On August 19, 2024, Oelwein Police formally charged a 17-year-old female juvenile with Theft 5th Degree - Simple Misdemeanor. This charge was made following an incident that occurred on August 10, 2024. The guardians of the juvenile have been notified and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 12:18am on August 22, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Stephanie Jean Love, 50, of Oelwein. Love was charged with Driving While License Suspended. Love was cited and released following a traffic stop in the 800 block of Rock Island Rd.
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 10 block of 20th St SE at 5:11pm on August 16, 2024. A 2006 Nissan Altima driven by Bailey Williams collided with a 2017 Ford Fusion driven by Rashell Amos. Initial estimates of damages were $100 to the vehicle driven by Williams and $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Amos.
At 7:55pm on August 17, 2024, Oelwein Police formally charged a 12-year-old male juvenile with False Reports to Public Safety Entities - Class D Felony. This charge was a result of an initial report of a juvenile messaging the Oelwein Police Department at around 4:00pm on August 17, 2024, where they claimed to have shot someone. An investigation revealed this to be a false report, and the juvenile was released to their guardians. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
On Friday, August 16th 2024, at approximately 6:20pm, Oelwein officers arrested Raymond Frank Markin, 72, of Oelwein. Markin was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for original charge of Failure to Appear. Markin was arrested in the 200 block of 2nd St S.E.
At 2:15am on August 16, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Marquise Darius-Marcel Dickerson, 32, of Oelwein.
Dickerson was charged with the following:
Controlled Substance Violation (Intent to Deliver) - Class D Felony
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm - Class D Felony
Domestic Abuse Assault (Impeding Blood/Air Flow) - Aggravated Misdemeanor
Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor
This arrest was made following a report of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of 4th Ave NW.
At 11:28am on August 14, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Jared Michael Richardson, 30, of Oelwein. Richardson was arrested on two Fayette County Warrants, each for an original charge of Violation of No Contact Order - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the lobby of the Oelwein Police Department following Richardson turning himself in.
On August 5, 2024, at approximately 6:40pm, Oelwein Police formally charged Christina Jenna Burco, age 24, of Oelwein, with 2 counts of Animal Neglect with Injury – Serious Misdemeanor and 1 count of Animal Neglect – No Injury – Simple Misdemeanor. Also charged was Jennifer Ann Burco, age 53, of Oelwein, with 2 counts of Animal Neglect with Injury – Serious Misdemeanor, 1 count of Animal Neglect – No Injury – Simple Misdemeanor, and 1 count of Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor. These charges were filed following an investigation into an incident reported in the 600 block of 3rd Ave S.W.
On August 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00pm, Oelwein officers arrested Francis David Kline, age 58, On a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear. This arrest was made in the 2600 block of South Frederick Ave. Kline was also arrested on charges of Control of a Firearm by a Felon – Class D Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor, and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 2nd Offense – A Serious Misdemeanor.
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy 150 and 10th St SE at 1:33pm on August 9, 2024. A brown 1995 GMC Sierra driven by Donald Koob collided with a gray 2001 Chrysler Sebring driven by Mart Burgin. Initial estimates of damages were $4,000 to the vehicle driven by Burgin.
At 7:53pm on August 8, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested David Lonnie Huntley, 59, of Oelwein. Huntley was charged with two counts of Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 100 block of 1st Ave NW following multiple reports of a physical altercation.
At 1:50am on August 7, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Terrence Joseph Finn, 42, of West Union. Finn was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 2nd Offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This arrest happened in the 10 block of 8th Ave S.E. following a traffic stop.
Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 3rd Ave and E Charles St at 8:42am on July 16, 2024. A white 2023 Volkswagen Jetta driven by Elia Rupright collided with a black 2013 Chevrolet Impala driven by Chance Conner. Initial estimates of damages were $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Rupright and $6,000 to the vehicle driven by Conner. Rupright was cited with Failure to Yield Upon Left Turn and Conner was cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
At 5:03pm on August 5, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Lee Michael Benter, 38, of Oelwein. Benter was charged with Driving While License Suspended. Benter was cited and released following a traffic stop at the intersection of 20th St and R Ave. Benter also received citations for Operating a Non-registered Vehicle and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
At 1:00am on August 6, 2024, Oelwein Police arrested Mellony Jean Harris, 36, of Oelwein. Harris was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 900 block of S Frederick Ave following reports of a female subject causing a commotion.
