BURLINGTON, IOWA – This Iowa man got out of the backseat of a car during a law enforcement traffic stop and forgot to tuck his meth baggie into his pocket, leading cops to discover his potential drug dealing enterprise.
On June 14, 2025, at approximately 4:17 PM, officers from the Burlington Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kirkwood and Gratton Street regarding a traffic violation. During the course of the traffic stop, the driver and the passengers exited the vehicle. As the backseat passenger exited the vehicle, officers observed a clear baggie of suspected Methamphetamine sticking out of his pant pocket. While officers obtained the bag of methamphetamine, they also located additional drug paraphernalia on the male. The male was arrested and identified as 65-year-old John Lock (pictured at top) out of Burlington. John Lock was transported to the Des Moines County Jail and booked on the following charges:
– Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (Class B Felony)
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Serious Misdemeanor)
– Failure to Affix Drug Stamp (Class D Felony)
Lock emains jailed, awaiting court appearances.