Traffic stop leads to arrest of Wisconsin man on drug and other charges

Wednesday, January 6, the Waukon Police Department conducted a traffic stop with the assistance of the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and Allamakee County K-9 unit in Waukon. During the traffic stop, the K-9 did positively indicate on the vehicle, and during a search of the vehicle, crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located and seized.
Jon Charles Fanta, age 51, of Viroqua, WI was arrested and charged for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended. Law enforcement officials remind that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.