(KLZA)-- A Vermillion, Kansas woman is facing several charges following her arrest about 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening in Richardson County. 

Deputies conducted a motorist assist on Highway 8 and U.S. 75 Highway.

During the encounter deputies established that 39-year-old Lindsay Arent was under the influence of alcohol.  Arent allegedly began to assault a deputy and resisted arrest.  After deputies took control of the situation, a probable cause search was initiated.  During the search deputies located open containers of alcohol, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine. 

Arent was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol,  pretest refusal;  post chemical test refusal,  resisting arrest,  assault on an officer,  obstructing a peace officer and  possession of methamphetamine.