At 1:36pm on April 22, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of 1st Ave SE resulting in the driver, Maryanne Huffman, 57, of Oelwein, being charged with Driving While License Suspended. Huffman was issued a citation and summons to court for the infraction, and was issued an additional citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
On April 20, 2026, at 5:32pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Ryan Austin Bonefas, 26, of Oelwein. Bonefas was placed into custody and charged with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous weapon – Aggravated Misdemeanor, after a report of a vehicle deliberately driving over the sidewalk and nearly striking another subject. This incident took place in the 10 block of 1st Ave Se.
On April 18, 2026, at 7:02pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of an individual causing a disturbance in an establishment in the 100 block of West Charles Street. As a result of their investigation, officers arrested Jaevon Tramere Guyton, 31, of Waterloo, for Public Intoxication – Simple Misdemeanor.
At around 9:00pm on April 16, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to the 100 block of West Charles St for multiple reports of a fight in progress. As a result, the following three individuals were each charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violence) - Simple Misdemeanor: Andrew Joseph Hoofnagle, 49, of Oelwein; Dustin John Moser, 38, of Oelwein; and Caleb, James Gildard, 34, of Oelwein. All individuals were issued a summons to court for these offenses.
At 11:22pm on April 13, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Scott Eugene Adair, 50, of Cedar Rapids, after responding to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 2500 block of S Frederick Ave. Adair was charged with Public Intoxication - Simple Misdemeanor.
On April 5, 2026, Oelwein Police filed charges on three juveniles that were detained at 11:49pm on April 3, 2026, after a business in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE called in the group for shoplifting a few minutes prior. A 17-year-old male juvenile and two 16-year-old male juveniles were each charged with 5th Degree Theft - Simple Misdemeanor. One 16-year-old juvenile was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor. All three juveniles were released to guardians shortly after being detained, and the guardians were informed of the pending charges. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 2:14pm on April 7, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a single vehicle accident involving a vehicle striking a tree in the 200 block of 6th Ave SE. The investigation revealed that a white 2017 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Kathleen Marie Greco, 67, of Oelwein, had turned westbound onto 2nd St SE from 6th Ave SE when they left the roadway and struck a utility pole. They then backed up from the initial collision and continued reversing for another half block, colliding with a tree in a resident's front yard. The vehicle then attempted to continue traveling westbound before being stopped by responding officers. Initial estimates of damages were $11,000 to the vehicle driven by Greco, $1,000 to the utility pole, and $500 to the resident's tree and yard property. No injuries were reported. Oelwein Police were assisted by Midwest Towing and Alliant Energy.
As a result of this incident, Greco was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control.
At 11:02pm on March 30, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of S Frederick Ave, leading to the arrest of Rodney Leonard Tafolla, 58, of Oelwein. Tafolla was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. Tafolla was also issued an Equipment Repair Order for a nonworking headlight.
At around 7:20pm on March 29, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to an accident involving two motorcycles. According to the investigation both motorcycles, a silver 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster, ridden by Shawna Rinella of Oelwein, and a red 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide, ridden by Austin Rinella of Oelwein, were travelling northbound on S Frederick Ave when a vehicle pulled out in front of them in the 600 block. Both motorcycles swerved to avoid a collision with the car, leading to one motorcycle clipping the rear tire of the other motorcycle with its front tire and going down. Initial estimates of damages are $1,000 to the motorcycle ridden by Mrs. Rinella and $500 to the motorcycle ridden by Mr. Rinella. Oelwein Police were assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department and Mercy One Ambulance Oelwein.
Release: Shooting Incident Leads to Arrest
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers with the Oelwein Police Department were dispatched to a report of an individual who had sustained a facial injury during an incident.
Upon arrival and investigation, officers determined that an adult male victim had been shot in the face with a .22 caliber firearm following a dispute inside a residence located in the 500 block of 8th Street SW. Officers provided immediate medical aid to the victim until the arrival of MercyOne Ambulance.
The victim was transported to the MercyOne Emergency Department for treatment.
As a result of the investigation, officers arrested:
Donald Raymond Forney, 69, of Oelwein
Charges:
Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, Class C Felony
Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure or Provoke Fear, Class C Felony
Going Armed with Intent, Class D Felony
Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury, Aggravated Misdemeanor
Forney was transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by MercyOne Ambulance and the MercyOne Emergency Department.
This incident remains under investigation.
On March 27, 2026, at 1:21pm, Oelwein Officers responded to and investigated a report of a vehicle verses house accident in the 100 block of 1st St NE. As a result of the investigation, a red 2005 Ford Ranger, driven by Mikala Smith, 20, of Oelwein suffered a mechanical failure while turning. The mechanical failure caused Smith to lose control of the vehicle, causing it to strike a house. There was approximately 2,500 dollars in damage to the vehicle and 2,000 dollars in damage to the house. Smith was issued a citation for No Valid Drivers License. There were no injuries reported. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Oelwein Fire Department, Mercy Oelwein Ambulance, Midwest Collision and Towing, and Alliant Energy.