An investigation that began with a traffic stop Sunday night in Madisonville ended with two people arrested on drug charges.
Madisonville police stopped 35-year old William Ruckert of Madisonville just before 11 p.m. on North Kentucky Avenue for having expired tags and further investigation determined him to be under the influence, according to a news release.
A search determined him to allegedly be in possession of methamphetamine on his person and police determined he had just left his home.
A search warrant was obtained for his residence on Hall Street and officers say they located more meth and marijuana.
Police observed a pickup in front of the home and made contact with the owner, 30-year old Clayton Eaton of Earlington, who gave consent to search the vehicle.
Police say they found a half a pound of meth, two and a half ounces of cocaine, marijuana and synthetic marijuana. Digital scales, empty plastic baggies and a defaced gun were also located in the truck, according to the news release.
Eaton was arrested and charged with trafficking meth, cocaine, marijuana and synthetic drugs and possession of a defaced firearm.
Ruckert is charged with DUI, possession of meth and marijuana and driving with expired tags.
