At 5:02pm on January 30, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Rd and 10th St SE.  A silver 2012 Nissan Quest, driven by Zara Druecker of Oelwein, attempted to cross Rock Island Rd heading eastbound when they cut off and were struck by a black 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Krystal Thole of Strawberry Point, that was heading northbound on Rock Island Rd.  Initial estimates of damages were $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Druecker and $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Thole.  Druecker was assigned fault for the accident and was issued citations for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability at Accident Scene, and No Valid Drivers' License.

At 10:21am on February 2, 2026, Oelwein Police cited a 10-year-old female juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product.  The citation was issued following a report of a student with a vape device at Oelwein Middle School.

At 9:25pm on February 2, 2026, Oelwein police charged Matthew John Seastrand, 50, of Hazleton, with Driving While License Suspended.  Seastrand was issued a citation and summons to court for the infraction following a traffic stop in the 200 block of 10th St SE.  Seastrand was also issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Registration Plate

At 1:29am on February 3, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cristopher Lee Becker, 43, of Oelwein.  Becker was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made after officers responded to a report of a male subject acting strangely in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd.

At 1:12pm on January 30, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of a student at Oelwein High School possessing a vape device.  As a result, a citation was issued to a 14-year-old female juvenile for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense.

At 3:48pm on January 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Timothy Parrish, 64, of Oelwein.  Parrish was arrested on a U.S. Marshall's warrant for federal indictment on an original charge of 23 counts of Possession of Firearm by a Felon - Class D Felony.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of 7th Ave NE.

At 4:04pm on January 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Dominic Tyler Thorsten, 32, of Oelwein.  Thorsten was arrested on a Buchanan County warrant for an original charge of Violation of a No Contact Order - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 200 block of 6th Ave SE.

At 7:09pm on January 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Nathaniel Jeffrey Rohrick, 33, of Oelwein.  Rohrick was arrested on two Fayette County warrants, each for an original charge of Violation of Probation.  This arrest was made in the 700 block of 2nd St NW.

On January 30, 2026, Oelwein Police filed charges on two juveniles in conclusion of an investigation into an incident that occurred in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE on January 23, 2026.  As a result, a 14-year-old female juvenile is being charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, and a 15-year-old female juvenile is being charged with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance - Aggravated Misdemeanor.

At 5:15pm on January 27, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the Fareway parking lot following reports of a vehicle driving into three other vehicles.  A silver 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Myrna Price of Oelwein, collided with a green 2012 Chevrolet Equinox owned by Mindy Noe of Oelwein, a white 2017 Chevrolet Equinox owned by Mary Ridenour of Arlington, and a blue 2025 Nissan Sentra owned by Katherine Turner of Oelwein.

Initial estimates of damages were $8,000 to the vehicle driven by Price, $1,000 to Noe's vehicle, $1,000 to Ridenour's vehicle, and $4,000 to Turner's vehicle.  Price was assigned fault for the accident after the investigation revealed that Price had mistaken the gas and brake pedals when pulling into a parking spot.  Oelwein Police were assisted by Midwest Collision and Towing.

At 7:59pm on January 28, 2026. Oelwein Police issued a citation and summons to court to Deana Marie Scapardine, 32, of Oelwein, with a charge of Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage Only) - Simple Misdemeanor.  Scapardine was charged following an investigation into a hit and run accident at the intersection of 1st Ave and W Charles St that was reported on January 21, 2026.  The nature of the accident was a maroon 2018 Kia Forte, driven by Scapardine, lost traction on ice and rearended a gray 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Emma Kuhn of Oelwein.  Scapardine departed the scene prior to arrival of police and without exchanging information.

Initial estimates of damages were $1,500 to the vehicle driven by Kuhn, and little to no damage on Scapardine's vehicle.  Scapardine was assigned fault for the accident, and in addition to the misdemeanor citation was also cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 9pm, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of 2nd St SE. As a result of the traffic stop, Briana Lynn Dow, 41, of Oelwein, was issued a summons for Driving While License Suspended. Dow also received a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance.

At 11:12am on January 22, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of a student at Oelwein Middle School possessing a vape device.  As a result, a citation was issued to a 14-year-old female juvenile for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 2nd Offense.

At around 5:00pm on January 22, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 10th St SE and Rock Island Rd.  A red 2014 Honda Odyssey, driven by Peyton Collins of Oelwein, was struck by a black 2021 Hyundai Tucson, driven by Deidra Silvanage of Oelwein.  The investigation revealed that Collins was driving southbound on Rock Island Rd when they attempted to turn onto 10th St SE heading eastbound, at which point they crossed in front of Silvanage's vehicle, travelling northbound on Rock Island Rd, resulting in a collision.  Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to the vehicle driven by Collins and $8,000 to the vehicle driven by Silvanage.  Collins was assigned fault for the accident and was issued a citation for Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn.  Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department, Mercy Oelwein Ambulance, and Midwest Towing.

On January 20, 2026, at approximately 6:06pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of a 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of 4th St and 6th Ave SW. A 16-year-old male was from Oelwein was cited for Failure to Use Headlamps when required. No injuries were reported.

At 4:23pm on January 19, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Garry Lee Cavett, 43, of Maynard.  Cavett was charged with Child Endangerment (Bodily Injury) - Class D Felony.   The arrest was made in the 700 block of Rock Island Rd following reports of a male subject assaulting a minor.

At around 1:40pm on January 15, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Terry Timothy Ray Terrell Shepard, 49, of Oelwein.  Shepard was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse (By Force) - Class C Felony.  This arrest was made in the 800 block of 2nd Ave SE.

On January 12, 2026, at approximately 1:17pm, Oelwein Officers responded to and investigated a 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of 1st St SE and 1st Ave SE. A red 2019 Ford Escape, operated by Sheryl Lynne Walker of Oelwein, collided with a gray 2016 Chevy Traverse, operated by Suzann Marie Conner of Fairbank. Initial estimates of damages were $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Walker and $1,500 to the vehicle driven by Conner. As a result of the investigation, Walker was assigned fault for the accident and cited for Unsafe Turn.

On January 12, 2026, at approximately 3:33pm, Oelwein Officers responded to and investigated a 2-vehicle accident in the 1900 block of South Frederick. A blue 2026 Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Nicole Marie Reaves of Fairbank, collided with a gray 2021 GMC Sierra, operated by Jason Daniel Goedken of Oelwein. Initial estimates of damages were $750 to the vehicle driven by Reaves and $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Goedken. As a result of the investigation, Reaves was assigned fault for the accident and cited for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device