North Liberty man arrested with stolen car at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort

Lang
8/11/22

Washington County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a North Liberty man they say was found with a stolen car at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.

That’s according to Washington County dispatch records, which indicate deputies were called to the casino parking lot on Highway 22 at 12:30 Thursday morning for a stolen vehicle with stolen license plates. Investigators say they also found a stolen Surface Pro tablet.

The driver of the stolen car, identified as 33-year-old Dustin Martin of Augusta Court, was charged with 2nd Degree Theft, 3rd Degree Theft, Possession of Burglar’s Tools, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Pills, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended and three counts of 5th Degree Theft.

Martin’s passenger, 39-year-old Sheila Stauffer of Highland Avenue in Iowa City, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The stolen vehicle was towed and the rightful owner notified.