At 11:28pm on August 2, 2026, Oelwein Police detained a 17-year-old male juvenile after responding to a single vehicle accident in the 100 block of E Charles St. After an investigation it was found that the juvenile was driving while under the influence of alcohol, leading to the accident where upon turning eastbound onto E Charles St from 1st Ave SE, they failed to properly negotiate the turn and drove upon the sidewalk, striking and knocking over a streetlight owned by the City of Oelwein. The vehicle suffered disabling damage, with estimated total damage of $4,000. The estimated damage to the streetlight is $13,000. There were no injuries reported. The juvenile was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (1st Offense) - Serious Misdemeanor and was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control. The juvenile was released to the custody of their guardians, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court. Oelwein Police were assisted by Midwest Collision and Towing.
Note: This release was updated to include the monetary value of the damage to the streetlight.
At 8:14pm on August 1, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested James Daniel Mull, 44, of Oelwein. Mull was arrested on 20 Buchanan County warrants for original charges of two counts of Eluding (Speed 25 or More Over Limit) - Class D Felony, Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor, and 16 additional driving offenses. This arrest was made in the 100 block of 2nd Ave NW.
At 3:05am on July 30, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Maxwell Rolon, 55, of Oelwein. Rolon was arrested on an Iowa Department of Corrections warrant for an original charge of Violation of Parole. This arrest was made in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Road.
At 1:47am on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cameron Jon Wilson, 31, of Oelwein. Wilson was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony. This arrest was made in the 200 block of 3rd Ave SE after officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
At 5:08pm on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police formally charged two juveniles, a 13-year-old male and a 16-year-ol male, with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief - Simple Misdemeanor. These charges follow an investigation into damages caused to the Williams Wellness Center on July 22, 2026. The guardians of the juveniles have been notified of the charges, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 10:58pm on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Camron James McNeese, 21, of Independence. McNeese was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor, following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 1st Ave SW.
At 12:26pm on July 28, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cyle Bruce Moser, 57, of Oelwein, on two Clayton County warrants. The first warrant was on original charges of Operating While Intoxicated (1st Offense) - Serious Misdemeanor and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor. The second warrant was on an original charge of Failure to Appear for Contempt Hearing. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 1st St SW.
At 5:29pm on July 28, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cheryl Ann Stroud, 60, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop near the intersection of Hwy 281 and Hwy 150. Stroud was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Violation of Probation.
On July 27, 2028, at 10:01pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject at a residence in the 300 block of 2nd Ave NW. As a result of the investigation, Zacharias James Stowe, 38, of Hazleton was arrested on two charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (3rd or Subsequent Offense) – Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor.
On July 19, 2026, at 5:45pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of a 2-vehicle accident in the 10 block of 9th Ave Se. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Annette Barker, had backed into a 2012 Mazda MZ3. Approximately $1,500 of damage was done to Barker’s vehicle and $1,500 damage to the Mazda MZ3. No injuries were reported.
At 1:09pm on July 20, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Jacob David Snay, 32, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 6th Ave SE. Snay was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor.
At 3:21pm on July 19, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kyle Lee Brown, 51, of Oelwein. Brown was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Sex Offender Registration Violation (2nd or Subsequent Offense) - Class D Felony. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 4th St NE.
At 7:15pm on July 19, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 41, of Oelwein. Wilson was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Accessory After the Fact - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 500 block of Rock Island Rd.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release
DATE: July 16, 2026
Release: Charges Filed Following Attempted Armed Robbery and Shooting Investigation
The Oelwein Police Department has filed charges against multiple individuals following the investigation of an attempted armed robbery and shooting that occurred on July 10, 2026, in the McDonald’s parking lot in Oelwein.
At approximately 9:06 pm., officers responded to multiple reports of a confrontation and gunfire in the parking lot. The investigation determined that several individuals had arranged to meet for the purported sale of property.
During the confrontation, a handgun was displayed and at least one round was fired. No injuries were reported. Officers recovered a spent 9mm cartridge casing from the scene and seized an involved vehicle as evidence.
The investigation involved the extensive use of law enforcement technology, including unmanned aircraft systems, thermal-imaging equipment, license plate recognition cameras, surveillance video, and other electronic investigative resources. These tools, combined with witness interviews, physical evidence, and traditional investigative methods, assisted officers in reconstructing the incident, identifying involved vehicles, and narrowing the list of potential suspects.
As a result of the investigation, criminal complaints have been filed and arrest warrants have been requested for:
Jaqwon Jerome Ndimbe, age 16, of Waterloo
Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a Class C Felony
Assault While Participating in a Felony, a Class D Felony
Going Armed with Intent, a Class D Felony
Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a Class D Felony
Mason Lee Bushaw, age 17, of Oelwein
Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
The Oelwein Police Department has also submitted a juvenile referral concerning a 15-year-old juvenile from Hazleton for:Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
The identifying information is being released in accordance with Iowa law because the allegations involve conduct that would constitute a forcible felony if committed by an adult.
The investigation remains active. Law enforcement continues to examine the actions of additional individuals, and arrest warrants have been requested for others believed to have been involved. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
The filing of a criminal complaint, the request or issuance of an arrest warrant, or the submission of a juvenile referral is not a determination of guilt. All persons accused of criminal or delinquent conduct are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty through the appropriate court proceedings.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted during the investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the Fayette Police Department, and the Waterloo Police Department.
