State charges dismissed on former Cape city councilman

CAPE COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – Former Cape Girardeau City Councilmen Rhett Pierce is no longer facing charges in state court.

Peirce was originally facing federal drug charges in both state and federal courts but now only faces charges in federal court.

According to the Cape Girardeau County’s Prosecuting Office it isn’t unusual for them to dismiss charges when a case is picked up by federal court as you can’t be charged for the same thing twice.  Pierce was facing the same charges in state and federal courts.

Pierce still faces charges in federal court of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and unlawful use of a firearm.

According to documents Pierce was released on bond with the condition he hand over his passport.

A court pretrial deadline is set for December 5, 2024.