(KLZA)--A September 5th preliminary hearing is set in Richardson County Court for a Falls City man facing drug and weapon related charges.

33-year-old Joshua Carpenter is charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver.

In addition, he's charged with felony counts of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person and possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony.

Carpenter is also charged with misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Carpenter was arrested August 5 on a warrant following a traffic stop in Falls City.

During a search of his vehicle a substance believed to be methamphetamine was allegedly discovered in the vehicle along with a knife.

He remains in the Richardson County Jail on a $5-thousand cash bond.