By CBS13 Staff
AMADOR COUNTY (CBS13) — Friday Night, a man was arrested for weapons and drug possession, said the Amador County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy was patrolling the area of Pioneer Creek Road in Pioneer when he spotted a car with an expired registration.
READ MORE: 4 Farm Workers Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Yolo CountyAfter pulling the man over, the deputy found a loaded handgun which was later determined to be stolen.
READ MORE: Man, 40, Dies After Shooting In Riverbank Applebee’s Parking LotAdditionally, methamphetamine and hypodermic needles were found in the truck.
MORE NEWS: Gary Loesch, Who Worked As Sacramento's Fire Chief, Is No Longer A City EmployeeThe driver has been identified as 49-year-old John Westfall III of West Point and was arrested and booked for various firearm and drug-related violations.