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Methamphetamine Drug Arrests

June 26, 2017 By Chief Deputy

Kiefer J. Beran
Paige M. Bomkamp

On 06-07-17, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle that was parked in the lane of traffic at the intersection of N. Orange St. and W. Seminary St. in the City of Richland Center. During the traffic stop, K9 Rambo was deployed for an exterior vehicle sniff and alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in numerous items of drug paraphernalia including multiple hypodermic needles, 2 digital scales, and a glass smoking device.   Deputies also located several small plastic baggies that contained methamphetamine, alcohol wipes, cotton balls, several empty plastic baggies with methamphetamine residue, and tin candle holders.  Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Richland County Jail.  This case has been referred to the Richland County District Attorney for formal charges. Any information regarding suspicious activity or crimes of any kind can be reported to Richland County Crime Stoppers at 608-647-CLUE (2583).

WHEN: 06-07-17         TIME of Incident:  04:55pm

WHO Involved:

Paige M. Bomkamp, DOB 02-28-1997, Richland Center
Kiefer J. Beran, DOB 01-31-1992, Richland Center

Agencies Involved:

Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Richland Center Police Department
Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force

WHERE Incident Happened: N. Orange St. & W. Seminary St., Richland Center

ARREST or CHARGES:

Bomkamp: 961.41(1m)(e)(2) – Possession of More Than 3 Grams of Methamphetamine, 961.573(1) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 961.41(1m) – Possession with the Intent to Deliver, Manufacture and Distribute Methamphetamine, 961.41(3g)(am) Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic.

Beran: 961.573(1)- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Hold

Filed Under: Press Releases, News, Crime Stoppers Tagged With: Drug Task Force, Press Release, Drug Charges, K9

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