A Somerset man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Casey County shortly after midnight Tuesday.
According to the arrest citation, Casey County sheriff’s deputies stopped 30-year-old James Cox on Kentucky 70 West near the Taylor County line for an inadequate muffler.
Deputies Tyler Luttrell and Jamie Smallwood reportedly discovered methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a handgun during the roadside investigation.
Cox was charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also cited for an inadequate muffler and failure to wear a seat belt.
Cox was lodged in the Casey County Detention Center.