A Danville couple were arrested in Liberty on Friday night after a traffic stop revealed marijuana and prescription pills in their vehicle.

Around 8 p.m., Casey County Deputy Austin Harris observed Patrick Cross, 37, driving a GMC Sierra erratically after pulling out of A&D Market. Noting his apparent nervousness, Harris ran the license plate, which returned a verification for proof of insurance, and initiated a stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, Harris detected the odor of burnt marijuana and noticed three children in the back seat.

Emily Cross, 32, admitted that she and Patrick had smoked marijuana earlier but claimed they did not do so while the children were present. When asked about his impairment level, Patrick stated he was “buzzed.” However, during a sobriety test, he was unable to follow instructions and exhibited signs of impairment.

A search of the vehicle led Officer Adam Hewett to a container in Emily’s purse containing marijuana and a baggie with three Oxycodone pills. Initially, Emily claimed Patrick had placed the pills there and that the bag originally contained four pills. Patrick later admitted to taking one earlier that morning.

Both were arrested and transported to the Casey County Jail following Patrick's blood test at the hospital. 

Both are charged with Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree (drug unspecified), Possession of Marijuana, & Drug Paraphernalia, Wanton Endangerment-2nd Degree, & Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Proper Container. 

Patrick was additionally charged with DUI (Aggravated Circumstance), & No Insurance.