PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — A man being arrested for DUI found himself facing more trouble, after he allegedly assaulted a police officer in an attempt to get away.

Thomas Starks, 36, of Louisville, had been pulled over after a Prestonsburg police officer noticed him having trouble keeping his car on the road. After the officer noticed signs consistent with intoxication, he tried to arrest him for DUI.

But as the officer tried to handcuff him, Starks allegedly elbowed him in the face and took off running. He was arrested shortly thereafter.

A police dog also discovered meth inside the car.

Starks was arrested and charged with DUI, assaulting an officer, fleeing police, meth possession and numerous other charges.