Suspect faces charges in three counties.
Johnny B. Mathews, 36, Stevens Point, is charged in Waupaca County with felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana and misdemeanor bail jumping.
On Jan. 10, State Trooper Kendi Linjer pulled over a vehicle that was eastbound on U.S. Highway 10 near County Trunk U in rural Weyauwega.
According to the criminal complaint, the vehicle was missing its front license plate.
Linjer reported the driver, identified as Mathews, seemed nervous.
He handed paperwork and a license plate to her and said he was going to get his car registered.
Mathews said he was driving to Milwaukee from Wausau.
Linjer asked about the aroma of marijuana she noticed, and Mathews denied having any pot in the car.
Linjer conducted a search of the vehicle and reported finding an ashtray with what smelled like pot ashes.
She also found a 9mm handgun in the glove box, along with a clip with 8 rounds next to the gun.
There was reportedly no serial number on the gun, and the license plate on the back of the vehicle was registered to a different vehicle owned by a Stevens Point woman.
Mathews was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver on Dec. 17, 2004 in Marathon County, and sentenced to three years in state prison with seven years of extended supervision.
On Aug. 7, 2009, Mathews’ extended supervision was revoked, and he was sentenced to seven years in prison.
On Dec. 17, 2018, Mathews was charged with possession of marijuana in Washington County and released after posting a $100 cash bond.
On Dec. 27, 2018, Mathews was charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct as acts of domestic abuse in Milwaukee County and released on a $1,000 signature bond.
After his arrest in Waupaca County, Mathews was released after posting a $500 cash bond.