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May 9,2024

Two NE Side Search Warrants Served
 
At approximately 12:57 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 block of 1st Ave. NE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject was arrested and charged:
 
Stephanie Ann Ferguson, 32, of Oelwein:
Child Endangerment, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of Controlled substance- Marijuana, a Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor
 
Ferguson was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and this is still under investigation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette Police K-9 Unit.
 
 
At approximately 3:48 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 900 block of 1st Ave. NE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject was arrested and charged:
 
Philip Daniel Trevino, 32, of Oelwein:
Child Endangerment, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of Controlled Substance- Marijuana 2nd Offense, a Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor
 
Trevino was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and this case is still under investigation.

May 8,2024

At 1:01pm on May 4, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested a 16-year-old female juvenile.  The juvenile was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  These charges followed an incident occurring on April 26, 2024, when a report of a student possessing THC products was made and Oelwein Police confiscated these items.  The juvenile was released to their guardians and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

 

At 1:06am on May 6, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Jacob Edmund Strempke, 32, of Oelwein.  Strempke was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following multiple reports of a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of 2nd Ave SW.

 

At 11:36am on May 6, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Linse Marie Weigel, 33, of La Crosse, WI.  Weigel was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2000 block of S Frederick Ave.

May 5,2024

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 1600 block of South Frederick Ave at 2:10 p.m. on May 5th, 2024. A Chevy Cobalt was traveling northbound when it lost control and entered the ditch. The driver was cited for Failure to Maintain Control.

May 4,2024

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of 2nd St SE and E Hillside Dr at 10:11am on May 3, 2024.  A light blue Buick Lacrosse driven by Kathryn Maness collided with a silver Ford Edge owned by Jane Pagel.  Initial estimates of damages were $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Maness and $2,000 to the vehicle owned by Pagel.

May 3,2024

At 5:54pm on May 1, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Scott Deitrick Overmann, 45, of Oelwein.  Overmann was charged with Assault - Simple Misdemeanor, Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor, and Disorderly Conduct - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following reports of Overmann making threats in the 100 block of E Charles St.

 

At 11:24am on May 2, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested three 14-year-old male juveniles.  Each juvenile was charged with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense.  The juveniles were cited and released to their guardians following a report of students using vape pens.  This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

May 2,2024

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA Media Release

DATE: May 2, 2024

Release: Death Investigation - Follow-up On May 1, 2024, the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner (IOSME) conducted an autopsy on the body that was discovered in Oelwein, on April 29, 2024. the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner positively identified the body as that of 58-year-old Darrell Lee Lathum. Lathum’s death is not being considered suspicious and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Agencies that participated in the investigation are the Oelwein Police Department, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the Fayette Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Fayette County Medical Examiner, and the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner.

Death Investigation

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

 

Media Release DATE:

April 30, 2024

Release: Death Investigation

     At approximately 9:24 p.m. on April 29, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department received a report of a possible deceased person that was located in a wooded area in the 10 block of 3rd Ave NW. Upon arrival, officers located the body of a deceased male.

     At this time, the matter is considered an unattended death investigation. The scene was processed and the body has been transported to the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office in Ankeny, Iowa, to determine the cause of death and to provide a positive identification. Officers were on scene until approximately 1:05 p.m. on this date.

     Agencies participating in the investigation are the Oelwein Police Department, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the Fayette Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

April 30,2024

At 4:16pm on April 29, 2024. Oelwein Police formally charged a 16-year-old female juvenile with Possession of a Controlled Substance - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  These charges were filed as a result of an initial incident occurring on April 23, 2024, when Oelwein Police discovered a controlled substance in the possession of the juvenile while investigating a complaint of students with vape pens.  The guardians of the juvenile have been notified of the charges and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

April 28,2024

At 1:35am on April 28, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Cori Lee Lickiss, 19, of Oelwein; Ryan Patrick Rael, 19, of Oelwein; Conner Scott Jorgensen, 19, of Oelwein; Emily Ann Hess, 18, of Independence; and Hannah Lynn Jans, 19, of Oelwein.  Each individual was charged with Under Age Possession of Alcohol 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor.  The listed individuals were cited and released following a report of a loud altercation in the 1800 block of S Frederick Ave.

April 26, 2024

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 300 block of 8th Ave S.E. At 8:50 a.m. on April 25, 2024.  A black Pontiac G6 collided with a silver Chevy Impala.  Minor damage was reported to both vehicles.

On April 26, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., Oelwein Officers executed a traffic stop in the 400 block of 7th Street SE in Oelwein.  The driver, 41-year-old Jonathan Mark Steinbron of Oelwein, was arrested and charged with Open Container. Steinbron was also issued a citation for failure to maintain registration plate.

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