Daykin Man Faces Charges in Jefferson and Gage Counties

Christopher D. Drees, 50, of Daykin, was scheduled to appear in Jefferson County Court for arraignment on Wednesday, June 8, but was unable to appear as he was in custody in another county.Drees was arrested when Beatrice Police Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Monday, June 8. As of press time, charges are not on file but Dress was arrested for second offense DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and resisting arrest.Drees has a prior DUI conviction in 2013.In Jefferson County, Drees is charged with third degree domestic assault. He has a prior assault conviction, which makes this a class 3A felony, punishable by up to three years in prison, 18 months of post-release supervision and a $10,000 fine. Dress is also charged with attempts of a class 3 or 3A felony, which is a class 4 felony punishable by two years in prison; and resisting arrest, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.On May 22 of this year, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Jefferson County Deputies responded to a report of an assault. According to the Arrest Affidavit, “Dress was very intoxicated.”Dress was arrested at the scene.The defendant was free on a $25,000 (10 percent) bond) when the incident in Gage County took place. There is an order of detention of the defendant pending based on violation of his bond. As of press time, Drees remains in custody in Gage County.Drees was previously convicted of domestic assault, along with possession of dextroamphetamine, on June 13, 2019.On July 14, 2021, Drees was convicted of domestic assault in Jefferson County. He was originally charged with obstructing a peace officer and third-degree domestic assault. In accordance with a plea agreement, the obstruction charge was dismissed and Drees pleaded Guilty to a reduced charge of domestic assault.

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