On February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:45am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of 20th Street SE. As a result of the traffic stop Samuel Peter Charles Pirillo, 29, of Oelwein was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor.
At 3:13pm on February 26, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 7th Ave NW and 2nd St NW. A blue 2001 Buick Park Avenue driven by Tyler Dean Gamble collided with a silver 2002 Ford F150 driven by Michael Phillip Lewis. Initial Estimates of damages were $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Gamble and $6,000 to the vehicle driven by Lewis. Gamble was issued a citation for Failure to Obey Yield Sign.
On February 27, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 13-year-old male with 1st Degree Harassment - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This charge was filed following an investigation into an incident that occurred at the Oelwein High School on February 19, 2025. The guardians of the juvenile have been notified, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 4:37pm on February 27, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Brent Alfred Wierck, 39, of Fairbank. Wierck was charged with Defrauding Drug/Alcohol Test (Possessing/Using Synthetic Urine) 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made at the Department of Corrections Oelwein office following a report of a client attempting to falsify their drug test.
At 8:24am on February 25, 2025, Oelwein Police filed charges on two 15-year-old male juveniles and two 16-year-old male juveniles. One 15-year-old was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense. The other 15-year-old was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Device 3rd Offense. One 16-year-old was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 2nd Offense. The other 16-year-old was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Products 3rd Offense. These charges and citations were filed following a report of multiple students possessing vape devices at the high school. All juveniles were released to guardians and this matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
On February 24, 2025, at approximately 2:15pm, Oelwein officers arrested Kyle Lee Brown, 50, of Oelwein. Brown was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor, Disorderly Conduct – Fighting/Violent Behavior – Simple Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 200 block of West Charles after an Oelwein officer observed a disturbance taking place.
On February 23, 2025, at approximately 8:15pm, Oelwein officers arrested Shawna Lee Warnke, 45, on an active Fayette County arrest warrant for Failure to Appear – Assault. This arrest took place in the 100 block of 4th avenue NE.
At 11:48pm on February 21, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Jacob David Bush, 38, of Oelwein. Bush was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE.
At 2:41am on February 22, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Gonzalo-Isaias Cuaquehua Cuaquehua, 22, of Mexico. Cuaquehua Cuaquehua was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Reckless Driving. Cuaquehua Cuaquehua was also issued citations for Failure to Possess Valid Driver's License, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, and Failure to Maintain Control. This arrest was made following Oelwein Police responding to a report of a single vehicle accident involving a rollover in the 10 block of W Charles St. Initial estimates of damages were $10,000 to the vehicle driven by Cuaquehua Cuaquehua, $4,000 to a City of Oelwein streetlight, and $2,500 to two handicap parking signs. Oelwein Police were assisted by Mercy Ambulance Oelwein, the Oelwein Fire Department, and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
At 12:09pm on February 22, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Colton Hunter Hirsch, 18, of Oelwein, with Driving While License Suspended. Hirsch was issued a citation and a summons to court for the infraction following a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd.
At 1:01pm on February 22, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Mitchell Lee Gray, 20, of Oelwein, with Animal Running at Large. Gray was issued a citation for the infraction after investigating reports of a dog running loose in the SE side of Oelwein.
At 3:01pm on February 22, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Kayla Marie Westcott, 25, of Westgate, with Driving While License Suspended. Westcott was issued a citation and a summons to court for the infraction following a traffic stop in the 900 block of S Frederick Ave. Westcott was also issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
At 8:21pm on February 22, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Matthew Tully Shoeneck, 35, of Prairie du Chien, WI. Shoeneck was arrested on a US Marshal's Service warrant for violation of federal probation. This arrest was made in the 500 block of 2nd St SE. Oelwein Police were assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
At around 10:30am on February 20, 2025, Oelwein police filed charges against a 16-year-old female juvenile and a 15-year-old female juvenile. The 16-year-old was charged with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Device and the 15-year-old was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor. These charges were placed following a report of juveniles in possession of vape devices, and possibly Marijuana, at the high school. Both juveniles were turned over to guardians after charges were filed, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
On February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:45am, Oelwein police arrested Ryan Nicholas Gould, 30, of Oelwein on an active Winneshiek County Warrant for Identity Theft under $1,500. Gould was arrested in the Oelwein Police Department lobby after turning himself in.
At approximately 3:03pm, Oelwein officers cited and released Leo D Tapia, 62, of Oelwein for violation of City Ordinance 19-4 – Dog At Large. This incident took place in the 200 block of 2nd St. N.W.
At 7:49pm on February 17, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Eric Lee Buehner, 49, of Oelwein with Illegal Disposal Upon Public Property. Buehner was issued a citation for the offense following a report of illegal dumping at the community recycling bins in the 400 block of 7th Ave SW.
At 2:11pm on February 14, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 16-year-old male juvenile with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product. The male juvenile was charged and released to guardians following a report of a student possessing vape devices at the high school. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 2:11pm on February 14, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 300 block of 7th Ave SE. A black 2007 Buick Lucerne driven by a 16-year-old female juvenile collided with a silver 2022 Kia Sorento driven by a 17-year-old male juvenile. Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to each vehicle. The female juvenile was cited for Failure to Obey Yield Sign.
At 4:14pm on February 14, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 10 block of W Charles St. A black 2016 Jeep Patriot driven by Stephanie Assman collided with a maroon 2002 Dodge Dakota driven by a 16-year-old male juvenile. Initial estimates of damages were $6,000 to the vehicle driven by Assman and $3.500 to the vehicle driven by the juvenile. An illegally parked vehicle blocking a clear view of the intersection contributed to the accident.
At 5:07pm on February 15, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Donald Lawrence Ohrt, 46, of Oelwein, and Christopher Austin-Tyler White, 28, of Oelwein. Ohrt was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Serious Misdemeanor and White was charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor. These arrests were made following reports of a fight in the 500 block of 1st St SE.