George, Iowa — A traffic stop Tuesday morning in George resulted in the arrest of a George man on drug-related charges.
Court records indicate that a Lyon County Deputy spotted a pickup truck with an allegedly faulty brake light being driven by an individual the deputy reportedly knew to not have a valid drivers license. Court documents say the deputy pulled over the pickup, which was driven by 69-year-old Larry Denekas of George, in the Casey’s General Store parking lot.
According to paperwork filed with the court, when Denekas voluntarily emptied his pockets, a plastic container allegedly containing methamphetamine fell out onto the ground. Deputies say Denekas was then placed under arrest and placed into the deputy’s patrol car where he allegedly admitted that he was also in possession of two meth pipes.
According to authorities, Denekas was transported to the Lyon County Jail at Rock Rapids, and is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Court records indicate that Denekas has been twice before convicted of a drug related offense, which enhances the Meth Possession charge to a Class D Felony. The Possession of Paraphernalia charge is a misdemeanor.
