Storm Lake IA, (NorthwestIowaNow.com)— At 1:30 AM on Tuesday, December 17th a Storm Lake police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of east Milwaukee Ave. For a minor violation during the stop a K9 with the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office was deployed and indicated narcotics were in the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle found THC vape device and police took 21-year-old Kevin Dineros of Storm Lake on the charge of possession of hemp inhalation device a serious misdemeanor.

Dineros was transported to the Buena Vista County jail for booking.  Police allege that after entering the jail and during the booking process they located a concealed marijuana pipe.

Dineros was then also charged with possession of contraband within a Correctional Facility a class D felony the Storm Lake Police Department was assisted by the Buena Vista County Sheriff’s Office.