A Liberty man is behind bars following a narcotics investigation late Friday night.

Deputy Jacob Atwood with the Casey County Sheriff’s Office says a tip led authorities to the home of 47-year-old Brandon V. Phillippe on Riverview Drive. Phillippe, who is on probation, was met by Probation Officer Adam Wilson and several law enforcement officers during a home visit.

Authorities say Phillippe had just come from the basement when a black handgun case containing nearly $9,700 in cash was found above the stairwell. Phillippe claimed the money belonged to his mother—who later denied it.

A search of the home uncovered alcohol, a glass pipe, and a large stash of drugs and paraphernalia in the basement, including suspected meth, marijuana, suboxone, digital scales, small baggies, and three handguns. Officers also found individually packaged narcotics and a vacuum sealer, consistent with trafficking.

Phillippe was arrested and lodged in the Casey County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including trafficking meth and marijuana—both second offenses—trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.