was taken into custody. She is being held on a bond of $100,000.
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