Fayette County Authorities release information on Farm Accident and Four Warrant Arrest Incidents.
On 10-24-26, at approximately 7:50 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an accident involving a farm tractor, baler and a semi-truck on the bridge in the 100 blk of Mill St. (Hwy 18) in Clermont IA. Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and after an investigation, it was found driver of the 2016 John Deere Tractor and baler, Reed Cummings 19 of Clermont, was travelling west on Mill St. (Hwy 18) when the baler side swiped a semi-truck. The driver of the semi-truck was identified as Cory Allen Huinker, 52 of Waukon IA. No injuries were reported, and damage to the 1990 Freightliner Semi was estimated at $10,000. Damage to the farm baler was estimated at $10,000. This accident remains under investigation. (photo)
On October 23, 2026 Fayette County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence in Elgin. While investigating the incident it was determined, 31 year old Shane Thomas Wayne Kauffman of Waterloo, who was present at the scene, had valid warrants for his arrest through Buchanan County for 4 counts of Sex Abuse 3rd Degree, Prostitution, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault with Intent to commit Sexual Abuse. Kauffman was transported to the Fayette County Jail to await transfer to the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. While at the Fayette County Jail, Kauffman became combative with jail staff and a Deputy Sheriff and had to be physically restrained, which resulted in him being charged with Interference With Official Acts.
On October 23, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shane Ryan Howard, age 36 of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Howard was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held without bond and awaits an initial appearance from a Magistrate Judge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office.
On October 22, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Gail Clauson, of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Insurance Fraud-presenting false information. Clauson was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
On October 22, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Angelique Cheeks, of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Insurance Fraud-presenting false information. Cheeks was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.
