News Photo by Reagan Voetberg Defense Attorney Bill Pfeifer speaks to Defendant Troy Wardlaw during his arraignment in the 26th Circuit Court on Wednesday

ALPENA — Troy Wardlaw, 56, was arraigned in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena on Wednesday. Wardlaw is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver 50 to 450 grams of cocaine.

Judge Ed Black said he would enter a not guilty plea on Wardlaw’s behalf, which is a standard procedure at arraignments.

This is Wardlaw’s first hearing since his case was bound over from the 88th District Court on Dec. 2.

Currently there is no resolution to place on the record, Defense Attorney Bill Pfeifer said.

Wardlaw allegedly possessed 425 grams of crack cocaine and over $2,000 cash when he was arrested on Sept. 28. That amount is approximately one pound of cocaine.

Wardlaw was given a $50,000 cash or surety bond. If found guilty, Wardlaw could face imprisonment for not more than 20 years, a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.

Prosecuting Attorney Cynthia Muszynski said at his arraignment in the 88th District Court that Wardlaw has allegedly made a lot of money off the addicts in the community.

Wardlaw posted bond and was released from jail on Oct. 6. He has since successfully completed 60 days in an addiction treatment facility, Pfeifer said at Wednesday’s hearing. Wardlaw waived preliminary examination on Dec. 2 in the 88th District Court. His case was then bound over to the 26th Circuit Court.

Wardlaw’s next hearing will be at 9:30 on Feb. 17 in the 26th Circuit Court.