articleThe Brief Arizona State Troopers responded to reports of a man swinging a samurai sword along State Route 69 in Mayer. The suspect, who is a convicted felon, was booked for disorderly conduct involving weapons and an active warrant. A convicted felon brandishing a samurai sword alongside a Yavapai County highway was arrested after startled drivers alerted law enforcement, authorities said Friday. When troopers arrived, they successfully contacted the suspect and found a full-sized samurai sword accompanied by a large sheath. Dig deeper:Upon further investigation, troopers discovered the suspect was a convicted felon, legally prohibiting him from possessing dangerous weapons.