Lewis County, Idaho Sheriff-elect Phil Steen was sitting on his front porch Saturday night enjoying a little fresh air.

Sheriff-elect Steen, who had only lived in the house three weeks, was enjoying the view when he saw some suspicious activity taking place. It looked like a drug deal. When the participants noticed Steen watching them, they told him to “look away.”

The Sheriff-elect had a better idea. He ran the suspect’s licence plates. That search led to the arrest of 46 year-old James MacArthur.

MacArthur is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia.