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 4^th 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 2^nd 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.

At 6:54pm on February 11, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Tyler Wayne Forney, 30, of Fayette.  Forney was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 1200 block of S Frederick Ave.  In addition, Forney was cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, Fraudulent Use of Registration, and Operating a Non-registered Vehicle.

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY

CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release DATE:

February 9, 2025

Release: Three Arrested After Saturday Night Search Warrant

     At approximately 8:58 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 500 block of 1st Street SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

• Donald Lawrence Ohrt, 46, Oelwein:                                      

               Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st: Serious Misdemeanor

               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Simple Misdemeanor

                Interference with Official Acts: Simple Misdemeanor

• Christopher Austin-Tyler White, 28, Oelwein:

                Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st: Serious Misdemeanor

• Tonya Mary Pennington, 49, Oelwein:

                Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st: Serious Misdemeanor

                Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st: Serious Misdemeanor

                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Simple Misdemeanor

     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.

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 12:44am, Oelwein officers arrested Jesus Abimael Hernandez, 32, of Rio Grande Texas. Hernandez was arrested on a Fayette County Warrant for original charge of Fifth Degree Theft. This arrest took place in the 2500 block of South Frederick.

At approximately 2:02pm Oelwein Officers cited and released Nicole Leanne Burgos, 31, of Oelwein for Driving While License Suspended. Burgos was also cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. These citations were issued following a traffic stop in the 700 block of 4^th Avenue S.W.

At 11:46pm on February 6, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Dizney Marie Willenborg, 24, of Oelwein with Reckless Driving.  Willenborg was cited and given a court summons following a report of a hit and run accident in the 10 block of 5th St NW.  Willenborg was also given citations for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and Failure to Carry Registration.

At 10:54am on February 7, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block of 8th Ave SE.  A white 2023 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Janice Vorwald collided with black 2016 Ford Taurus driven by Ashley Kisner.  Initial estimates of damages were $2,500 to the vehicle driven by Vorwald and $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Kisner.  Vorwald was issued a written warning for Careless Driving.