A Murphysboro man was arrested in Carterville yesterday after he was found to be wearing a bulletproof vest and have a sword in his vehicle at a traffic stop.

It happened about 1:30 in the afternoon on Eagle Pass Drive.

Authorities say 42 year old James Monk was pulled over – and had a brief altercation with police officers.

He is charged with unlawful use of weapons, aggravated assault and unlawful use of body armor.