Johnson Faces 4 Charges Including Possession of opiate

State of Kansas vs. Derek Michael Johnson is accused of 4 charges in a case filed July 7, 2026 in Saline County District Court, according to court records.

Prosecutors listed 4 charges, including Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance, and 2 additional charges.

Charges listed in court records

• Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant — Felony Drug 5 (FED5); 21.5706.a.c.1; Offense date: 07/06/2026
• Taxation; Drugs; No drug tax stamp for marijuana or cont substance — Felony Level 10 Nonperson (FE10N); 79.5204; Offense date: 07/06/2026
• Possession of marijuana — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 21.5706.b3.c3.A; Offense date: 07/06/2026
• Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 21.5709.b.2.e3; Offense date: 07/06/2026

The charges were filed by the Salina Police Department.

Court records list the case number as SA-2026-CR-000432.

Court records show a birth year of 1995, which would make the defendant about 31.

Formal charges are allegations, not convictions. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.