After several months of investigation, the Rangers of the Mahaska County Conservation Board have made three arrests for the sale and use of methamphetamines at Eveland Access Campground in Oskaloosa.

On Tuesday at around 2:30 pm, the Rangers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Tiny Northway of Beacon, and the passenger of the vehicle Michael Peterson of Lovilia. A K-9 officer from the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was deployed to the stop and indicated the presence of illegal drugs inside the vehicle. Evidence was collected at the scene of the stop, and Rangers obtained a search warrant for a 1995 Covington RV belonging to Heather Goemaat of Bussey, located at campsite 10 of Eveland Access Campground. 

Upon conclusion of the investigation, Northway was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Peterson was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a class B felony, failure to affix a drug tax stamp, possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense, and possession of contraband in a correctional institution, all class D felonies, and interference with official acts and possession of drug paraphernalia. Goemaat was later arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense, gathering where controlled substances are used, both class D felonies, and unlawful possession of a prescription drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Items seized totaled $1,968 in cash, 25.7 grams of methamphetamines, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, and the 1995 Covington RV. Currently, Peterson and Goemaat are being held at the Mahaska County Jail with no bond.

Rangers were assisted by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement task force, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.