On August 1, two Minden police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Cline Street in response to an intoxicated individual refusing to leave the property. The officers arrived on the scene and observed a man, later identified as Calvin McEachern, 50, walking away from the residence. The officers activated their overhead lights and initiated contact with him.
McEachern appeared intoxicated, holding an empty Busch Light beer can. During the conversation, it was revealed that he was involved in a romantic relationship with the resident at that address. McEachern began placing his hands in his pockets, prompting one of the officers to instruct him to place his hands on the hood of the patrol unit for a frisk. Despite multiple orders to keep his hands on the hood, McEachern continued reaching toward his pockets before eventually complying.
The officer noticed McEachern’s right hand was clenched in a fist while his left hand was flat on the hood. Upon ordering McEachern to flatten his hands, the officer observed an object reflecting light. The officer retrieved a plastic bag from McEachern’s hand, which contained multiple narcotics.
McEachern was immediately placed in handcuffs and advised of his Miranda rights. During a search, the officer found another bag containing methamphetamine and a needle syringe.
McEachern was transported to the Minden Police Department for booking and later transferred to BDCC. The narcotics were identified as 1 gram of methamphetamine, 2 amphetamine pills, 1 buprenorphine hydrochloride pill, 1.5 alprazolam pills, and 1.5 grams of natural marijuana.
McEachern faces charges of possession of a Schedule I (marijuana), possession of a Schedule II (methamphetamine), possession of a Schedule II (amphetamine), possession of a Schedule III (buprenorphine hydrochloride), possession of a Schedule IV (alprazolam), possession of drug paraphernalia, and disturbing the peace/intoxication.