At 2:33pm on September 27, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Austin Sylvester Perry, 21, of Fairbank. Perry was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor, with the arrest taking place in the 100 block of 1st St SW following a traffic stop. Perry was also issued an Equipment Repair Order for defective exhaust.
At 8:23pm on September 27, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Daniel Warren Wrice, 62, of Oelwein. Wrice was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor. The arrest was made in the 10 block of 2nd St NW.
At 12:20am on September 24, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested James Martin Crawford, 65, of Oelwein. Crawford was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for Probation Violation. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE.
On September 23, 2025, Oelwein Police completed an investigation into an incident that occurred on August 29, 2025, in the 100 block of 1st Ave SE. As a result, Jana Alexis Rhoades, 21, of Sumner, and Rebecca Charlene Harshman, 23, of Oelwein, were each charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor. Both parties were issued citations and summons to court for the offenses.
At 2:33pm on September 23, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the Dollar Tree. A gray 2016 Subaru Forester driven by Diane Stejskal struck and entered the front windows of the building, after the driver pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal when attempting to park. Initial estimates of damages are $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Stejskal and $9,000 to the building.
On September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:12pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Shauna Jean Snyder, 36, of Oelwein. Snyder was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on original charges of Possession of Controlled Substance. Snyder was placed into custody in the 100 block of 13th Ave SW.
On September 21, 2025, at approximately 3:15am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE. As a result, Phillip Danniel Hayden, 31, of Oelwein, was cited and released for Driving While License Suspended.
At approximately 7:24pm, the Oelwein Police Department investigated a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 14th St and Rock Island Road. Upon completion of the investigation, it was determined that a 2017 Ford Escape was traveling northbound in the outside lane when the driver, Suzanne Elizabeth Carey of Oelwein, made a left hand. Upon turning, Carey collided with a 2018 GMC Sierra K1500, operated by Kevin Gann of Hazelton. Initial property damage estimates were $10,000 to Gann’s vehicle and $7,000 to Carey’s vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Carey was issued a citation for Turning at Intersection Violation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department, MercyOne Ambulance Service, Midwest Collision Center and B&L Body Shop.
On September 17, 2025, at approximately 8:20am, Oelwein Officers cited and released Marty Jay Villa, 59, of Oelwein for Driving While License Suspended. This citation is the result of a traffic stop that was conducted in the 200 block of 7th Avenue South East.
On September 15, 2025, Oelwein Police charged a 17-year-old male juvenile with 2nd Degree Theft - Class D Felony. This charge was filed following an investigation into a motor vehicle theft that occurred on September 9, 2025. The guardians of the juvenile have been notified, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
On September 14, 2025, Oelwein Police filed charges on two juveniles in connection with vandalism at Wings Park that occurred on September 3, 2025. A 13-year-old male juvenile and a 12-year-old male juvenile were each charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief - Simple Misdemeanor. The guardians of the juveniles have been informed, and the matter will be referred to Juvenile Court.
At 1:49pm on September 9, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Shauna Jean Snyder, 36, of Oelwein. Snyder was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 100 block of 1st Ave NW.
At 4:57pm on September 9, 2025, Oelwein Police responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 7th St SE and 2nd Ave NE. A blue 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by a seventeen year old female, turned across the front of a black 2009 Yamaha XVS1100, operated by Brad Taylor, resulting in a collision. Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to the Malibu and $4,000 to the vehicle operated by Taylor. The operator of the Malibu was assigned fault for the accident and was issued a citation for Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn. Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance Oelwein.
On September 7, 2025, at approximately 10:08am, Oelwein Officers arrested Michael Shane Story Jr, 30, of Oelwein. Story was arrested on charges of Disorderly Conduct – Simple Misdemeanor, Public Intoxication – Simple Misdemeanor, Possession of Firearm Suppressor – Class D Felony, and Reckless Use of Firearm – Simple Misdemeanor. Story was arrested in the 10-block of 3rd St NW after a reported incident.
At approximately 8:48pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Stephanie Lynn Henry, 37, of Oelwein. Henry was arrested on a Fayette County Warrant, for Failure to Appear – original charge of Violation of No Contact Order. This arrest took place in the 10 block of 1st Avenue SE.
