IVEL, Ky. (WMDJ) – A Floyd County couple is facing child neglect and drug charges after deputies discovered them high on drugs in a motel room.

Deputies were called to the Alpike Motel in Ivel to check on the welfare of a sick child allegedly being neglected by its parents who appeared to be intoxicated. 

Deputies discovered two syringes and a bag containing what appeared to be heroin along with the 7-year-old child in the room.

The parents, Megan Ball and Dustin Case, were both arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia.