A routine traffic stop on Highway 114 early March 9th led to the arrest of Rhonda Johnson on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of methamphetamine. Summerville Police observed a red 1988 Ford Ranger traveling southbound on Highway 114 with a suspended registration. After initiating a traffic stop on Hartline Street, the deputy approached the vehicle and observed Johnson, the driver, displaying bloodshot eyes and exhibiting mumbled, confused speech. The passenger, identified as Joseph Bethea and the owner of the vehicle, was informed of the suspended registration. During questioning, Johnson initially claimed her driver’s license was stolen, but later admitted to possessing methamphetamine after being asked to empty her pockets. A subsequent search of her purse revealed modified straws containing a white crystalline substance also suspected to be methamphetamine. Field sobriety tests indicated impairment. Johnson reportedly displayed six out of six clues on the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test and struggled with the walk-and-turn and one-leg stand tests. Johnson also admitted to taking Valium the previous day. Based on these observations, the deputy placed Johnson under arrest for DUI drugs. She agreed to a blood draw, which was conducted by EMT Codie Tate, and subsequently transported to the Chattooga County jail. The suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were collected as evidence and secured. Bethea was not charged in the incident.