3 arrested in Hiawatha drug bust
06/05/2025

(L-R) Peter Carter, Patricia McKinney and Thomas Doyle/Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--The execution of a search warrant at a Hiawatha residence led to the arrest of three Hiawatha residents on drug and child endangerment charges.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, in a release, said the Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force initiated a search warrant Wednesday evening at 714 Iowa Street.

As a result of the search, 45-year-old Peter Carter was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and aggravated child endangerment. In addition, Carter was arrested on an outstanding Brown County felony warrant for contempt of court.

33-year-old Patricia McKinney was arrested on charges of aggravated child endangerment, possession of meth, possession of marijuana,
possession of drug paraphernalia and felony obstruction.

65-year-old Thomas Doyle was arrested on charges of aggravated child endangerment, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Hiawatha Police Department assisted.

Following their arrest, all three were booked into the Brown County Jail.


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  Carley  (06/06/2025 11:50 AM)

   How many times is Pete Carter going to be arrested for drug use and allowed to walk free? This time it involves a child.


  Carley  (06/06/2025 11:52 AM)

   How many times is Pete Carter going to be arrested for drug use and allowed to walk away from it? This time it involves a child....