Nevada Missouri man arrested on drug charges

Jeremy Lee Pyle

The Nevada Police report that they have concluded an investigation resulting in a drug arrest. On June 10th, an off duty Nevada Police officer located a subject known to be wanted on a felony warrant, in the 400 block on N. Osage. The officer established surveillance and notified on duty personnel.

On duty police arrived on the scene, made contact and executed the arrest warrant. At the time of the arrest, the suspect was in possession of suspected methamphetamine, illegal mushrooms and marijuana.

The subject was arrested on drug charges and a felony fugitive warrant for Receiving Stolen Property. He was then transported to the Vernon County Jail.

Taken into custody was a 36 year old Nevada resident, identified as Jeremy Lee Pyle. Additional arrest warrants are expected.

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