Update: Charge Dismissed in Coats Criminal Case

Paul William Coats has a new court-record update in Saline County District Court case SA-2026-CR-000174, according to Kansas District Court case records.

Latest court-record update

• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Dismissal — Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions 3/17/2026 (FED5) 21.5706.b3.c3.C (20818)
• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Guilty Plea — Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant 3/17/2026 (FED5) 21.5706.a.c.1 (20787)
• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Dismissal — Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body 3/17/2026 (MDBN) 21.5709.b.2.e3 (17002)
• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Dismissal — Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body 3/17/2026 (MDBN) 21.5709.b.2.e3 (17002)
• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Dismissal — Possession of depressant 3/17/2026 (MDAN) 21.5706.b1.c2.A (20791)
• Disposition on June 22, 2026: Dismissal — One-way glass or sun screen device; Excessive tint over 35% 3/17/2026 (MDUN) 08.1749a.a.3.h (20545)
• Plea on June 22, 2026: Nolo Contendere — Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant 3/17/2026 (FED5) 21.5706.a.c.1 (20787)

Salina311 previously reported on this case in story #9855, “Coats Faces 6 Charges Including Possession of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions.” This update reflects later entries in the court record.

Court records can change as cases proceed. Charges are allegations unless a conviction or guilty disposition is entered by the court.