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November 2, 2024

At 12:14am on November 2, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Caleb Lee Bradshaw, 27, of Oelwein.  Bradshaw was charged with Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer - Class D Felony, Assaulting a Police Officer - Serious Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of disorderly conduct in the 400 block of N Frederick Ave.

October 30th, 2024

On October 30th, 2024, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Oelwein Officers arrested Tonya Auzetta Stewart, 18, of Oelwein. Stewart was arrested on a Black Hawk County warrant for an original charge of Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness. This arrest took place in the 500 Block of Rock Island Road.

October 29, 2024

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 8:10am, Oelwein Officers cited and released Charles Anthony Serrano, 28, of Oelwein, for Driving While License Suspended. This citation was issued following a traffic stop in the 600 block of 3rd St S.E.

 

At approximately 5:15pm, Oelwein officers arrested Cameron Ray Seeders, 22, of Oelwein. Seeders was arrested on two Fayette County warrants on original charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense. Seeders was taken into custody in the 100-blk of North Frederick  

October 28, 2024

At 3:04pm on October 27, 2024, Oelwein Police charged Gary Roy Wright, 59, of Oelwein, with Driving While License Suspended.  Wright was cited and released with a summons to appear following a traffic stop in the 100 block of N Frederick Ave.

October 27, 2024

At 12:37pm on October 25, 2024, Oelwein Police formally charged a 14-year-old male juvenile with Assault Causing Bodily Injury - Serious Misdemeanor.  This charge stems from an incident on October 7, 2024, where officers responding to a noise complaint in the 100 block of 3rd Ave NW found that an assault had taken place.  This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.

 

At 4:30pm on October 26, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Lloyd Wayne Scott Jr., 37, of Oelwein.  Scott was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Involving Display/Use of a Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor, Child Endangerment - Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of 1st Ave SE.

 

At 6:27pm on October 26, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Jayden Michael Heidt, 22, of Oelwein.  Heidt was charged with 3rd Degree Burglary - Class D Felony, Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Institution - Class D Felony, and Possession of Burglar's Tools - Aggravated Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of suspicious individuals in the 200 block of 8th Ave SW.

October 24, 2024

At 8:31pm on October 23, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Cole Michael Thompson, 30, of Oelwein.  Thompson was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Failure to Appear.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of 6th St NW.

October 23, 2024

At 7:37pm on October 22, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Cameron Joseph Barker, 21, of Oelwein.  Barker was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for original charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of N Frederick Ave.

 

At 9:21pm on October 22, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Ashton John Seeders, 19, of Oelwein.  Seeders was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for original charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Psilocybin) - Class C Felony, Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana under 50 kilograms - Class D Felony, Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp over 7 grams (Psilocybin) - Class D Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 200 block of 14th St SE.

 

At 11:09pm on October 22, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Todd Allen Johnson, 45, of Oelwein.  Johnson was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of S Frederick Ave after narcotics and paraphernalia were discovered by a parole officer during a home visit.

Two Friday Evening Search Warrants Executed - Arrests Made

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release DATE:

October 19, 2024

Release: Two Friday Evening Search Warrants Executed - Arrests Made

At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of North Frederick in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

  • Michael Andrew Seeders, 28 of Oelwein:

Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana under 50 kilograms - Class D Felony

Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp - Class D Felony

Possession of Controlled Substance - Marijuana 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

  • Cameron Ray Seeders, 22 of Oelwein:

Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense. (Serious Misdemeanor) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

  • Collin Michael Ricchio, 21 of Oelwein:

Possession of Controlled Substance Psilocybin 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor

Possession of Controlled Substance Marijuana 1st Offense -  Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

          At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 10 block of 7th St. NW in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

  • Michael James Seeders, 47 of Oelwein

Possession With Intent to Deliver Psilocybin a Schedule I Controlled Substance - Class C Felony

Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana Under 50 kilograms - Class Felony

Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp Over 7 Grams Psilocybin Substances - Class D Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

  • Karen Anne Seeders, 43 of Oelwein

Possession With Intent to Deliver Psilocybin a Schedule I Controlled Substance - Class C Felony

Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana Under 50 kilograms - Class Felony

Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp Over 7 Grams Psilocybin Substances - Class D Felony 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, and these cases are still under investigation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

October 18, 2024

At 8:17pm on October 17, 2024, Oelwein Police charged Austin Cody Maire, 28, of Oelwein, with Driving While License Suspended.  Maire was cited and released with a summons to appear following a traffic stop in the 400 block of 1st Ave SE.

 

At 9:19pm on October 17, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Jayden Michael Heidt, 22, of Oelwein.  Heidt was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief - Aggravated Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 100 block of 1st Ave SE.

October 17, 2024

On Tuesday October 15th, at approximately 5:30pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Chester Michael Jones,44, of Oelwein on a Fayette County arrest warrant. Jones was arrested on original charges of Domestic Abuse Assault – 1st offense. This arrest took place in the 700 block of 2nd Avenue S.E.

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