At around 8:00pm on September 21, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 2nd St SE and 2nd Ave SE. It was found that a black 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Hunter Michael Johnson, 18, of Oelwein, was travelling southbound on 2nd Ave SE when they failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign and crossed in front of a black 2009 Toyota Prius driven by Kayleigh Jane Harger, 40, of Oelwein. Johnson's vehicle was struck in the rear passenger side and received disabling damage, while Harger's vehicle received damage in the front passenger side corner. Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to Johnson's vehicle and $1,500 to Harger's vehicle. Johnson was assigned fault for the accident and will be issued citations for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. No injuries were reported.
At around 9:30am on September 22, 2026, Oelwein Police charged a 13-year-old male juvenile with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product. The juvenile was issued a citation for the offense following reports of a student possessing a vape device at Oelwein Middle School.
At 1:25pm on September 22, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Eli Robert Wayss, 22, of Oelwein, in the 400 block of 4th Ave SE. Wayss was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for original charges of 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief - Class D Felony and 3rd Degree Burglary - Class D Felony.
At 1:42pm on September 22, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cheyanne Joy Welbes, 18, of Oelwein, in the 900 block of 3rd Ave NE. Welbe was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for 5th Degree Theft - Simple Misdemeanor.
At 1:30am on September 23, 2026, Oelwein Police charged Candice Lynne Carroll, 42, of Oelwein, with Driving While License Suspended - Simple Misdemeanor. Carroll was issued a citation and a summons to court for the offense following a traffic stop in the 900 block of E Charles St. Carroll was also issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and an equipment repair order for nonfunctioning license plate lights.
On September 18, 2026, at 7:25pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a reported altercation in the 400 block of 5th Ave Northeast. As a result of the investigation, Zane Thomas Kirby, 21, of Independence IA, was arrested. Kirby was charged with Trespass – 1st Offense – Scheduled Violation, Criminal Mischief – 5th Degree – Simple Misdemeanor, and Assault – Insulting or Offensive Contact – Simple Misdemeanor.
At 2:19pm on September 14, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile on a Fayette County Juvenile Detention Order for an original charge of Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor. The juvenile was transported to the North Iowa Juvenile Detention Center.
At around 5:00pm on September 14, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of 5th Ave NE, resulting in the arrest of two subjects. Christopher Austin-Tyler White, 30, of Oelwein, was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Violation of Probation. Alexus Marie Kern, 22, of Newton, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (1st Offense) - Serious Misdemeanor.
At around 7:45pm on September 13, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a 911 call about a dispute in the 500 block of N Frederick Ave. Upon arrival at the scene the presence of illegal controlled substances became evident. As a result, charges were filed against two individuals. Spencer Kyle Ferrell, 33, of Oelwein, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or Subsequent Offense) - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor. Allison Lynne Peters, 39, of Oelwein, was issued a Promise to Appear and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense (Marijuana) - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.
At around 8:00pm on September 11, 2026, Oelwein Police detained and charged a 15-year-old male juvenile with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This charge was placed after officers responded to 911 calls of a male juvenile pointing a handgun at persons and buildings in the 700 block of W Charles St. The juvenile was located in the 10 block of W Charles St, upon which the reported firearm was found to be a BB gun. The investigation into the matter revealed the juvenile had brandished the BB gun and pointed it at another juvenile to threaten/intimidate them. The juvenile was released to the custody of their guardians, who were then notified of the charge being filed. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 7:25am on September 12, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kistler Earl Pritchett, 32, of Sumner. Pritchett was charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief - Simple Misdemeanor after officers responded to a report of Pritchett acting disorderly in the 100 block of 5th Ave NE, where it was discovered Pritchett had broken a window during a dispute.
At 3:27am on September 7, 2026, Oelwein Police initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of S Frederick Ave, at which time the suspect vehicle sped off and attempted to elude officers. The chase ended at 3:44am near the intersection of 110th St and T Ave, to the northeast of Westgate, after the vehicle finally stopped. This resulted in the arrest of three juveniles, two 14-year-old females and one 14-year-old male. The 14-year-old female driver was charged with Eluding – Class D Felony and Reckless Driving – Simple Misdemeanor. The 14-year-old female passenger was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, and the 14-year-old male passenger was charged with Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense. The juveniles were transported to the Oelwein Police Department, where they were released to the custody of their guardians after they were notified of the charges being filed. This matter has been referred to Juvenile Court. Oelwein Police were assisted by Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies during the pursuit.
At 7:57pm on September 8, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 20th St SE and Hwy 150. A tan 2000 Hyundai Accent, driven by Barbara Ann McCoy, 79, of Hazleton, was driving northbound on Hwy 150 when a blue 2005 Buick LeSabre, driven by Sandra Lea Dailey, 79, of Oelwein, failed to yield when crossing while going westbound on 20th St SE, resulting in Dailey’s vehicle being struck in the driver’s side. Initial estimates of damages were $1,500 to the vehicle driven by McCoy and $2,500 to the vehicle driven by Dailey. Dailey was assigned fault for the accident and issued citations for Failure to Yield Upon Entering Through Highway and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
On September 6, 2026, at midnight, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of 8th St Ne. As a result of this stop, Alyssa Whaley, 34, of Kansas City MO, Colby Lamb, 37, of Kansas City MO, and Johnathan Ayala, 42, of Riverside CA, were arrested. Whaley was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. Lamb was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. Ayala was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor and Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 1st Offense.
At 6:45pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Cheyanna Welbes, 18, of Cedar Rapids. Welbes was arrested on a Fayette County Warrant – Original Charge – 5th Degree Theft. This arrest took place in the 900 block of 3rd Ave NE.
At 6:45pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Michael Miller, 51, of Oelwein on two Fayette County Warrants – Failure to Serve mittimus. This arrest took place in the 900 block of 3rd Ave NE.
On September 5, 2026, at 12:56am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of 1st Ave Se. As a result of this traffic stop, Christopher Dale Fox, 46, of Oelwein, was issued a summons for Driving While License Suspended.
At 2:36am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Charles. As a result of this traffic stop, Colin William Melka, 22, of Oelwein, was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana - 1st Offense – Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor.
At 3:30pm on September 1, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle hit and run accident in the 800 block of 2nd Ave SE, where witnesses stated a black SUV struck and knocked over an electrical/utility pole and then left the area. The vehicle, a black 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, was quickly located in the parking lot of Oelwein High School. The driver, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was also located. Initial estimates of damages were $6,000 to the vehicle and $2,000 to the utility pole. The juvenile driver was assigned fault for the accident and was cited for Striking Fixtures Upon a Highway. Oelwein Police were assisted by Alliant Energy.
At 10:39am on September 2, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to reports of a fight at Oelwein High School. As a result, a 15-year-old female juvenile was charged with Assault - Simple Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct - Simple Misdemeanor. The guardians of the juvenile have been notified, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 5:46pm on September 3, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Eli Robert Wayss, 21, of Oelwein, in the 10 block of E Charles St. Wayss was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Indecent Exposure (Public Masturbation) - Serious Misdemeanor.
