A traffic stop early this (Wednesday) morning in Montgomery County resulted in a man’s arrest on drug and other charges. Sheriff’s officials say 57-year old John Richard Mullenix, of Red Oak, faces charges that include Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medications, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, carrying weapons and OWI/drugged – 1st offense.

His arrest followed a traffic stop for speeding just before 2-a.m. in the 2100 block of Highway 34. Mullenix was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by the Montgomery County K9 unit and Red Oak Police.