At 8:21 p.m. on May 24th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Ray Devon Watkins Jr., 28, of Oelwein. Watkins was arrested on a charge of Driving While License Suspended. This arrest was made following a traffic stop at 2nd Ave and West Charles.
At 1:36 p.m. on May 26th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Regina Rena Larsen, 50, of Oelwein. Larsen was arrested in the 500 block of 2nd St SW on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving While License Suspended.
At 4:28 p.m. on May 27th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Lakoda Louise Christensen, 26, of Oelwein. Christensen was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault - serious misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of 1st Ave NW.
At 4:22 p.m. on May 23rd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Adam Thomas MacInnis, 18, of Oelwein. MacInnis was arrested in the 1000 block of 1st Ave SW on Fayette County warrants for original charges of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (6 counts), and Theft (5th degree).
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release DATE:
May 22, 2023
Release: Northeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of 5th Ave NE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:
1) Cody Glenn Klingsmith, 36, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver marijuana - Class D Felony
Five counts of possession of a firearm as a felon - Class D Felony
Two counts of drug tax stamp violation - Class D Felony
Child Endangerment - Aggravated Misdemeanor
Two counts of unlawful possession of prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
2) John Stephen Clark, 54, of Oelwein:
Possession of a controlled substance - marijuana - 2nd offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine - Serious Misdemeanor Two counts
of unlawful possession of prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
The subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Independence Police K-9 Unit, and the Oelwein Community Development Department.
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at 14th St SE and Rock Island Road at 12:16 p.m. on May 17th, 2023. A 2011 Chevy Malibu driven by Loyce Louise Bunn collided with a 2003 Buick LeSabre driven by Ronald Andrew Pouk. Initial estimates of damage were $5000 to the vehicle driven by Bunn and $5000 to the vehicle driven by Pouk. Bunn was cited for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way.
Media Release
DATE: May 17, 2023
Release: Search Warrants Continue - Southeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 block of 2nd St SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:
1) Ronald Craig Dean, 45, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
2) Manlio Canuto Escamilla, 46, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
Felony warrant for Violation of Probation
Aggravated Misdemeanor warrant for Violation of Probation
3) Christina Marie Heins, 47, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 1st offense- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
Also, charged as a result of this investigation, but already in custody:
4) Skylar Joseph Buhr, 33, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
The subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending.
"Our law enforcement team continues to focus on the illegal drug trade and illegal drug use in and around our community," states Chief Jeremy Logan. "If you are involved in this activity, we encourage you to reach out to us for help, otherwise, we will be knocking on your door soon." The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, and the Independence Police K-9 Unit.
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 10 block of 8th Ave NE at 3:03 p.m. on May 12th, 2023. A Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Lawrence Marcue collided with an Oelwein School Bus driven by Donald Blitsch. Initial estimates of damage were $17,000 to the vehicle driven by Marcue and $1000 to the vehicle driven by Blitsch. Marcue was cited for Failure to Maintain Control. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by Mercy Oelwein Ambulance and the Oelwein Fire Department.
On May 12, 2023 at 12:40 a.m., Oelwein Officers while checking possible suspicious activity in the 2000 block of South Frederick, arrested David Russell Watt, aged 51 of Garnavillo, Iowa on Fayette County arrest warrants with original charges of Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana-2nd Offense, an Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Failure to Maintain Control and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability-Accident Related.
At 9:40 p.m. on May 9th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Adam Thomas MacInnis, 18, of Oelwein. MacInnis was arrested on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault while displaying or using a weapon - aggravated misdemeanor, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs - serious misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana) - serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - simple misdemeanor. This arrest was made after a disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of 1st Ave SW.
At 10:49 p.m. on May 9th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Skylar Joseph Buhr, 33, of Oelwein. Buhr was arrested in the 100 block of 1st Ave SE on 3 Fayette County warrants for original charges of Domestic Abuse, Contempt of Court (violation of no contact order x3), Burglary 2nd degree, Stalking, Domestic Abuse 3rd, and Criminal Mischief 2nd degree.
On May 8, 2023, at 9:20 a.m., Oelwein Officers responded to a report of a disorderly female in the 10 block of South Frederick in Oelwein. Officers arrested Lakeesha S. Hicks, age 39 of Oelwein, on a charge of Assault Causing Injury, a Serious Misdemeanor.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release
DATE: May 8, 2023
Release: Southeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 8:28 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of 3rd Ave SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:
1) Kenneth Alan Thornton, 54, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver Methamphetamine - Class C Felony
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense - Tramadol Hydrochloride- Class D Felony Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
2) Julie Ann Clark 52, of Oelwein :
Possession with intent to deliver Methamphetamine - Class C Felony
Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony
Possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense - Tramadol Hydrochloride- Class D Felony Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, and the Independence Police K-9 Unit.
