At 7:04 p.m. on June 6th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Crystal Lynn Harkrader, 39, of Oelwein. Harkrader was arrested 300 block of 7th Ave SW on a Fayette County warrant for Violation of Compulsory EDU Mediation Agreement.

At 6:35 p.m. on June 5th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Richard Lee Higgins, 51, of Independence. Higgins was arrested on a charge of Driving While License Suspended. Higgins was also cited for registration violation and open container. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 400 block of 6th Ave SW. 

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at 14th St SE and Industrial Park Road at 10:15 p.m. on June 1st, 2023. A GMC Yukon driven by Jessica Bratten collided with a Toyota Tacoma driven by Adam Franzen, Initial estimates of damage were $1500 to each vehicle. 

At 9:56 a.m. on June 2nd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Dru Jo-el Bowser, 27, of Oelwein. Bowser was arrested in the 1500 block of South Frederick Ave on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Violation of No Contact Order. 

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at 14th St SE and Industrial Park Road at 10:15 p.m. on June 1st, 2023. A GMC Yukon driven by Jessica Bratten collided with a Toyota Tacoma driven by Adam Franzen, Initial estimates of damage were $1500 to each vehicle. 

At 9:56 a.m. on June 2nd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Dru Jo-el Bowser, 27, of Oelwein. Bowser was arrested in the 1500 block of South Frederick Ave on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Violation of No Contact Order. 

At 10:57 p.m. on May 31st, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Chris Allen Henry Mundt, 29, of Oelwein. Mundt was arrested in the 400 block of Mulford Drive on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Theft (3rd degree) - felony. 

At 8:21 p.m. on May 24th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Ray Devon Watkins Jr., 28, of Oelwein. Watkins was arrested on a charge of Driving While License Suspended. This arrest was made following a traffic stop at 2nd Ave and West Charles.

At 1:36 p.m. on May 26th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Regina Rena Larsen, 50, of Oelwein. Larsen was arrested in the 500 block of 2nd St SW on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving While License Suspended.

At 4:28 p.m. on May 27th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Lakoda Louise Christensen, 26, of Oelwein. Christensen was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault - serious misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of a disturbance in the 100 block of 1st Ave NW. 

At 4:22 p.m. on May 23rd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Adam Thomas MacInnis, 18, of Oelwein. MacInnis was arrested in the 1000 block of 1st Ave SW on Fayette County warrants for original charges of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (6 counts), and Theft (5th degree).

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release DATE:
May 22, 2023
Release: Northeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of 5th Ave NE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:
1) Cody Glenn Klingsmith, 36, of Oelwein:
Possession with intent to deliver marijuana - Class D Felony
Five counts of possession of a firearm as a felon - Class D Felony
Two counts of drug tax stamp violation - Class D Felony
Child Endangerment - Aggravated Misdemeanor
Two counts of unlawful possession of prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

2) John Stephen Clark, 54, of Oelwein:
Possession of a controlled substance - marijuana - 2nd offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine - Serious Misdemeanor Two counts
of unlawful possession of prescription drug - 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.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Independence Police K-9 Unit, and the Oelwein Community Development Department.

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at 14th St SE and Rock Island Road at 12:16 p.m. on May 17th, 2023. A 2011 Chevy Malibu driven by Loyce Louise Bunn collided with a 2003 Buick LeSabre driven by Ronald Andrew Pouk. Initial estimates of damage were $5000 to the vehicle driven by Bunn and $5000 to the vehicle driven by Pouk. Bunn was cited for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way. 

Media Release 

DATE: May 17, 2023

Release: Search Warrants Continue - Southeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
     

     At approximately 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 block of 2nd St 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:

1)   Ronald Craig Dean, 45, of Oelwein:

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony

Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony

Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

2)   Manlio Canuto Escamilla, 46, of Oelwein:

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony

Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony

Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

Felony warrant for Violation of Probation

Aggravated Misdemeanor warrant for Violation of Probation

3)   Christina Marie Heins, 47, of Oelwein:

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony

Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 1st offense- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

Also, charged as a result of this investigation, but already in custody:

4)   Skylar Joseph Buhr, 33, of Oelwein:

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony

Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony

Keeping premises for controlled substance use- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - 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.

"Our law enforcement team continues to focus on the illegal drug trade and illegal drug use in and around our community," states Chief Jeremy Logan. "If you are involved in this activity, we encourage you to reach out to us for help, otherwise, we will be knocking on your door soon." The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, and the Independence Police K-9 Unit.