Fayette County News Releases

On July 26^th, 2025, at approximately 6:55 PM, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Joshua James Levendusky (age 43), of Oelwein, IA, on an active arrest warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance – 3^rd or Subsequent Offense, D Felony.  Joshua was transported to the Fayette County Jail, where he was held on a $5000 cash bond.

On July 28^th, 2025, at approximately 3:19 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a driving complaint near the intersection of 90^th Street and K Avenue in Fayette County, IA. A  Fayette County Deputy observed a vehicle in the ditch at Lincoln Road and N Klock Road, Fayette. After further investigation, the driver, Joshua Andrew Eubanks (age 36) of Waukon, IA, was placed under arrest for violations of Iowa Code Chapters 321J.2(2)(a) – Operating While under the Influence – 1^st Offense & 321.218(1) – DUS – Driving while license suspended. Joshua also received a citation for 321.288(1) – Failure to Maintain Control & 321.20B Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability – Accident. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol.

On July 28^th, 2025, at approximately 6:55 PM, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding Criminal Mischief in the City of Fayette. Fayette County Deputies responded and after completion of the investigation, Christopher Scott McLaury (age 30) of Fayette, IA, was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct – Fighting/Violent Behavior, a simple misdemeanor. McLaury was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was held for an initial appearance.