Burlington Man Arrested – Meth Found in Vehicle

A Burlington man has been arrested after officers found methamphetamine in his vehicle. Des Moines County Deputies pulled over a vehicle at Roosevelt Ave. and Division St. at approximately 10:50pm on September 12th, 2023. The driver had a barred license, and was identified as Andrew Joseph Stout, age 37, of Burlington.

Deputies proceeded to search the vehicle and located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Stout was subsequently placed under arrest for driving while barred, possession of a control substance 3rd of subsequent offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was then transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center.

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