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January 24th, 2017

 

Oelwein Police Complete Robbery Investigation – Arrests Made

 

On January 11, 2017 at approximately 2116 hours, the Oelwein Police Department was notified of an armed robbery that occurred in the 300 block of West Charles St. During this incident, a person walking was approached by two males. The victim was grabbed by one male and placed into a choke hold. One male displayed a firearm at the victim, and physically struck the victim about the head with the firearm. The victim was subsequently struck two more times in the head with the firearm. The two males then ran from the area, after taking property from the victim.

 

Two suspects were identified through the investigation that ensued. As a result of the investigation, on January 13th, a search warrant was executed at 102 8th Ave NW Apt 13D in Oelwein. During the course of this search warrant execution, a traffic stop was also conducted in the 300 block of East Charles St, where Officers located a suspect and also seized a handgun and ammunition.

 

As a result, Oelwein Police have arrested and charged Stephan Andrew Loers, 19, of Cedar Falls, with Robbery in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony, and Carrying Weapons, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

 

Tyrin James Jones, 18, of Waterloo, is charged with Robbery in the 1st Degree, a Class B Felony.

 

Shawnnessy Washington, 18, of Oelwein, is charged with Accessory After the Fact, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

 

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Cedar Falls Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol. Additional charges are pending, as the investigation is ongoing.

 

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