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March 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, at approximately 10:44pm, Oelwein Officers issued Darin Eugene Halsted, 60, of Oelwein, a summons to appear in court for Driving While License Suspended. This summons was issued following a traffic stop in the 200 block of 14th Street S.E.  

March 18, 2025

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 4:05pm, Oelwein Officers cited Teresa Ann Miculinich, 77, of Oelwein with violation of City Code 16-8 – Litter or Disposal Upon Public Property. This citation is the result of a reported illegal dump at the recycling bins located at the City of Oelwein Water Department in the 400 block of 7th Ave S.W.

 

On March 18, 2025, at approximately 1:06am, Oelwein Officers arrested Trisha Ann Hanks, 38, of Oelwein. Hanks was charged with, False Report – 911 call – Simple Misdemeanor and Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 10 block of 6th St N.W. after numerous 911 calls were made.

 

At approximately 2:11pm, Oelwein Officers charged a 17-year-old male with Minor Use Tobacco/Vapor Product – 1st Offense. The male was issued a summons into court. This incident occurred in the 300 block of 8th Ave S.E.

March 17, 2025

At 9:59am on March 17, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Christopher Austin-Tyler White, 28, of Oelwein.  White was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Contempt of Court.  This arrest was made after White surrendered themselves to the Oelwein Police Department.

March 16, 2025

At 8:05am on March 16, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Regina Rena Larsen, 52, of Oelwein, with Striking Unattended Vehicle.  Larsen was issued a citation following an investigation into a report of a hit and run in the 300 block of 6th Ave SE at 10:18pm on March 15, 2025.

 

At around 12:00pm on March 16, 2025, Oelwein Police charged Dorothy Jean Briggman, 76, of Oelwein, with 3rd Degree Harassment - Simple Misdemeanor and False Report to Public Entity - Simple Misdemeanor.  Briggman will be issued a Court Summons following a report of harassment in the 100 block of 6th Ave NW.

 

At 12:33pm on March 16, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Tyler Joseph Moore, 26, of West Union.  Moore was arrested on multiple Fayette County warrants for charges of Probation Violation, Parole Violation, and Voluntary Absence from Custody.  During the arrest Moore received additional charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 800 block of 3rd Ave NE.

 

At 2:27pm on March 16, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested David Lonnie Huntley, 60, of Oelwein.  Huntley was arrested on a Black Hawk County warrant for original charges of three counts of 4th Degree Theft - Serious Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 400 block of 13th Ave NW.

 

At 5:28pm on March 16, 2025, Oelwein Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 1st Ave SE and 3rd St SE.  A white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Lowell Douglas Latham collided with a white 2016 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Laura Ann Albert.  Initial estimates of damages were $3,500 to the vehicle driven by Latham and $7,000 to the vehicle driven by Albert.  Latham was assigned fault for the accident.  The Oelwein Police were assisted by Mercy Oelwein Ambulance.

March 15, 2025

At 2:41pm on March 15, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Christopher Robert Hurst, 43, of Davenport.  Hurst was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for original charges of Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, Driving While License Revoked/Denied - Serious Misdemeanor, and Violation of No Contact Order - Simple Misdemeanor.  Hurst received an additional charge of Violation of No Contact Order during the arrest, which occurred in the 400 block of 13th Ave NW.

 

At 9:41pm on March 15, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Trevor Thomas Carroll, 25, of Oelwein.  Carroll was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made following a report of a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of 8th Ave SW.

March 14, 2025

On March 14, 2025, at approximately 9:53pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Seth Lee Rohrick, 28, of Oelwein. Rohrick was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – 2nd Offense. Rohrick was arrested in the 800 block of North Frederick after a report of an assault taking place.

Continued Investigation Leads to Original Charges

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release DATE:

March 13, 2025

 

Release: Continued Investigation Leads to Additional Charges

 

     At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department conducted a search warrant in the 700 block of 2nd st NW in Oelwein. During the course of the search, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following charges have been filed:

 

                                          1)John Stephen Clark, 56 of Oelwein:

                                                   Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or subsequent- Methamphetamine- Class D Felony

                                                   Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or subsequent- Marijuana- Class D Felony

                                                   Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medications- Serious Misdemeanor

                                                   Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

     Mr. Clark was already in custody from an investigation earlier on the same date. These additional charges have been filed with the court.

 

March 12,2025

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA Media Release DATE: March 12, 2025 Release: Investigation Leads to Drug Arrests At approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department conducted an investigation in the 100 block of 8th Ave NW in Oelwein. During the course of the investigation illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged: 1) David Lee Roy Smith, 63 of Oelwein Possession with Intent to Deliver- Methamphetamine- Class C Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver- Marijuana- Class D Felony Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd or subsequent- Buprenorphine - Class D Felony Gatherings Where Controlled Substances Are Used- Class D Felony Dominion/Control of Firearm Ammunition by Felon- Class D Felony Distribution of Prescription Medication 1st- Serious Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medications- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor 2) John Stephen Clark, 56 of Oelwein: Possession with Intent to Deliver- Methamphetamine- Class C Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver- Marijuana- Class D Felony Gatherings Where Controlled Substances Are Used- Class D Felony Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medications- Serious Misdemeanor 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.

March 10,2025

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA Media Release DATE: March 11, 2025 Release: Monday Night Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 400 block of North Frederick Avenue 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) David Lee Coffelt Jr., 37 of Oelwein Child Endangerment- Dangerous Drugs- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 1st - Methamphetamine – Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 1st - Marijuana - Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor 2) Stacey Lynn Mullinex, 44 of Oelwein: Child Endangerment- Dangerous Drugs- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 1st - Methamphetamine – Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 1st - Marijuana - Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor 3) Binzer Lopez Moore, 44 of Oelwein: Child Endangerment- Dangerous Drugs- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense - Methamphetamine – Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense- Marijuana - Aggravated Misdemeanor 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.

March 9,2025

Additional Charges File from Sunday Search Warrant:

 

On March 9, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department conducted a search warrant in the 100 block 7th Ave NE. After the continued investigation, the Oelwein Police Department has filed additional charges on:

Nancy Bradshaw, 44, of Oelwein – Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine – Class C Felony.

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