Ballard stop nets two meth arrests

A traffic stop in Ballard County early Monday morning ended in two drug arrests.

Deputies stopped the vehicle on Fort Jefferson Hill, and a search allegedly uncovered methamphetamine.

The driver, Anthony Hollowell, was reportedly also found to be driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance, and officers said he had violated his conditions of release.

Hollowell and the passenger, Lora Penn, were both charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Hollowell was additionally charged with DUI, violations of conditions of release, careless driving, and traffic offenses.

They were taken to the Ballard County jail.