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March 15,2023

On March 15, 2023 at 6:55 p.m., an Oelwein Officer initiated contact with a female riding a bicycle on the city sidewalk in the 10 block of South Frederick Avenue.  The Officer identified the female as Shaina Dee Alcorn, aged 22 of Oelwein.  Alcorn was found to have an active Mitchell County arrest warrant for Failure to Surrender for Jail Time on an original charge of OWI.  Alcorn was arrested and also cited on a charge of Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place and warned and advised of the city ordinance reference riding a bicycle on a city sidewalk.

March 14,2023

On March 14, 2023 at 3:20 p.m., Oelwein Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 2nd Avenue NE in Oelwein in response to a reported dispute.  Officers arrested Justin Michael Brewer on two Fayette County Sheriff's arrest warrants, for original Oelwein Police Department charges of Burglary 2nd Degree and Theft 5th Degree.  Brewer was additionally charged with Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

 

Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop at West Charles and 2nd Avenue NW in Oelwein at 1:55 p.m. on March 14, 2023.  Officers arrested Ashley Kay Cronan age 36 of Oelwein, for Driving While Barred. Cronan was also cited for Failure to Provide Financial Liability Insurance and was given an Equipment Repair Order for a defective windshield.  At the time of the stop, Cronan was also served with two Black Hawk County arrest warrants for original charges of Theft 5th Degree.

March 13,2023

On March 13, 2023 at 5:20 p.m., Oelwein Officers arrested Kayla Cassandra Kesterson, age 31 of Oelwein on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana 2nd Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Kesterson was also found to have an arrest warrant out of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office for Burglary 3rd Degree.  This arrest was made in the 700 block of 3rd Avenue NE in Oelwein.

 

An Oelwein Officer, on March 13, 2023 at 6:10 p.m. performed a traffic stop in the 1500 block of East Charles in Oelwein.  The driver of the vehicle, Regina Rena Larsen, aged 50 of West Union, was found to be driving without a valid driver's license. Larsen was arrested and charged with Driving While License Suspended, Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Larsen was also cited for a previously observed Driving While License Suspended and Failure to Refile SR22 Insurance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 12,2023

Oelwein Officers performed a traffic stop in the 400 block of 1st Street SE on March 12, 2023 at approximately 3:35 p.m.  Officers cited Richard Eric Woods, age 51 of Oelwein for Driving While Having a Suspended License, a Simple Misdemeanor.

March 10,2023

On March 10, 2023 Oelwein Officers arrested Danielle Ashley Salladay, age 30, of Oelwein on a Fayette County Arrest Warrant, for Failure to Appear on original charges of Domestic Abuse Assault-1st Offense.

 

 

March 8,2023

On March 2nd, 2023 the Oelwein Police Department served a search warrant at 220 ½ 1st Ave. NW in Oelwein.  During the search warrant two individuals were arrested and charged with the following crimes:

Joshua James Levendusky (40) of Oelwein was arrested and charged with;

Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense-methamphetamine, a class D felony.

Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense-Marijuana, a class D felony.

Unlawful possession of a prescribed medication, a serious misdemeanor.

Possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.

 

Brandy Lynn Schoultz (37) of Oelwein was arrested and charged with;

Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine, a serious misdemeanor.

Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana, a serious misdemeanor.

Unlawful possession of a prescribed medication, a serious misdemeanor.

Possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.

Two outstanding Fayette County Arrest Warrants were also served on Schoultz.

 

Both persons arrested were transported to the Fayette County Jail after their arrest.  The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Independence Police Department and the Independence Police Department Canine Unit.

March 7,2023

At 1:17 p.m. on March 6th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Lucas Doyle Bennett, 31, of Oelwein. Bennett was arrested in the 800 block of North Frederick on 3 Fayette County warrants for original charges of Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Violation of No Contact Order (5 counts).

 

At 11:35 p.m. on March 6th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Bryan Earl Armstead, 22, of Oelwein. Armstead was arrested in the 200 block of 3rd Ave SE on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Violation of No Contact Order.

 

March 3,2023

At 7:24 p.m. on March 2nd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Dizney Marie Willenborg, 22, of Oelwein. Willenborg was arrested in the 10 block of 6th St SE on a charge of Violation of No Contact Order - simple misdemeanor.

 

At 11:30 p.m. on March 2nd, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Brandy Lynn Schoultz, 37, of Oelwein. Schoultz was arrested in the 200 block of 1st Ave NW on 2 Fayette County warrants for Failure to Appear on original charges of Possession of Controlled Substance. 

March 2,2023

At 8:25 p.m. on March 1st, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Tanya Jo Broten, 33, of Oelwein. Broten was arrested on a charge of Operating While Under the Influence (1st offense) - serious misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 11th Ave NW.

 

March 1,2023

OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY 

CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA

Media Release

DATE:  March 1, 2023

Release: Window Decals To Assist Community Members - First Responders

Local first responders are teaming up to ensure that community members with specific needs are properly cared for. The Oelwein Police and Fire Departments, along with MercyOne Ambulance, will be distributing window decals that will provide first responders with immediate notification that an occupant of a residence or vehicle may have a specific need based on a previous diagnosis. "When our officers, fire members, and ambulance crews arrive at an incident, those moments are often times of high stress for the occupants. These window stickers will provide quick and effective information to responders at critical times," states Public Safety Chief Jeremy Logan. "By having access to a potential special circumstance, responders are better equipped to assist our community members, and therefore can result in a more positive outcome."

 

When officers, fire members, and ambulance crews are made aware of a special circumstance that is listed on the available stickers, residents will be offered the stickers at no charge. If a community member would like to request one of the window decals, they can contact the Oelwein Police Department Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 319-283-4311 ext. 1. An officer will personally deliver the requested sticker. Additionally, the window stickers are available to be picked up during regular office business hours at the Oelwein Police Department.

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