California man charged with hauling horse tranquilizer in La Salle County allegedly cut ankle bracelet

A California man charged with hauling 11 pounds of horse tranquilizer – and admitting so to police – now is accused of cutting his ankle bracelet and is considered a fugitive.

Teren A. Overbeck, 34, of Los Angeles, was scheduled to appear Wednesday in La Salle County Circuit Court on a forfeiture proceeding. Prosecutors are seeking to seize assets from Overbeck’s April 4 traffic stop, which include more than $5,000 in cash.

When the forfeiture case was called, however, Overbeck was a no-show. First Assistant La Salle County State’s Attorney Jason Goode said in open court that Overbeck, who had been released on home monitoring, cut off his ankle bracelet.

A warrant was issued for Overbeck’s arrest. Once he’s apprehended, prosecutors will seek to keep him in the La Salle County Jail pending trial.

Overbeck’s no-show was consistent with an unapologetic statement he reportedly gave after La Salle County sheriff’s deputies seized 5 kilograms of ketamine, along with cannabis oil and the cash. The seizure took place at 12:40 a.m. April 4 at 1351 May Road, Peru, the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said.

According to open-court statements, Overbeck sat for a police interview and admitted to transporting the contraband.

“This is how I pay my bills,” Overbeck told police. “Everyone has to eat.”

If convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class X felony, Overbeck faces six to 30 years in prison with no possibility of probation.