PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Floyd County man is facing methamphetamine trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Prestonsburg.

According to an arrest citation, Floyd County deputies stopped a 2019 Nissan Altima on May 26 after recognizing the driver as 22-year-old Damon Jewell of Dwale and confirming his driver’s license was suspended.

Deputies reported that Jewell appeared nervous during the stop. A K9 unit was called to the scene, and the dog alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.

During a search, deputies said they found a bag containing a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The substance was marked as weighing approximately one-half ounce.

Deputies also reported finding a loaded Smith & Wesson handgun inside the vehicle.

According to the citation, Jewell denied ownership of the suspected methamphetamine but told deputies the firearm belonged to him.

Jewell was arrested and taken to the Floyd County Detention Center. He is charged with first-degree enhanced trafficking in a controlled substance involving methamphetamine and driving on a suspended license.