Hempstead Student Busted After K9 Finds Marijuana

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By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Nov 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 10:18 PM CST

DUBUQUE - During a random narcotics search of Dubuque's Hempsted High School, a K9 lead officers to drugs inside a student's vehicle.

A search of the vehicle uncovered 46.2 grams of marijuana, about a sandwich bags worth, a pipe and a scale along with cash.

A 17-year-old student was charged with possession with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.

These charges were filed with Juvenile Court Services and are eligible for sentencing enhancement due to the offense occurring within 1000 feet of a school.

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