On March 6, 2025, Oelwein Police formally charged two 16-year-old male juveniles after investigating an incident that occurred at the Parkside School on February 27, 2025. Both of the juveniles were charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting) - Simple Misdemeanor, and one juvenile was additionally charged with 5th Degree Criminal Mischief - Simple Misdemeanor. Guardians of the juveniles have been notified, and the matter has been referred to Juvenile Court.
At 12:47am on March 7, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Michael James Haslam, 55, of Oelwein. Haslam was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault - Simple Misdemeanor, Assault - Simple Misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts - Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following reports of a domestic disturbance in the 600 block of 1st Ave SE.
At 11:02am on March 7, 2025, Oelwein Police cited Christopher Lee Millard, 22, of Oelwein. Millard was issued a citation for Illegal Disposal on Public Property, following a report of illegal dumping in the 100 block of S Frederick Ave that occurred on March 3rd, 2025.
At 2:13pm on March 7, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Jared Michael Richardson, 30, of Oelwein. Richardson was arrested on a Fayette County warrant for Violation of Probation. This arrest was made at the Oelwein Adult Corrections Office.
At 11:14pm on March 7, 2025, Oelwein Police arrested Rothana Ram, 36, of Oelwein. Ram was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - Serious Misdemeanor. This arrest was made following a traffic stop in the 1 block of 3rd St NW.