On November 29, 2025, at approximately 4:25pm, Oelwein Officers charged Wade Mathew Yearous, 43, of Oelwein, with Assault – Simple Misdemeanor. Subsequently, Nicole Marie Pingree, 41, Katherine Marie Lewis, 27, and Sukhivder Kumar, 34, all of Oelwein, were charged with Disorderly Conduct – Simple Misdemeanor. All parties were cited and released following a report of a possible fight in a business in the 700 block of South Frederick.
On November 27, 2025 at 1:35 a.m., Oelwein Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of 8th Avenue SE, in response to an abandoned 911 call. Upon arrival, officers did hear signs of distress from inside the residence and made entry. The suspect, Jacob James Victor Miller, aged 27, of Oelwein was present at the residence and was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense, Aggravated Misdemeanor; two counts of Assault on Persons of a Certain Occupation, Aggravated Misdemeanor; Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense, Serious Misdemeanor; and two counts of Interference With Official Acts, Simple Misdemeanor.
At 4:46pm on November 23, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Christopher Dale Fox, 45, of Oelwein. Fox was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following reports of a domestic disturbance in the 10 block of S Frederick Ave.
At 9:36am on November 22, 2025, Oelwein Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of W Charles St and 6th Ave SW. A silver 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Joann Cacciottolo struck the side of a red 2018 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Jason Gruenberg. Initial estimates of damages were $500 to the vehicle driven by Cacciottolo and $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Gruenberg. Cacciottolo was assigned fault for the accident and was issued citations for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way.
At 7:57pm on November 22,2025, Oelwein Police arrested Abbegail Jean Kimball, 19, of Oelwein. Kimball was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 100 block of E Charles St.
At 5:18pm on November 13, 2025, Oelwein Police responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Road and 14th Ave SE. A red 2003 Ford F250 driven by Charles Llewellyn rear-ended a white 2020 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Siera Henaman. This collision shoved Henaman's vehicle into the path of oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Calvin Anderman. Initial estimates of damages were $10,000 to the vehicle driven by Llewellyn, $15,000 to the vehicle driven by Henaman, and $10,000 to the vehicle driven by Anderman. Llewellyn was assigned fault for the accident and was issued citations for Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and Mercy Oelwein Ambulance.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release DATE:
November 12, 2025
Release: Investigation Leads to Search Warrant - Arrest Made
At approximately 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 2600 Block of South Frederick Avenue in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject has been arrested and charged:
1) Robert Clarence Stewart, 61, of Oelwein
Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine- Class C Felony
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana- Class D Felony
Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp- Class D Felony
Dominion/Control of Firearm, Offensive Weapon, or Ammunition- Class D Felony (two counts)
Harassment in the 1st Degree – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Harassment in the 3rd Degree- Simple Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor
The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and this case is still under investigation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
At 10:01am on November 10, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 15-year-old male juvenile with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor. The charge was filed after an investigation into a confrontation between students that occurred at Oelwein High School on October 30, 2025. The guardian of the juvenile has been notified, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 11:16am on November 10, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 13-year-old male juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 2nd Offense. The juvenile was issued a citation for the infraction and released to guardians following a report of a student possessing a vape pen at Oelwein Middle School.
On November 7, 2025, at approximately 11:37am Oelwein Officers arrested Clorissa Jo Miller-Fuller, 25, of Oelwein. Miller-Fuller was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury – 1st Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor. Miller-Fuller was placed into custody in the 300 block of 8th Ave SE, following a reported incident earlier in the day in the 10 block of 2nd Ave NW.
At 6:45pm on November 5, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Lynette June Knickerbocker, 28, of West Union. Knickerbocker was charged with Disorderly Conduct (Loud/Raucous Noise) - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 1st Ave NE following multiple reports of an individual causing a disturbance.
At 1:40am on November 4, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Darin Eugene Halstead, 61, of Oelwein. Halstead was charged with Assault - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 900 block of 1st Ave NE following reports of fighting in the area.
At 8:30am on November 4, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 16-year-old male juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Products. The juvenile was issued a citation and released to guardians following a report of a student possessing a vape pen at Oelwein High School.