A routine welfare check led to drug charges last week.

On Friday, April 19th, at 3 pm, Casey County Deputy Tyler Luttrell, Sheriff Chad Weddle, and Special Deputy Robin Lynn arrived at a residence in the Bethelridge community to check on Tommy Elliot. They were greeted by Nathan G. Morgan, who allowed them to enter.

Inside, Sheriff Weddle explained they were following up on calls of possible drug activity and gained permission to search the home. Officers discovered a credit card with a white crystal-like substance and other drug paraphernalia in Nathan's room. Upon questioning, Nathan admitted to potential methamphetamine use. He was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

45-year-old Nathan Morgan was lodged in the Casey County Jail.