At 9:11am on January 19, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Michael James Kirschbaum, 37, of West Union. Kirschbaum was arrested on a charge of Driving While Barred. This arrest was made after officers responded to a vehicle accident in the 800 block of Rock Island Rd.
At 9:22am on January 19, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile. The juvenile was arrested on a charge of Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of suspected underage possession of alcohol by a student in the 300 block of 8th Ave SE. The juvenile was released to their guardian and the case has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 2:29pm on January 19, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile. The juvenile was cited and released on a charge of Minor Using Tobacco/Vapor Product. The juvenile was cited following a report of a student caught with a vape pen in the 300 block of 8th Ave SE. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 4:00pm on January 19, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Andrew James Kleitsch, 39, of Oelwein. Kleitsch was arrested on a Buchanan County warrant for Violation of Parole. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 5th St NW.
At 10:08am on January 17, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Aubree Nanceegail Laura Maytas, 26, of Oelwein. Maytas was arrested on a charge of Theft 4th Degree - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of shoplifting in the 200 block of 1st Ave SE.
At 11:19pm on January 17, 2024 Oelwein police arrested Tyffanie Shaiann Bourland, 25, of Oelwein. Bourland was arrested on a charge of Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Industrial Park Rd. Bourland was cited and released at the conclusion of the stop.
At 11:06pm on January 15, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Sergio Valdez, 37, of Oelwein. Valdez was arrested on charges of Burglary 1st Degree - Class B Felony, two counts of Willful Injury causing Bodily Injury - Class D Felony, and Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of an armed break-in of a home in the 20 block of 5th St NW. The two victims were transported to Mercy ER with non-life-threatening injuries.
At 1:54pm on January 16, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Johnathan Edward Greene, 30, of Esterville. Greene was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear for an original charge of Driving While License Barred. During the arrest Greene received an additional charge of Interference With Official Acts - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 700 block of 7th Ave NE.
Two Southwest Search Warrants Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 100 block of 6th St. SW in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject was arrested and charged:
1) Tina Marie Nichols, 55 of Oelwein:
Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp- Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana 1st offense- - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Methamphetamine 1st offense- Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Oxycodone 1st offense - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 1st offense - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
At approximately 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 300 block of 7th Ave. SW in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:
1) Brad Everett Drewelow, 57 of Oelwein:
Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense- D Felony
Possession of Marijuana 3rd or subsequent offense- D Felony
Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used - D Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor
2) Darrell Lee Lathum, 58 of Oelwein:
Possession of Methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense- D Felony
Possession of Marijuana 3rd or subsequent offense- 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 Police K-9 Unit and the Independence Police Department.
At 11:31am on January 6, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Meghan Renae Conrad, 24, of Oelwein. Conrad was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear for an original charge of Violation of a Court Order. This arrest took place in the 900 block of 1st Ave NE.
At 2:53pm on December 31, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested a 16-year-old juvenile of Oelwein. The juvenile was charged with Assault - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made after calls of an assault that took place in the 400 block of N Frederick Ave. The juvenile was released to their guardian and has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 1:28am on January 1, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Ronald William Tripp, 44, of Oelwein. Tripp was charged with 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 suspicious activity in the 400 block of 1st Ave NE. Tripp was cited and released.
At 2:38am on January 1, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Nicole Marie Pingree, 39, of Oelwein. Pingree was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a citizen's report of a vehicle crashing in their front yard in the 100 block of 7th Ave SW.
At 3:11pm on January 2, 2024 Oelwein Police arrested Justin Michael Brewer, 37, of Oelwein. Brewer 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. During the arrest Brewer received additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 500 block of 5th St NE.
At 9:09pm on January 2, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Ralph Don Meyer, 56, of Oelwein. Meyer 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 100 block of 7th Ave NW.
At 1:41am on December 29, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Stephanie Lynn Westendorf, 35, of Oelwein. Westendorf was arrested on a Buchanan County warrant for Failure to Appear for an original charge of Burglary 3rd Degree. This arrest was made in the 700 block on 2nd St NW.
At 11:56am on December 25, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Austin James Hoover, 20, of Oelwein. Hoover was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of assault in the 400 block of N Frederick Ave.
At 9:09pm on December 24, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Keith Marlon Taylor, 60, of Oelwein. Taylor was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. Taylor also received a citation for Failure to Possess a Valid Driver's License. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 2nd Ave NW.
At 2:33pm on December 23, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Jesse Jon Felipe Ledesma, 48, of Oelwein. Ledesma was arrested on a charge of Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of disorderly conduct in the 100 block of 5th Ave SE.
At 6:25pm on December 23, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Jeannie Marie Murphy, 49, of Oelwein. Murphy was arrested on two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of disorderly conduct in the 300 block of 1st Ave NE.
At 7:13pm on December 23, 2023 Oelwein Police arrested Joshua David Pattison, 42, of Oelwein. Pattison was arrested on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Flow of Air or Blood - Aggravated Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a report of domestic assault in the 300 block of Lincoln Dr NE.
