COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett was ordered held under $5 million bond on Thursday, one day after allegedly leading police on a chase with loaded weapons inside the SUV he was driving.

Police said they used Mace and a Taser gun to arrest Clarett Wednesday morning.

Prosecutors said that since Clarett allegedly rammed a police cruiser and could be a threat to witnesses or even a flight risk before his upcoming robbery trial, that a high bond should be ordered.

The judge agreed and set the $5 million bond.

Clarett was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, and could face another charge if he's accused of having a weapon while already under indictment for a crime of violence. He could also face federal charges now being considered by the ATF.

The charges stem following an incident Wednesday morning when police said they spotted an SUV that was driving erratically along Brice Road. They followed it as it drove onto Interstate 70.

The SUV was then seen making a U-turn along the interstate. Officers placed stop-sticks on the road, but the SUV continued driving and exited along Brice Road.

Despite a flat tire, the vehicle then struck a police cruiser in the parking lot of a Tee Jaye's Country Place restaurant, located at 2435 Brice Road, where Clarett was taken into custody.

Police said they were forced to secure a cloth around Clarett's mouth after he allegedly spit at the officers during the arrest.

Police said officers found an arsenal of weapons inside the SUV, including a loaded AK-47-type rifle and three loaded handguns. A hatchet, clothing and an open bottle of vodka were also taken from the vehicle, police said.

Sources said witnesses for Clarett's robbery trial may live in the area.

"If, in fact, the state knew where these people lived and had correct addresses, that would concern me," said Nick Mango, Clarett's attorney.

The SUV was registered to Clarett's uncle in Youngstown.

Clarett appeared in court later on Wednesday for a status hearing regarding an aggravated robbery charge. He is scheduled to go on trial next Monday for an incident that allegedly occurred early on New Year's Day outside a Columbus bar.

Clarett is scheduled to appear in court regarding Wednesday's allegations on Aug. 18.