HOISINGTON – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a suspect on drug and weapons charges

Just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, officers with the Hoisington Police Department and Barton County Sheriff’s Office responded to 467 West 9th Street in reference to a male subject identified as Al Pierce, 61, who was threatening to kill his wife as well as harm law enforcement if they responded, according to a media release.

Information given prior to law enforcement’s arrival was there were firearms in the residence.

Upon arrival officers contacted Pierce briefly at the front door before he went back inside. Pierce later exited out of the rear of the residence and began walking south on Clay Street where he was taken into custody.

A search of the residence was later conducted where narcotics, stolen property and firearms were recovered.

Pierce was booked into the Barton County Jail on the following charges in lieu of $300,000.00 bond:

1. Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1000’ of a school
2. Possession of a Controlled Substance
3. Felony Possession of Marijuana
4. Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
5. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
6. Criminal Use of a Weapon
7. Criminal Possession of a Weapon
8. Criminal Possession of a Weapon
9. Criminal Threat
10. Felony Interference with Law Enforcement
11. Theft