A western Kentucky man faces meth and other drug charges after being arrested in Ohio County on Friday.

Kentucky State Police says trooper came into contact with 22-year-old Austin Poole of Powderly, Kentucky, in Beaver Dam. KSP says Poole was in possession of methamphetamine and several items of drug paraphernalia.

Poole was arrested and charged with first degree possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia buy/possess, and public intoxication. He is currently lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center.