A Casey County couple were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop around 10 PM on Saturday night.

Deputy Austin Harris of the Casey County Sheriff's Office observed a 2002 Ford F150 pickup, driven by Gary Schubert, 56 of Liberty, driving erratically on W KY 70, swerving into the opposite lane and traveling in the middle of the road. After a one-mile pursuit, the truck stopped at a house.

Schubert claimed his erratic driving was due to his truck's mechanical issues. He admitted to having no insurance or registration and did not possess a valid driver's license. Schubert exhibited signs of impairment, and consented to a vehicle search, during which deputies found a baggie of suspected methamphetamine.

Schubert admitted to having meth in his system, stating he had used it that morning. His passenger, Melissa Popplewell, age 43, also of Liberty, was also arrested after admitting ownership of the container of meth, but denying recent meth use.

Schubert faces charges of Driving on a DUI Suspended License, Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree (2nd Offense), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI-Controlled Substance-3rd Offense, No Insurance, Reckless Driving, and No Registration Plates/Receipt. Popplewell was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine-1st Degree/2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both were transported to the Casey County Jail.