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An Ages man is facing multiple charges, including DUI and possession of a hydrocodone, after police allegedly found him in possession of the drug following a traffic stop.

Curtis Pace Jr., 56, of Evarts, was arrested by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on Friday.

According to a news release, a Harlan County Sheriff’s deputy performed a traffic stop on KY 38 at approximately 1 a.m. The deputy made contact with Pace, who was the driver of the vehicle. Maas determined Pace was impaired. A search incident to arrest located suspected controlled substances.

Pace was charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone), operating a motor vehicle under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. He was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.