Drug Arrest After Chase

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A Newton man faces drug charges in Burke County after a chase.  Austin Michael Neece 24, was charged with felony possession of a firearm and felony possession of methamphetamine among many other charges.  Officers stopped Neece after a brief chase on Burkemont Rd.  He then fled on foot and was caught near the Foothills Correctional Institution.  K-9 officers recovered the drugs.  Neece was placed in the Burke County jail under no bond.  A court date is set for January 28th.