At 1:47am on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cameron Jon Wilson, 31, of Oelwein. Wilson was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony. This arrest was made in the 200 block of 3rd Ave SE after officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
At 5:08pm on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police formally charged two juveniles, a 13-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief - Simple Misdemeanor. These charges follow an investigation into damages caused to the Williams Wellness Center on July 22, 2026. The guardians of the juveniles have been notified of the charges, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 10:58pm on July 29, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Camron James McNeese, 21, of Independence. McNeese was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor, following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 1st Ave SW.
At 12:26pm on July 28, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cyle Bruce Moser, 57, of Oelwein, on two Clayton County warrants. The first warrant was on original charges of Operating While Intoxicated (1st Offense) - Serious Misdemeanor and Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug - Serious Misdemeanor. The second warrant was on an original charge of Failure to Appear for Contempt Hearing. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 1st St SW.
At 5:29pm on July 28, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cheryl Ann Stroud, 60, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop near the intersection of Hwy 281 and Hwy 150. Stroud was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Violation of Probation.
On July 27, 2028, at 10:01pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of an unwanted subject at a residence in the 300 block of 2nd Ave NW. As a result of the investigation, Zacharias James Stowe, 38, of Hazleton was arrested on two charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (3rd or Subsequent Offense) – Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor.
On July 19, 2026, at 5:45pm, Oelwein Officers responded to a report of a 2-vehicle accident in the 10 block of 9th Ave Se. Upon arrival, Officers discovered a 2020 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Annette Barker, had backed into a 2012 Mazda MZ3. Approximately $1,500 of damage was done to Barker’s vehicle and $1,500 damage to the Mazda MZ3. No injuries were reported.
At 1:09pm on July 20, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Jacob David Snay, 32, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop in the 100 block of 6th Ave SE. Snay was charged with Driving While Barred - Aggravated Misdemeanor.
At 3:21pm on July 19, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kyle Lee Brown, 51, of Oelwein. Brown was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Sex Offender Registration Violation (2nd or Subsequent Offense) - Class D Felony. This arrest was made in the 10 block of 4th St NE.
At 7:15pm on July 19, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 41, of Oelwein. Wilson was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for an original charge of Accessory After the Fact - Aggravated Misdemeanor. This arrest was made in the 500 block of Rock Island Rd.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release
DATE: July 16, 2026
Release: Charges Filed Following Attempted Armed Robbery and Shooting Investigation
The Oelwein Police Department has filed charges against multiple individuals following the investigation of an attempted armed robbery and shooting that occurred on July 10, 2026, in the McDonald’s parking lot in Oelwein.
At approximately 9:06 pm., officers responded to multiple reports of a confrontation and gunfire in the parking lot. The investigation determined that several individuals had arranged to meet for the purported sale of property.
During the confrontation, a handgun was displayed and at least one round was fired. No injuries were reported. Officers recovered a spent 9mm cartridge casing from the scene and seized an involved vehicle as evidence.
The investigation involved the extensive use of law enforcement technology, including unmanned aircraft systems, thermal-imaging equipment, license plate recognition cameras, surveillance video, and other electronic investigative resources. These tools, combined with witness interviews, physical evidence, and traditional investigative methods, assisted officers in reconstructing the incident, identifying involved vehicles, and narrowing the list of potential suspects.
As a result of the investigation, criminal complaints have been filed and arrest warrants have been requested for:
Jaqwon Jerome Ndimbe, age 16, of Waterloo
Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, a Class C Felony
Assault While Participating in a Felony, a Class D Felony
Going Armed with Intent, a Class D Felony
Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a Class D Felony
Mason Lee Bushaw, age 17, of Oelwein
Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
The Oelwein Police Department has also submitted a juvenile referral concerning a 15-year-old juvenile from Hazleton for:Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B Felony
The identifying information is being released in accordance with Iowa law because the allegations involve conduct that would constitute a forcible felony if committed by an adult.
The investigation remains active. Law enforcement continues to examine the actions of additional individuals, and arrest warrants have been requested for others believed to have been involved. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
The filing of a criminal complaint, the request or issuance of an arrest warrant, or the submission of a juvenile referral is not a determination of guilt. All persons accused of criminal or delinquent conduct are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty through the appropriate court proceedings.
The Oelwein Police Department was assisted during the investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the Fayette Police Department, and the Waterloo Police Department.
On July 13, 2026, at 8:02am, Oelwein Officers responded to the intersection of 1st Ave NE and 3rd St NE for a reported traffic accident. Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a 2003 GMC Sierra, operated by a 15-year-old male juvenile, was traveling southbound, when a 2024 Nissan Frontier, operated by Virgil Butterfield, entered the intersection causing both vehicles to collide. Initial damage estimates show the juvenile’s vehicle suffered approximately $3,000 in damage, while Butterfield's vehicle suffered approximately $2,500 in damage. As a result of the investigation, Butterfield was cited for Failure to Obey Yield Sign. No Injuries were reported.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release
DATE: July 12, 2026
Release: Southeast Search Warrant Executed - Arrest Made
At approximately 11:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject has been arrested and charged:
1)Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 41, of Oelwein
Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Marijuana- Aggravated Misdemeanor
Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs- Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor
The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and this case is still under investigation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office with this investigation.
OELWEIN PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF OELWEIN, IOWA
Media Release
DATE: July 11, 2026
Release: Oelwein Police Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery and Gunfire in McDonald’s Parking Lot
On July 10, 2026, at approximately 9:06 p.m., the Oelwein Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots and a confrontation in the McDonald’s parking lot, located in the 10 block of 1st Avenue SE.
The initial investigation indicates that several individuals had arranged to meet in the parking lot in connection with a proposed sale of property. During the meeting, a male approached a red sport utility vehicle and a confrontation occurred. The male reportedly opened a vehicle door, attempted to pull an occupant from the vehicle, displayed a handgun, and fired at least one round as the vehicle fled the area.
The armed suspect then left the area on foot. No injuries were reported.
Oelwein police officers, assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the Fayette Police Department, immediately searched the surrounding area. Law enforcement personnel used both conventional search methods and unmanned aircraft equipped with thermal imaging equipment. The suspect was not located during the initial search.
Officers identified and interviewed the occupants of the involved vehicle. The vehicle was seized and secured as part of the investigation. This remains an active criminal investigation. No arrests have been announced, and additional information will be released when it can be provided.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has relevant video footage, or has information regarding the identity of the armed suspect is asked to contact the Oelwein Police Department at 319-283-4311.
