At 11:25am on November 9, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Jonathan Edward Greene, 33, of Oelwein, in the 1500 block of S Frederick Ave.  Greene was arrested on a Cheyenne County of Nebraska warrant for Revocation of Probation.

At 3:25am on November 8, 2026, Oelwein Police charged Tameka Renee Leggette, 36, of Merriville, IN, with Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop in the 200 block of W Charles St.  Leggette was issued a citation and summons to court for the offense, as well as a written warning for improper rear lamps.

At 3:16pm on November 8, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 100 block of 4th St NW.  A 16-year-old female juvenile was driving a blue 2010 GMC Acadia eastbound when they veered off the road and struck a utility pole.  No injuries were reported on scene, and initial estimates of damages were $8,000 to the vehicle and $2,500 to the utility pole.  The driver was assigned fault for the accident and was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.  Oelwein Police were assisted by Alliant Energy and Midwest Collision.

At 2:08am on November 7, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Estaban Ricardo Carrasco Jr, 25, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop in the 10 block of 9th St NE.  Carrasco was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor.

At 4:19pm on November 7, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Ronald Lee Beck, 65, of Oelwein, after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of 8th St SW.  Beck was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor.

At 2:08pm on November 5, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Meagan Elizabeth McAllister, 37, of Oelwein, after responding to a call of an intoxicated and disorderly employee in the 300-blk of 5th Ave SW.  McAllister was charged with Public Intoxication - Simple Misdemeanor.

At around 5:30pm on November 5, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of 1st Ave NW.  As a result, James Dylan Poole, 34, of Oelwein, was charged with Driving While License Suspended - Simple Misdemeanor.  Poole was issued a citation and summons to court for the offense.

On November 4, 2026, Oelwein Police formally charged three 17-year-old female juveniles and one 16-year-old female juvenile in connection with a group fight that occurred on October 28, 2026 in the 10 block of N Frederick Ave.  Each juvenile was charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor.  Guardians of the juveniles were notified of the charges and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

On Nov 1, 2026, Oelwein Police formally charged a 17-year-old male juvenile with 5th Degree Theft - Simple Misdemeanor, after completing an investigation into a report of shoplifting in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd that occurred on October 10, 2026.  This case has been referred to Juvenile Court and the juvenile's guardians have been notified of the charges.

At around 9:20am on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of four students caught vaping at Oelwein Middle School.  As a result, four juveniles were issued citations.  One 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a second 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 2nd Offense, a third 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense, and an 11-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense

At 10:36am on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Seth Michael Alexander, 21, of Oelwein.  Alexander was arrested in the 1500 block of S Frederick Ave on a Hardin County warrant for Probation Revocation.

At 11:24pm on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Rock Island Rd resulting in the arrest of Jacob John Howe, 24, of Dunkerton.  Howe was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor.

On November 1, 2026, at 1:16am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in 100 block of 5th Ave SW. As a result of this traffic stop, Mathew Urban, 22, of Oelwein was cited and released for Driving While License Suspended.

At 1:49am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of North Frederick. As a result of this traffic stop, Cloey Sells, 22, of Waverly IA, was placed into custody for Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense (X3) – Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 2nd Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug – Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor.

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE:

October 31, 2026

RELEASE: Search Warrant Executed at 27 6th Avenue NE; Two Individuals Charged

OELWEIN, Iowa — At approximately 3:27 a.m. on October 31, 2026, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant at 27 6th Avenue NE in Oelwein. As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged:

Ruben DeJesus, 39, Oelwein
Possession of Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, Third or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony)
Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana, Third or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

Candice Lynn Carrol, 42, Oelwein
Possession of Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor)
Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana, First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor)
Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (Serious Misdemeanor)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

At around 2:53pm on October 28, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Rd and 3rd St SE.  A red 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, driven by Kim Eric Hoofnagle, 70, of Oelwein, was at a stop sign when they proceeded westbound after stopping but failed to ensure they were clear of traffic, thus colliding with the front passenger side of a black 2007 Kia Sedona, driven by Rosemary Bradley, 69, of Oelwein.  Initial estimates of damages were $500 to Hoofnagle's vehicle and $2,000 to Bradley's vehicle.  Hoofnagle was assigned fault for the accident and cited for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device.  Mercy Ambulance Oelwein was called to the scene to evaluate a driver as a precaution for reported pain.  Oelwein Police were also assisted by Midwest Collision as one of the vehicles had been disabled from the accident.

At 11:10pm on October 30, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kadence Elizabeth Dall Winther-Spurbeck, 22, of Oelwein, after officers responded to a report of a female subject under the influence of alcohol causing a disturbance in the 800 block of 1st Ave NE.  Dall Winther-Spurbeck was charged with Public Intoxication - Simple Misdemeanor.

On October 27, 2026, at 3:21 p.m., Oelwein officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 2nd Avenue Northwest and 3rd Street Northwest. The investigation determined that a 2017 Bluebird school bus belonging to the Oelwein Community School District, operated by Dwayne Cooper of Oelwein, was traveling northbound on 2nd Avenue Northwest when a 2027 Jeep Renegade, operated by Alyssa Sparrgrove of Strawberry Point, failed to yield while traveling westbound on 3rd Street Northwest and turned into the school bus. Damage was estimated at approximately $4,000 to Sparrgrove’s vehicle and $4,000 to the school bus. No injuries were reported. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by Midwest Collision.

At 6:29 p.m., Oelwein officers arrested Phillip Hayden, 32, of Oelwein, on a Fayette County warrant - original charge of driving while license barred, an aggravated misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 100 block of 8th Avenue Northwest.