Deputies arrested a 52-year-old man during a Wednesday traffic stop in Boron after discovering more than two and a half pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and heroin in his possession. Authorities also found a substantial amount of cash and three firearms with the driver.
A KCSO deputy pulled over the driver at approximately 2:15 p.m. on June 11, 2025, after observing multiple vehicle violations. The driver, whom authorities later identified as Robert Shaw, came to a stop near Del Oro Street and Tamarisk Avenue in the Desert Lake community.
Shaw, a resident of Boron, was found to be allegedly in possession of controlled substance paraphernalia.
A subsequent search of his vehicle revealed the following:
- 1.3 pounds of meth
- 1.5 pounds of marijuana
- 1.57 ounces of heroin
- A large sum of cash
- A digital scale
- A loaded handgun
- A loaded short-barreled rifle with no serial number
- A semi-automatic .22 caliber rifle
Shaw was arrested and booked into the Mojave Jail for multiple felonies.