DODGEVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – A routine traffic stop in Iowa County led to a significant drug bust, thanks to the sharp instincts of K9 officer Sam.
A Facebook post from the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office says around 9:41 p.m. on USH-151 near Exit 44, a deputy pulled over a Volkswagen for a suspended registration ties to unpaid parking tickets.
Images courtesy of the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office
Officers reported suspicious behavior during the traffic stop from the occupants which led to the deployment of K9 Sam, who alerted them to the presence of narcotics.
A search of the vehicle uncovered 7.7 ounces of methamphetamine hidden in a lockable bag in the trunk.
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The post says two women were arrested. 35-year-old Victoria K. Heisz of Gays Mills was charged with felony possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. She is being held without bond and is under a probation hold.
50-year-old Angela Marie Thomas of Juneau faces multiple charges including felony drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing an officer. She is also being held without bond, with a $300 cash bond for the obstruction charge.
Sheriff Michael Peterson credited K9 Sam for the successful seizure, highlighting the dog’s critical role in narcotics enforcement.
No further information was released.
