(KNZA)--An early Monday morning Brown County traffic stop led to the arrest of a Falls City man on drug charges.

According to a report from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, a deputy initiated a traffic stop in the vicinity of 250th and Kestrel Roads around 12:20.

Upon contact with the driver, identified as 50-year-old James Scarberry, it was discovered his drivers license was  suspended.

Merchant said about 28 grams of methamphetamine was taken into evidence.

Scarberry was arrested on charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and distribution of meth, along with driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked.