SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Magoffin County man is facing multiple charges after police say he nearly collided head-on with a patrol vehicle and later swallowed pills while in custody.

According to an arrest citation, the incident happened June 11 when officers attempted to stop a vehicle that allegedly crossed the center line while turning onto KY Rt. 7, forcing a cruiser to swerve to avoid a crash.

Police identified the driver as 72-year-old Billy Montgomery of Salyersville. Officers reported signs of impairment, including slurred speech, red and glossy eyes, poor motor skills and the odor of marijuana. Investigators said they recovered partially smoked marijuana cigarettes, a glass pipe and a prescription bottle containing a mixture of pills.

After Montgomery was arrested, police allege he reached into an evidence bag from the back of the cruiser, took the pill bottle and swallowed its contents. Officers later found the bottle empty and transported him to a hospital after he complained his heart was racing. A blood sample was obtained as part of the investigation.

Montgomery is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer, aggravated DUI, possession of marijuana, second-degree possession of a controlled substance, prescription controlled substance not in its proper container, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence.

Montgomery is currently lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.