The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday, said a Mills County man was arrested Wednesday on drug & weapon charges, following a traffic stop by the Fremont County K9 Unit, near the intersection of Highway 59 and Nishna Road, in Shenandoah.

Robert M. Justice (Fremont County S/O photo)

After deputies made contact with the driver of the vehicle, 40-year old Robert Matthew Justice, of Glenwood, they learned he was barred from driving, and subsequently was placed under arrest. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle and methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was discovered. Deputies also located a hatchet concealed between the front seats of the vehicle.

Justice was placed under arrest for: Driving While Barred, Habitual Violator; Possession of Methamphetamine 2nd Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Carrying Weapons. He was being held at the Fremont County Jail on $5,000 Cash/Surety bond