Fortner Faces 3 Charges Including Possession of marijuana

State of Kansas vs. Steven Mitchel Fortner is accused of 3 charges in a case filed July 9, 2026 in Saline County District Court, according to court records.

Prosecutors listed 3 charges, including Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions, Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, and Driving while a habitual violator; 3rd or subsequent conviction.

Charges listed in court records

• Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions — Felony Drug 5 (FED5); 21.5706.b3.c3.C; Offense date: 07/07/2026
• Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 21.5709.b.2.e3; Offense date: 07/07/2026
• Driving while a habitual violator; 3rd or subsequent conviction — Misdemeanor Class A Nonperson (MDAN); 08.0287.3; Offense date: 07/07/2026

The charges were filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Court records list the case number as SA-2026-CR-000435.

Court records show a birth year of 1986, which would make the defendant about 40.

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