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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At 6:17 p.m. on February 25th, 2023, Oelwein Police arrested Joshua Freedom Smith, 43, of Oelwein. Smith was arrested in the 200 block of 10th St SE on a Fayette County warrant for Assault Causing Injury and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. Smith was also charged with Possession of Controlled Substance - felony, and Interference with Official Acts - simple misdemeanor. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.
DATE: February 24, 2023
Release: Arson 2nd Degree – Charges Filed
The Oelwein Police Department and the Oelwein Fire Department have completed their investigation into
a February 13, 2023 house fire at 632 5th Ave SW, Oelwein. The criminal charge of 2nd Degree Arson – Class C
Felony has been filed on a 16 year old male from Oelwein. The matter is being referred to Juvenile Court Services
for processing. The structure is considered a total loss with damage extending to a neighboring property.
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Release: Oelwein Fire Department Responds to House Fire
On February 22, 2023, at approximately 7:11 a.m., the Oelwein Fire Department and the Oelwein Police
Department responded to a report of a house fire at 501 5th Ave SE. Upon arrival, the smoke was observed
coming from the residence with flames visible in the interior of the residence. Fire crews were able to suppress
the fire with minimal structural damage. The preliminary investigation leads to the potential cause of the fire to
be an electrical failure.
The Oelwein Departments were assisted by Mercy One Ambulance and crews from Alliant Energy.
