At 6:51am on June 3, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a single vehicle accident just south of the intersection of 1st Ave NE/IA 150 and N Frederick Ave. The investigation revealed that a black 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, ridden by Christopher Platter, 22, of Oelwein, was heading northbound on IA 150 past the turnoff for 1st Ave NE when they failed to make the turn and struck the curb, causing the motorcycle and rider to be thrown off the roadway. Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to the motorcycle owned by Platter. Platter was injured in the accident and was transported to MercyOne Oelwein for treatment. The cause of the accident was determined to be excessive speed leading to a loss of control, for which Platter was issued a citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to a Reasonable and Proper Rate. Oelwein Police were assisted by MercyOne Oelwein Ambulance, the Oelwein Fire Department, and Midwest Towing and Collision.
At 7:56pm on June 3, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Lincoln Dr NE. As a result, Jason Jerry Laurie, 46, of Oelwein was arrested on charges of Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor. Laurie was also issued a citation for Speeding in a 55 or Under Zone (16 through 20 Over).
At 2:01am on June 4, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kenneth Paul Lindsey, 41, of Oelwein. The arrest was made in the 800 block of N Frederick Ave, where Lindsey surrendered himself to officers on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear for a Debtor's Exam.
At 8:49am on June 2, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Maryann Kaylynn Bockenstedt, 34, of Independence. Bockenstedt was arrested on a Buchanan County warrant for Violation of Probation. This arrest was made in the 400 block of 4th St NE.
On May 31, 2026, at 5:40pm, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Iowa State Highways 281 and 150. As a result of the traffic stop, Robert T.C. Gould, 46, of Oelwein, was issued a summons into court for Driving While License Suspended. Gould also was issued citations for Fraudulent Use of Registration and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
On June 1, 2026, at approximately 11:00am, Oelwein Officers responded and investigated a traffic accident at 14th St Se and Rock Island Road. As a result of their investigation, officers determined a 2017 GMC Canyon, operated by Jonathan Panning, 66, of Oelwein, was traveling northbound on Rock Island Rd when a 2026 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Koby Gao, 42, of Drammen, Norway, pulled out from a stop sign causing Panning to collide with Gao. Both drivers and a passenger in Panning’s vehicle all sustained injuries. Oelwein Police was assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and MercyOne Oelwein Ambulance.
On June 1, 2026, at approximately 5:00pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Donald Lawrence Ohrt, 48, of Oelwein. Ohrt was arrested on an Olmsted County, Minnesota warrant – Original Charges of Domestic Assault – Felony and Disorderly Conduct. Ohrt was placed into custody in the 1300 block of 6th St Ne.
On May 31, 2026, at 12:13am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of 4th Ave Se. As a result of the traffic stop, Shaugn Robert McEvoy, 53, of Oelwein, was issued a summons into court for Driving While License Suspended.
At 12:51am on May 29, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 2nd Ave NW, leading to the arrests of Pamela Jean Haun, 68, of Oelwein, and Zacharias James Stowe, 38, of Hazleton. Haun was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) - Serious Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) - Serious Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. Stowe was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or Subsequent Offense) - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. Additionally, Haun was issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and an equipment repair order for a nonfunctioning license plate light.
On May 26, 2026, at 5:14pm, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 8th Ave Ne. As a result of the traffic stop, Kayla Marie Westcott, 26, of Oelwein was issued a Summons to Appear for Driving While Suspended – Serious Misdemeanor.
At 10:58pm on May 24, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cyle Bruce Moser, 57, of Oelwein. Moser was arrested in the 10 block of 1st St SW on a Clayton County warrant for original charges of Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor) and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug (Serious Misdemeanor).
At 6:42pm on May 23, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Talin Carter Hall, 48, of Oelwein. Hall was arrested in the 10 block of 3rd Ave SE on a Fayette County warrant for Violation of Probation.
On May 22, 2026, at 8:17am, Oelwein Officers took a report of a student possessing a Marijuana Vape at the Oelwein High School. As a result of their investigation, a 16-year-old male student was referred to the Juvenile Court System.
