NORWICH — On Friday March 4, the Norwich City Police Department received a suspicious person call, after an alleged individual entered into a random home on Silver Street in the City of Norwich.

Upon further investigation, the Norwich Police Officers located, and took Anthony J. Pierce into custody.

The Norwich Police Department arrested Anthony Joseph Pierce, age 32, of Norwich, on the following NYS Penal Law charges: third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class B felony; Resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor; Public appearance under the influence of a narcotic drug; and disorderly conduct.

“During the course of this arrest, Anthony refused to comply with the uniformed police officers, and a foot pursuit began. Anthony was eventually taken into custody and was found to be in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine and U.S. currency,” reported Detective Sergeant Reuben Roach.

“We have seen a large spike where individuals are entering random homes when they are under the influence of methamphetamine. We encourage all Norwich residents to keep their doors locked, even when they are home, and to immediately report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods to the police department,” states Detective Roach.

Anthony was arraigned at Norwich City Court and held on no bail, to return at a later date. The investigation is continuing and further charges may be added at a later time.

-From the City of Norwich Police Department