LAKEPORT, Calif. – A police officer arrested a Lakeport man on Christmas night for possession of methamphetamine and two knives.

Mark Anthony Deanda, 51, was arrested after the officer pulled him over on his bicycle at around 11 p.m., according to Lt. Jason Ferguson.

Ferguson said the officer found Deanda riding his bicycle without any lighting in the 1800 block of N. High Street.

As the officer went to contact Deanda, Deanda turned onto Via Del Lago and south onto Montana Vista Street. Ferguson said the officer pulled up to the male and advised him to stop, and recognized the rider as Deanda.

During the contact with Deanda the officer observed a black knife handle protruding from under his right hand which appeared to be affixed to the handlebar grip, Ferguson said. The officer removed the knife and noted it to have an approximate 3-inch fixed blade.

While contacting Deanda the officer was advised that Deanda had an outstanding arrest warrant with a $50,000 bail, Ferguson said.

He said the officer placed Deanda under arrest. During a search of Deanda, the officer located a small white rock type substance believed to be methamphetamine and a glass pipe, believed to be paraphernalia used to ingest methamphetamine.

Deanda additionally was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia, Ferguson said.

Ferguson said Deanda was placed in the rear of the officer's patrol vehicle and transported to the Hill Road Jail.

While en route to the jail Deanda began to complain of something poking him, according to Ferguson.

He said the officer pulled over and checked on Deanda, locating a 4-inch dual bladed knife with a wooden handle between the handcuffs and Deanda's hands.

The officer believed the knife to be a dangerous weapon that was concealed on Deanda’s person. He additionally charged Deanda with possession of a concealed dirk or dagger, Ferguson said.

Ferguson said Deanda was booked at the Lake County Jail, where his bail was set at $65,000. Jail records indicated he remained in custody on Thursday.