Claiborne County Man Throws ‘Large Amount’ of Meth Out of Car During Chase
Claiborne County Sheriff's Office

Claiborne County Man Throws ‘Large Amount’ of Meth Out of Car During Chase

Posted on June 4, 2025

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

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