A New Tazewell man is facing several charges after throwing a bag of methamphetamine out of a car during a chase.
A Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office detective saw a car being driven by 49-year-old Robert Reece speeding in the area of Highway 33 and Lone Mountain Road and tried to pull him over.
Reece instead sped away and threw a bag containing a “large amount” of meth out of the window during the chase which ended on New Hope Road.
Reece was arrested and a large amount of money in addition to the meth was found in his car.
CCSO says Reece has been charged with the following:
- Possession of methamphetamine for sale and delivery
- Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance for sale and delivery
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Evading arrest
- Speeding
- Misuse of vehicle registration
