At 1:05pm on October 22, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 10-year-old female juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense.  The juvenile was issued a citation for the infraction and released to guardians following a report of juveniles possessing vape devices at Oelwein Middle School.

At 7:32pm on October 22, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Randy Lee Reynolds Jr., 39, of Oelwein.  Reynolds was charged with Assault with Intent to Cause Pain/Injury - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of an assault that occurred in the 900 block of 2nd Ave NE.

On October 20, 2025, at approximately 3:20pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Kyle Lee Browne, 50, of Oelwein. Browne was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear – Original charge Possession of a Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense. Browne was also charged with Dominion/Control of Firearm/Offensive Weapon by Domestic Abuser – Class D Felony, Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 2nd Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 1100 block of West Charles.

On October 19, 2025, at approximately 7:38, Oelwein Officers investigated a two-vehicle accident in the 500 block of 6th St NE. As a result of the investigation, it was learned that a 2007 Cadillac CTS, driven by a 16-year-old male from Oelwein, collided with a parked 2012 Buick Regal. The Cadillac suffered approximately $1,500 of damage and the Regal suffered approximately $3,000 in damage.

At 12:10am on October 17, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Colton Ray Baker, 29, of Maynard, with Driving While License Suspended.  Baker was issued a citation and a summons to court for the offense following a traffic stop at the intersection of S Frederick Ave and 4th St SW.

At around 2:00pm on October 17, 2025, Oelwein Police charged two 16-year-old male juveniles for tobacco violations following a report of students with tobacco products at Oelwein High School.  Each juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Device 3rd or Subsequent Offense.  Both juveniles were released to guardians afterwards.

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA Media Release DATE: October 17, 2025 Release: Early Morning Stabbing Incident Leads to Arrest At approximately 4:32 a.m. on Friday, October 17th, 2025, an Oelwein Police officer was on patrol and observed a vehicle driving erratic and at a high rate of speed. As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the Fayette County Emergency Dispatch Center advised that they had received a report of a stabbing and that the victim was on their way to the hospital. The officer continued to follow this vehicle to the hospital and discovered two stabbing victims in the car. Assistance was provided to the victims and they were taken into the MercyOne Emergency Room. During the course of the investigation, Oelwein Officers and Fayette County Deputies learned that an altercation occurred in the 10 block of 3rd St NW, inside of a residence. Officers investigated the scene of the incident and made the following arrest: 1) Nicholas Michel Spratt, 42 of Oelwein: Assault Willful Injury-Causing Serious Injury Class C Felony - Count 1 Assault Willful Injury-Causing Serious Injury Class C Felony - Count 2 Child Endangerment - Aggravated Misdemeanor The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the Oelwein Fire Department, and MercyOne Hospital. 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.

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY

CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release DATE:

October 15, 2025

Release: Investigation Leads to Search Warrant - Arrests Made

At approximately 1130p.m. on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 10 block of 2nd Street NW in Oelwein. The search warrant was the result of a continued investigation from a traffic stop earlier in the evening. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

1) Daniel Warren Wrice, 62 of Oelwein Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine- Class C Felony Driving While Barred- Aggravated Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 1st offense- Marijuana – Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

2) Randall Wade Cantrell, 58 of Oelwein Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd offense- Methamphetamine – Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office. The subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and these cases are still under investigation.

At 1:10am on October 12, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Lynette June Knickerbocker, 28, of West Union.  Knickerbocker was charged with Public Intoxication - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of 1st Ave SE after Knickerbocker displayed erratic behavior and signs of impairment while speaking with an officer.

At 6:16pm on October 12, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Dominique Paul Hansen, 21, of Oelwein with Driving While License Suspended, after a traffic stop at the intersection of 4th St NE and N Frederick Ave.  Hansen was issued a citation and a summons to court for the infraction.

At 4:03pm on October 9, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Ethan Scott Gray, 30, of Oelwein.  Gray was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of domestic abuse in the 1200 block of E Charles St.

At 12:54am on October 10, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Jason Jesse Dean Herrera, 44, of Oelwein.  Herrera was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of assault in the 200 block of 2nd Ave SE.

At 10:35am on October 8, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 12-year-old male juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vapor Product.  The juvenile was issued a citation for the infraction and released to guardians following a report of a student possessing a vape device at Oelwein Middle School.

At 12:13am on October 9, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Jason Paul Annis, 51, of Oelwein.  Annis was charged with 2nd Degree Burglary - Class C Felony.  This arrest was made near the intersection of 8th Ave SW and W Charles St, following a report of a home break-in that occurred in the 100 block of 10th Ave SW.

On October 6, 2025, at approximately 6:00pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Kimberly Marie Schoultz, 56, of Oelwein. Schoultz was placed into custody in the 10 block of 4th Avenue NE on a Fayette County Warrant for Theft 5th Degree. Additionally, Schoultz was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor.