Vehicle stop results in drug and other charges

Tuesday, March 24, the Waukon Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 9 near Radio Park Lane north of Waukon. The Allamakee County K-9 unit also responded and did indicate on the vehicle for the presence of narcotics. Narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle.
The passenger in the vehicle, 38-year-old Kimberly Pearson of Waukon, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Tod Frieden, age 45, of Waukon was charged with driving while suspended.
Also assisting at the scene were the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.