21/07: PRESS RELEASE
Oelwein Police Department
Media Release
Oelwein Police Seek Public Assistance In Locating Fugitive:
On July 20, 2010; at approximately 4:14 p.m., the Oelwein Police Department received a report of a male subject that was causing a disturbance in the 10 block of 8th Avenue S.E. Upon arrival, officers met with Jeffrey John Gries, aka Jeffrey John Huinker; of Oelwein.
During this investigation, Mr. Gries lunged towards an officer assaulting him about the head. The officer reacted and attempted to control Mr. Gries. Mr. Gries continued to resist arrest and fled the area on foot. Officers pursued him until the 10 block of 5th Avenue NE where another scuffle took place. Mr. Gries again fled the area on foot. Officers from the Oelwein Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the Bremer County Sheriff’s Department attempted to locate Mr. Gries without success. One officer received injuries from the incident and was subsequently treated and released from Oelwein Mercy Hospital. That officer will be on medical leave for an undetermined time period.
Chief Jeremy Logan stated, “This is an incident in which our officers were called to assist the public with an out of control person. The officers acted in a professional manner in trying to calm and control the subject and this person lashed out at those that were there to help him. We take assaults on law enforcement very seriously and will continue to knock on doors and search possible locations until he is taken into custody. Those that attempt to harbor him will face criminal charges as well.”
A warrant for the arrest of Jeffrey John Gries was issued on July 20, 2010.
On July 21, 2010; officers obtained information as to a possible location of Mr. Gries. The Oelwein Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department , the Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa State Patrol Aircraft searched areas around the community without success.
The Oelwein Police Department encourages persons with information as to the location of Jeffrey John Gries, to call 319-283-4311. Calls can be anonymous.
No photo of the subject is available at this time.
Media Release
Oelwein Police Seek Public Assistance In Locating Fugitive:
On July 20, 2010; at approximately 4:14 p.m., the Oelwein Police Department received a report of a male subject that was causing a disturbance in the 10 block of 8th Avenue S.E. Upon arrival, officers met with Jeffrey John Gries, aka Jeffrey John Huinker; of Oelwein.
During this investigation, Mr. Gries lunged towards an officer assaulting him about the head. The officer reacted and attempted to control Mr. Gries. Mr. Gries continued to resist arrest and fled the area on foot. Officers pursued him until the 10 block of 5th Avenue NE where another scuffle took place. Mr. Gries again fled the area on foot. Officers from the Oelwein Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the Bremer County Sheriff’s Department attempted to locate Mr. Gries without success. One officer received injuries from the incident and was subsequently treated and released from Oelwein Mercy Hospital. That officer will be on medical leave for an undetermined time period.
Chief Jeremy Logan stated, “This is an incident in which our officers were called to assist the public with an out of control person. The officers acted in a professional manner in trying to calm and control the subject and this person lashed out at those that were there to help him. We take assaults on law enforcement very seriously and will continue to knock on doors and search possible locations until he is taken into custody. Those that attempt to harbor him will face criminal charges as well.”
A warrant for the arrest of Jeffrey John Gries was issued on July 20, 2010.
On July 21, 2010; officers obtained information as to a possible location of Mr. Gries. The Oelwein Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department , the Iowa State Patrol and the Iowa State Patrol Aircraft searched areas around the community without success.
The Oelwein Police Department encourages persons with information as to the location of Jeffrey John Gries, to call 319-283-4311. Calls can be anonymous.
No photo of the subject is available at this time.
