DATE: December 17, 2018
Release: Multi-Jurisdictional Burglary Task Force Makes Arrest
A multi-jurisdictional burglary task force was formed after dozens of Northeast Iowa and Central Iowa communities had experienced numerous burglaries over the past several weeks. The Oelwein Police Department was a member of this task force and assisted with the investigation and subsequent arrest of the individual responsible for these burglaries.
On December 16, 2018, members of the burglary task force apprehended a subject, after the commission of a burglary. Jonathan Henry Martin, 35, of Waterloo; was arrested after committing a burglary to Town Mart, in Rudd, Iowa. Mr. Martin was taken into custody and held, pending a court appearance and charges from other jurisdictions, at the Floyd County Jail.
The Oelwein Police Department has charged Mr. Martin for a burglary that occurred on November 5, 2018, to Van Denover Jewelry in Oelwein. Jonathan Henry Martin has been charged with Burglary 3rd Degree for that incident.
“This arrest is a culmination of a great collaborative effort of over fifteen law enforcement jurisdictions. This subject committed burglaries that covered a variety of areas in Northeast Iowa as well as Central Iowa” states Chief Jeremy Logan. “Through great communication among agencies and the dedication of dozens of law enforcement officers, this person’s burglary spree has been put to an end.”
Mr. Martin is facing charges in a number of jurisdictions as this investigation continues.
On December 17, 2018 at 4:05 a.m., Oelwein Police arrested Robert Steve Montes, 56, of Oelwein. Montes was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault- Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest followed and incident in the 300 block of E Charles.
On December 16, 2018 at 1:20 p.m., Oelwein Police Officers responded to the 100 block of 1st Avenue NW for a reported Theft. This incident remains under investigation.
On December 15, 2018, 2018 at 10:03 p.m., Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop in the 100 block W Charles. Officers cited Bennie Lamont Dillard, 52 years old of Waterloo for Driving While License Suspended.
On December 11, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop on Outer Road. Officers arrested Sarri Sue Danker, 56 years old of Fayette for 2nd Offense Operating while Intoxicated.
On December 10, 2018 at 9:50 a.m., Oelwein Police Officers responded to the 10 block of 1st Avenue NE for a reported burglary. This incident remains under investigation.
While on patrol at 8:05 p.m. on December 10, 2018 Oelwein Police checked on a suspicious vehicle in the 2600 block of Hwy 150 South. Officers consequently arrested Tara Ann Scott, age 25 of Oelwein on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana, a Serious Misdemeanor.
On December 11,2018 at 3:45 a.m., Oelwein Officers arrested Chaz Franklin Euans for a Fayette County Sheriff's Warrant for Failure to Comply With a Court Order to Appear for Treatment. Officers also charged Euans for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.
On December 7, 2018 at 7:50 p.m., Officers took a report of a Burglary in the 200 block of 2nd AV SE. A report was taken and this incident remains under investigation.
On December 3, 2018 at 4:35 p.m., Oelwein Officers checked a residence in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue NW for a female with a warrant out of Black Hawk County. Officers arrested Marissa Kay Woods, age 18 of Oelwein on charges from a Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office Warrant for Assault-Willfully Causing Serious Injury.
On December 3, 2018 at 4:35 p.m., Oelwein Officers checked a residence in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue NW for a female with a warrant out of Black Hawk County. Officers arrested Marissa Kay Woods, age 18 of Oelwein on charges from a Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office Warrant for Assault-Willfully Causing Serious Injury.
On December 1, 2018 at 2:14 p.m., Officers took a report of a Theft in the 100 block of 1st AV SE. A report was taken and this incident remains under investigation.
Oelwein Police are investigating a motor vehicle theft compliant. Oelwein Police received a report of a theft of a motor vehicle at 6:18 p.m., on December 1, 2018 from the 100 block 3rd AV NW. The vehicle is described as silver 2002 Ford Focus. This incident remains under investigation.
