April 10, 2017
Oelwein Police are investigating a criminal mischief complaint. Oelwein Police received a report of Criminal Mischief at 5:19 p.m., on April 9, 2017 in the 300 block 12th av se. This incident remains under investigation.
Press Releases
April 7, 2017
Oelwein Police Continues Efforts In Drug Enforcement:
The Oelwein Police Department, with the assistance of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, executed a search warrant, in the 600 block of 1st Avenue SE, at approximately 1:15 a.m. on this date. During the course of the search warrant, officers located and seized over 65 grams of methamphetamine, 8 grams of marijuana, 44 grams of Psilocyn (psychedelic mushrooms) and drug paraphernalia. The following have been arrested as a result of this investigation:
Elizabeth Helen Gabriel, 30, of Oelwein. Gabriel has been charged with:
1) Possession of Methamphetamine in excess of 5 grams – Class B Felony
2) Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver – Class D Felony
3) Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used – Class D Felony
4) Possession of Psilocyn with the Intent to Deliver – Class D Felony
5) Drug Tax Stamp Violation – Class D Felony
6) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor
Randy John Butts, 38, of Oelwein. Butts has been charged with:
1) Possession of Methamphetamine in excess of 5 grams – Class B Felony
2) Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Deliver – Class D Felony
3) Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used – Class D Felony
4) Possession of Psilocyn with the Intent to Deliver – Class D Felony
5) Drug Tax Stamp Violation – Class D Felony
6) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor
Zacharias James Stowe, 29, of Oelwein. Stowe has been charged with:
1) Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used – Class D Felony
2) Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense – Class D Felony
3) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor
Matthew Scot Davis, 39, of Oelwein. Davis has been charged with:
1) Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used – Class D Felony
2) Possession of Methamphetamine 2nd or subsequent offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor
“These arrests are the result of a several month investigation. Our officers are committed to providing safe neighborhoods for our citizens and believe that these arrests further that mission” stated Chief Jeremy Logan.
Further arrests and charges are pending.
April 5, 2017
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the corner of 25th st and Q Avenue at 07:30 am, on April 5, 2017. A White 2004 Ford F250 driven by Richard Kleitsch collided with a tan 2001 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Logan Blue. Blue was cited with Failure to Yield. The Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department.
At 9:46 p.m., on April 4, 2017 Oelwein Police arrested Adam James Nielsen, 32, of Oelwein. Nielsen was arrested on a Fayette County Warrant on an original Charge of Failure to Appear on an Original Charge of Theft 5th Degree. Nielsen was also charged with Interference with Official Acts-Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest followed an incident in the 700 block 1st av se.
April 4, 2017
At 3:36 p.m., on April 4, 2017 Oelwein Police arrested Joseph Aaron Barker, 35, of Oelwein. Barker was arrested and charged with Prohibited Acts-Class C Felony, Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine 3rd offense- Class D Felony, Driving while license suspended-Simple Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest followed a traffic stop in the 10 block of 10th av sw
April 4,2017
On April 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., Oelwein Officers arrested Brett Allen Moritz, age 48 of Oelwein, on a Fayette County Sheriff's Office warrant for Failure to Serve 6 days jail time.
On April 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., Oelwein Officers checked on an incident of suspicious activity in the 500 block of Rock Island Road. Officers arrested Matthew Ward Moore, age 24 of Independence on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.
On April 3, 2017 at 7:25 p.m., in the 300 block of 3rd Avenue NW, Oelwein Officers arrested Jason Lee Allen Nuehring, age 31 of Oelwein, on a Fayette County Probation Violation Warrant.
Landlord Meeting Part II
The Oelwein Police Department and the Office of the Building Inspector will hold a second meeting with local landlords, on April 12th, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
This meeting is a continuation and follow-up to the previous meeting held in March. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss progress that has been made and to work together to map out a system of communication as well as to plan for improving properties and the quality of tenants. All local landlords are encouraged to attend as we work together to provide safe and quality housing for our citizens.
April 2,2017
On April 1, 2017 at 7:35 p.m., Oelwein Officers were called to a dispute in the 700 block of 1st Avenue SE in Oelwein. Officers arrested Lloyd Wayne Scott Jr., age 29 of Oelwein, on a charge of Interference With Official Acts, a Simple Misdemeanor.
Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop on April 3, 2017 at 12:05 a.m. in the 10 block of 6th Avenue SE. Officers arrested Jason Karl Kennaway, age 41 of Oelwein, for a Simple Misdemeanor of Driving While License Suspended.
On April 3, 2017 at 3:10 a.m., Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop in the 300 block of 7th Avenue SW. Officers arrested Dennis Wade Roberts, age 22 of Sumner for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor. Also arrested was Kassie Jo Lohmann, age 31, of Summner on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, a Class "B" Felony; Fail to Affix Drug Tax Stamp, a Class "D" Felony; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.
March 31, 2017
Oelwein Police are investigating a criminal mischief complaint. Oelwein Police received a report of criminal mischief at 1:52 p.m., on March 31, 2017 from the 300 block 7th av sw. This incident remains under investigation.
Media Release
Contractor Charged With Failure to Obtain Permit:
The Office of the Building Inspector has completed its investigation into an incident in which a contractor performed work without obtaining a proper permit.
Shane Allen Rechkemmer, 41, of Oran, has been charged with Failure to Obtain a Demolition Permit, Failure to Cap Utilities and Failure to Have Utilities Inspected Prior to Backfill. Mr. Rechkemmer has been cited and issued a notice to appear in court.
The City of Oelwein reminds citizens and contractors that proper permitting is required prior to performing demolition and many construction, electrical and plumbing projects.
When is a permit needed?
• New Construction
• Remodel of existing structure
• Any structural work
• Electrical work
• Plumbing work
• All Mechanical work
• Excavation work
• Street cuts
• Roofing
• Windows
• Signs
• Siding
• Doors – other than the changing of door for door without the removal of the existing frame.
• Temporary structures – these are good for 120 days per 12-month period.
• Zoning
• Floodplain
• Demolition
• House moving/oversized loads being transported on City of Oelwein streets
• Tree planting in the Right of Way the City has an approved species list
• Peddler permits (door to door sales)
When in doubt, contact the building inspector. (319)283-4311
March 30, 2017
On March 30, 2017 at 5:17 a.m., Oelwein Police arrested Kenneth Ray Ogle, 36, of Oelwein. Ogle was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 5th Degree-Simple Misdemeanor and Interference with Official Acts-Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest followed and incident in the 10 block 3rd av ne.