PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Phelps man was arrested Saturday night after deputies said they found suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a DUI safety checkpoint stop in Pike County.

According to court documents, Michael Blankenship was stopped around 9:35 p.m. on June 13th while riding a four-wheeler through a checkpoint in Freeburn.

Deputies said Blankenship’s license was suspended for previous DUI offenses. They also reported signs of impairment and said he later admitted to drinking alcohol.

During the investigation, deputies said they found burnt tin foil, unused needles, a fentanyl testing kit and a substance believed to be fentanyl. Deputies also said Blankenship later told them he had suspected methamphetamine in his sock.

Blankenship was charged with DUI, driving on a DUI-suspended license, first-degree possession of a controlled substance for fentanyl and methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.