Illegal Weapons Found in Truck Crossing Mighty Mac

A Michigan State Police trooper observed a semi-truck driver speeding and driving recklessly while crossing the Mackinac Bridge. A traffic stop revealed the driver was hauling illegal weapons.

Michigan's Penalty for Possessing Illegal Weapons

Illegal weapons include machine guns, silencers, short-barreled shotguns, and bombs. Possession of these items is typically a five-year felony, with fines of up to $2,500. Carrying a concealed weapon without a license is also a five-year felony, and carrying one with unlawful intent can result in similarly severe penalties.

Several handheld weapons are illegal in Michigan, including blackjacks, slungshots, billy clubs, sand clubs, sandbags, and metal knuckles. Switchblades may be allowed in some localities, but any blade longer than three inches is considered unlawful. This includes daggers, dirks, and stilettos when carried with unlawful intent, which constitutes a felony

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A recent traffic stop on the Mackinac Bridge led to the discovery of a cache of illegal weapons inside a semi-truck.

Police Seize Illegal Weapons From Trucker on Mackinac Bridge

According to WZZM-13, a semi-truck was stopped on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for speeding and erratic driving while crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Michigan State Police arrested 54-year-old Eric Koroscik of Kingwood, Texas, after discovering an active warrant. He was taken into custody without incident

During a search of Koroscik’s truck, Michigan State Police officers discovered numerous illegal weapons, including 15 double-edged knives, three of which had brass knuckle handles, two throwing stars, two additional sets of brass knuckles, five loaded pistols, one loaded rifle, one shotgun, and a large double-edged sword with a 32-inch blade. Koroscik also did not possess a Concealed Pistol License.

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MSP is still investigating for possible additional charges but as of now, Koroscik was arraigned for one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon. He will be back in court on April 10.

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