DATE & TIME: Friday October 11, 2024
LOCATION: 7thand Irving St.; Beatrice
OFFENSE:Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver 28-139 grams of methamphetamine
CASE #:2024-5053
DETAILS:
The Gage County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into Troy Peirce, age 39 of Beatrice, being involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. On 10/10/24 an arrest warrant was issued for Peirce to be arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver 28-139 grams of meth. On 10/11/24 deputies and Beatrice Police Officers worked together to arrest Peirce. A Beatrice Police Officer attempted to contact Peirce in a vehicle near 7thand Irving St. in Beatrice. Peirce fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued. During the foot pursuit Peirce was observed to discard an item from his pocket. Peirce was taken into custody a short time later near 8thand Jackson St. The BPD Officer walked along the path of the foot pursuit and located a small plastic baggie of a white crystal substance in the area where Peirce was observed to discard an item. Peirce was lodged in jail and is facing additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Evidence, and Obstructing a Peace Officer.