Press Releases

October 7, 2024

At Approximately 7:45pm on Monday October 7, 2024, Oelwein officers arrested Anthony James Taylor, 41, of Oelwein on charges of Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations – Serious Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 3rd or Subsequent Offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor. Taylor was taken into custody following an incident in the 100 block of 12th Avenue Northwest.

October 5, 2024

At 9:45am on October 4th, 2024, Oelwein Police cited a 14-year-old male juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Device 2nd Offense.  This citation was issued following a report of a juvenile caught with a vape pen at Oelwein High School.  The juvenile was released to a guardian and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

 

At 1:12am on October 5th, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Shane Alen Bratten, 54, of Oelwein.  Bratten was charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief - Class D Felony and 1st Degree Harassment - Aggravated Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 400 block of W Charles St following an initial report of burglary that occurred in the 100 block of 6th Ave SW.

 

At 4:01am on October 5th, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Edward Dean Corbin Jr, 66, of Oelwein.  Corbin was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 300 block of N Frederick Ave.

October 1, 2024

On October 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:15pm, Oelwein Officers arrest Dallas Wade Shannon,49, of Oelwein, on a Fayette County Arrest Warrant for original charge of Domestic Abuse Assault – 2nd Offense – Serious Misdemeanor. Shannon was taken into custody in the 2600 block of South Frederick.

 

At approximately 6:10pm, Oelwein Officers also arrested Robert Allen Latham,50, Of Oelwein on Charges of Operating While Under the Influence – 3rd or subsequent offense – Class D Felony and Driving While License Revoked. Latham was also cited for Open Container. These charges stem from a traffic stop in the 10 block of 1st Avenue S.E.

September 27, 2024

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 6:00pm, Oelwein Police Officers arrested Amanda Marie Steggall, 43, on an active Fayette County warrant for Failure To Appear – Show Cause Hearing. Steggall was taken into custody following an incident in the 500 block of 3rd Avenue SE.

September 27,2024

At 8:45am on September 26, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile.  The juvenile was charged with Trespassing 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following reports of a disorderly student at the Parkside School.  The juvenile was released to their guardians and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

 

At 4:15pm on September 26, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Isiah Dean Heidt, 26, of Oelwein.  Heidt was arrested on a Bremer County warrant for an original charge of Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 900 block of 2nd Ave NE.

 

At 7:35pm on September 26, 2024, Oelwein Police cited Colt Alan Steggall, 42, of Oelwein, with Unlawful Burning of Waste.  Steggall was cited and given a summons to appear in court following reports of plastic being burnt in the 300 block of 5th Ave SE.

September 26,2024

At 10:53am on September 25, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Natalie Jolene Lapole, 31, of Oelwein.  Lapole was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Making a False Report to a Public Entity - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 200 block of 5th Ave NE.

 

At 3:35pm on September 25, 2024, Oelwein Police cited Debbie Lee Huber, 66, of Oelwein for Unlawful Disposal on Public Property.  Huber was cited and given a summons to court following the discovery of paint cans deposited on the ground in front of public recycling bins.

September 25,2024

At 9:20pm on September 23, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Amy Renee Lickiss, 39, of Oelwein.  Lickiss was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of 8th Ave NE.

September 22, 2024

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 1:15 pm Oelwein Officers arrested Dean Adelbert Stone II,47, of Oelwein, on a Fayette County warrant for Driving While Barred. This arrest took place in the 100 block of 1st St SW.

 

At 4:33pm, Oelwein Officers also arrested Robert T.C. Gould, 44, of Oelwein, for Driving While Barred – Aggravated Misdemeanor. Gould was also cited for Registration Violation. This arrest was made after an Oelwein Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of 3rd St S.E.

September,19, 2024

Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the intersection of 1st Avenue and 6th Street N.E. at 11:30 am on September 19, 2024.  A 2008 International 7000 series garbage truck, driven by Cody Cramer collided with a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Richard Simpson.  Initial estimates of damages were $1000 to the vehicle driven by Cramer and $15,000 to the vehicle driven by Simpson. Cramer was cited for Failure to Obey Yield Sign.

September 17,2024

At 1:48pm on September 16, 2024, Oelwein Police charged Jon Luverne Michael, 47, of Hazleton, with Driving While License Suspended.  Michael was cited and given a summons to appear in court following a traffic stop in the 700 block of S Frederick Ave.

 

At 3:18pm on September 16, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Emma Rose Butters, 18, of Hazleton.  Butters was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule II/Cocaine) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule I/Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor, and Driving While License Suspended.  This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 500 block of 6th Ave SW.

Search Press Releases