At about 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, a Motor Carrier Officer from the MSP St. Ignace Post observed a semi-truck, hauling a trailer, that speeding and operating in a hazardous manner, according to a news release.

After making the traffic stop, authorities determined the driver had an active warrant for his arrest and took him into custody without incident.

A subsequent investigation revealed the driver had multiple illegal weapons and did not have a concealed pistol license, or CPL.

Items seized included:

A semi-truck driver, identified as 54-year-old Eric Koroscik of Kingwood, Texas, was arrested in Mackinac County on illegal weapons and other charges after Michigan State Police made a traffic stop on the Mackinac Bridge. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police)

– Fifteen double-edged knives, including three equipped with brass knuckle handles;

– Two throwing stars, each with four double-edged sides;

– Two additional sets of brass knuckles, including one spiked set;

– Five loaded pistols;

– One loaded rifle;

– One shotgun; and

– One large double-edged sword with a 32-inch blade.

Authorities also found the driver had two open containers of alcohol.

Further inspection of the commercial vehicle indicated the driver appeared to have falsified his electronic logging device records, according to the news release.

The driver, 54-year-old Eric Koroscik of Kingwood, Texas, was taken to the Mackinac County Jail. Koroscik was arraigned Thursday in the 92nd District Court in Mackinac County on one count of carrying a concealed weapon. He was issued a personal recognizance bond.

According to the news release, additional charges are being sought for other applicable violations. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 10.

MSP was assisted by the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Ignace Police Department.

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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.