SALINA – Law enforcement authorities arrested two Russell residents on drug charges Monday night.

Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski said a deputy pulled a 2003 Dodge Stratus over around 11 p.m. near the Interstate 135 junction with Interstate 70 after the driver kept changing lanes.

During the stop, the Sheriff’s K-9 indicated there might be drugs in the car.

A total of 5 small baggies of methamphetamine were found, along with empty baggies.

Justin Acheson, 38, and Sandra Ballentine, 38, both of Russell, were charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Acheson was also cited for traffic infractions, including driving with a suspended drivers license.

A second woman who was a passenger in the car was not arrested.