Hunter
10/04/22
A traffic stop has led to drug charges against an Iowa City man.
37-year-old Dustin Stucker of the Knollwood Mobile Home Park on Highway 1 Northeast was stopped in the 300 block of South Lucas Street just before 6pm August 9th because of excessive speed, an improper brake light, and an improper left turn. Upon contact, Stucker admitted there was a bong inside the vehicle.
A probable cause search turned up the device, as well as a baggie of suspected methamphetamine. Stucker allegedly claimed ownership of the drug, and it was sent to the state crime lab for testing.
A check of Stucker’s criminal record showed a handful of drug convictions coming out of both Johnson and Cedar counties.
A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was taken into custody on September 30th. He’s been charged with a 3rd or subsequent Controlled Substance Violation, Driving while Barred as an Habitual Offender, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving while Suspended. If convicted on all counts, Stucker could be sentenced to up to over 7 years in prison.