Man Arrested For Transporting Marijuana In Truck in 2019

Authorities arrested a man in Dubuque Tuesday who was responsible for a truck containing 59 marijuana plants that was seized in 2019. 49 year old Dennis Maas was arrested Tuesday on a warrant charging possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug stamp. A report says that Dubuque police received an anonymous tip on October 15, 2019, that a large truck parked on Mineral Street near Devon Drive contained marijuana plants. Responding officers reported a strong odor of marijuana coming from the cargo area of the truck, which was slightly open, and loose marijuana visible in the cab area. After getting a search warrant, police reported finding 59 marijuana plants inside along with some growing equipment. The vehicle was rented by Maas and inside the truck was his ID and other items linking him to the truck. However, Maas could not be located. A warrant for his arrest was issued on October 30, 2019.