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May 10,2023

At 9:40 p.m. on May 9th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Adam Thomas MacInnis, 18, of Oelwein. MacInnis was arrested on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault while displaying or using a weapon - aggravated misdemeanor, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs - serious misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance (marijuana) - serious misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - simple misdemeanor. This arrest was made after a disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of 1st Ave SW.

 

At 10:49 p.m. on May 9th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Skylar Joseph Buhr, 33, of Oelwein. Buhr was arrested in the 100 block of 1st Ave SE on 3 Fayette County warrants for original charges of Domestic Abuse, Contempt of Court (violation of no contact order x3), Burglary 2nd degree, Stalking, Domestic Abuse 3rd, and Criminal Mischief 2nd degree. 

May 8,2023

On May 8, 2023, at 9:20 a.m., Oelwein Officers responded to a report of a disorderly female in the 10 block of South Frederick in Oelwein.  Officers arrested Lakeesha S. Hicks, age 39 of Oelwein, on a charge of Assault Causing Injury, a Serious Misdemeanor.

 

 

Southeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made

 

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY 

CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

 

Media Release  

 

DATE: May 8, 2023 

 

Release: Southeast Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made 

 At approximately 8:28 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a  search warrant in the 100 block of 3rd Ave SE 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) Kenneth Alan Thornton, 54, of Oelwein: 

Possession with intent to deliver Methamphetamine - Class C Felony 

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony 

Possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense - Tramadol Hydrochloride- Class D Felony Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor  

2) Julie Ann Clark 52, of Oelwein : 

Possession with intent to deliver Methamphetamine - Class C Felony 

Possession with intent to deliver Marijuana - Class D Felony 

Possession of a controlled substance 3rd or subsequent offense - Tramadol Hydrochloride- Class D Felony Four counts of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor 

 

Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial  appearance. Additional charges are pending. 

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, the Fayette County  Sheriff's Office, and the Independence Police K-9 Unit.  

 

May 6,2023

On May 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., Oelwein Officers checked the 600 block of North Frederick in Oelwein for a male with an arrest warrant.  Officers arrested Justin Michael Fauser, aged 31 of Oelwein on the warrant, with original charges of Failure to Appear for a Probation Violation.

May 5,2023

At 7:18 p.m. on May 4th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Anthony Michael Euvino, 41, of Oelwein. Euvino was arrested on a charge of Theft (2nd degree) - felony. This arrest was made after a theft was reported in the 200 block of 1st Ave SE. 

May 2,2023

At 11:20 p.m. on May 1st, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Lindsay Marie Nus, 34, of Oelwein. Nus was arrested in the 400 block of 13th Ave NW on a Fayette County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Criminal Mischief 4th degree.

 

At 11:20 p.m. on May 1st, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Nathan Gary Lutgen, 44, of Oelwein. Lutgen was arrested in the 400 block of 13th Ave NW on a Winneshiek County warrant for Driving While License Revoked.

 

 

 

May 1,2023

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release
DATE: May 1, 2023
Release: Northwest Oelwein Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made
At approximately 8:20 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a
search warrant in the 200 block of 2nd St. NW 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) Brian Lee Buhr, 53, of Sumner:
Possession with the intent to deliver - D felony
Possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Possession of a controlled substance marijuana 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Unlawful possession of a prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used- D Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
Providing False Identification Information - Simple Misdemeanor


2) Cassidy Renay Towell, 22, of Oelwein:                                                                                                                                   Possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine - Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of a controlled substance marijuana - Serious Misdemeanor
Unlawful possession of a prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used- D Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

3) Joshua Lee Alitz, 44, of Oelwein:
Possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Possession of a controlled substance marijuana 3rd or subsequent offense - D felony
Unlawful possession of a prescription drug - Serious Misdemeanor
Gathering Where Controlled Substances Are Used- D Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

 

All three subjects were taken into custody and transported to the
Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional
charges are pending.


The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State
Patrol, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, and the Oelwein
Community Development Department.

April 27,2023

On April 27, 2023 at 12:10 a.m., Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop in the 10 block of East Charles Street.  Officers arrested Kimberly Marie Schoultz, aged 54 of Oelwein on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Offense-Methamphetamine.  

April 26,2023 Search Warrant

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY 

CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

 

Media Release

DATE:  April 27, 2023

 

 

Release: Afternoon Search Warrant Executed - Arrests Made

 

          At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 10 block of 5th St. NW in Oelwein.  During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

  • Aaron James, 44, of Oelwein:

             Interference with Official Acts- Simple Misdemeanor

             Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

             Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor

             Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense-Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor

             Gatherings Where Controlled Substances Are Used- D Felony

             Dominion/Control of Firearm/Offensive Weapon by Felon- D Felony

  • Amanda James, 57, of Oelwein:

             Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

             Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Offense- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor

             Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Offense-Methamphetamine- Serious Misdemeanor

             Gatherings Where Controlled Substances Are Used- D Felony

Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Further charges are pending.

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

April 25,2023

On April 24, 2023, at 8:10 a.m., Oelwein Officers executed a traffic stop in the 300 block of 8th Avenue SE in Oelwein.  The driver of the vehicle, Rose Ann Rodriguez, aged 36 of Oelwein, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.

 

 

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