Liberty man arrested after meeting Deputy on the wrong side of the road.

Around 2:30pm Friday, Casey County Deputy Tyler Luttrell was traveling on Wilson Ridge Road when he met a 2007 Chevy Malibu on his side of the road. He turned around and stopped the car. The driver was identified as Troy E. Curry, 43, of Liberty. Constable Ralph Mondie arrived on the scene to assist.

Troy stated he did not have his ID on him, and dispatch confirmed he was driving with a suspended license and had two active warrants. Deputy Luttrell noticed signs of possible impairment and asked Troy when he last used any substances. Troy admitted to using meth a few days ago. After failing field sobriety tests, Troy was placed under arrest and transported to the Casey County Jail.
He is charged with Reckless Driving, DUI-Controlled Substance (2nd offense), and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License.