On March 5, 2026, at 11:52pm, Oelwein Officers were called to a residence in the 10 block of 9th St Ne, for a report of an ongoing physical domestic assault with a subject possibly armed with a firearm. As a result, James Richard Beebe, 22, of Independence was arrested on charges of Threatened Intimidation with Dangerous Weapon – Class D Felony, Domestic Abuse Assault – 2nd Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Assault – Simple Misdemeanor.
On March 4, 2026, at 8:07pm, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 9th Ave Se. As a result of this traffic stop, Loyd Leon Williams III, 39, of Oelwein, was arrested on a Buchanan County Warrant for Failure to Appear on Charge of Iowa Domestic Abuse Program – Contempt. Additionally, Williams was summoned to court for Driving While License Suspended.
At around 8:30am on March 2, 2026, Oelwein Police received reports that a backhoe traveling along S Frederick Ave was being operated by a driver with a suspended license. A couple minutes later a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle in the 300 block of S Frederick Ave, where the driver was identified as Dennis Lee Weaver, 79, of Oelwein. Weaver was charged with Driving While License Suspended, being issued a citation and summons to court for the violation.
At 8:38pm on March 1, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 13th Ave NW and 3rd St NW. As a result, the driver, Joshua Evan Moore, 46, of Oelwein, was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Violation of Parole. Moore was also issued a citation for Driving While License Suspended.
At 3:39pm on February 28, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of 6th Ave SW. As a result, the driver, Maxwell Rolon, 55, of Oelwein, was charged with Driving While License Suspended. Rolon was issued a citation and court summons for the offense, as well as a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and a warning for speeding.
On February 27, 2026, at 1:26am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd. As a result of the traffic stop, Mathew Aaron Urban, 22, of Oelwein, was issued a summons into court for Driving While License Suspended – Scheduled Infraction.
At 10:36am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Charles and Outer Road. As a result of the traffic stop, Kaiden Lee Reinking, 19, of Hawkeye was issued a summons into court for Driving While License Suspended – Scheduled Infraction.
At 2:20pm on February 26, 2026, Oelwein Police charged Chase Ray Edmonds, 18, of Oelwein, with Underage Possession or Use of Tobacco/Vape Product. Edmonds was issued a citation for the offense following a report of a student possessing a vape device at Oelwein High School.
At 2:47pm on February 23, 2026, Oelwein Police charged a 12-year-old female juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product. The juvenile was issued a citation for the offense following a report of a student possessing a vape device at Oelwein Middle School.
At 9:44pm on February 24, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a call of a 15-year-old male juvenile threatening people with a knife in the 100 block of 6th Ave SE. Shortly afterwards officers located and arrested the juvenile, who was then transported to North Iowa Juvenile Detention Services for secure placement. The juvenile was charged with Going Armed with Intent - Class D Felony, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor, and 1st Degree Harassment (Threats) - Aggravated Misdemeanor. A legal guardian of the juvenile was notified, and the case has been referred to Juvenile Court.
On February 23, 2026, at 12:08pm, Oelwein Officers responded to and investigated a 2-vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of 14th St Se and Rock Island Road. A 2019 Ram 1500 traveling Southbound, operated by Cee Ann Holmes, 33, of Hawkeye, attempted to turn left in front of a 2012 Honda CRV that was traveling Northbound, operated by Kristin McGraw, 41, of Oelwein, causing both vehicles to collide. Approximately $6,000 of damage was reported to the Ram 1500. $8,000 of damage was reported towards the Honda CRV. As a result of the investigation, Holmes was placed at fault and was issued a citation for Unsafe Turn. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene.
On February 21, 2026, at 12:47am, Oelwein officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 1st St SE. As a result of the traffic stop, Emma Kuhn, 20, and Alaina Patrick, 20, both of Oelwein, were cited and released for Underage Possession of Tobacco as well as Underage Possession of Alcohol.