Hawkeye man charged in assault incident and no injuries in minor accident in Fayette County

On November 6th, 2026, at approximately 12:03 a.m. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an intoxicated male reportedly armed with a knife at a residence on South Burrell Street in the City of Hawkeye. When deputies arrived, they located the male outside the residence, and he displayed signs of impairment but was not armed at the time deputies made contact. Upon investigation, it was learned that an assault had taken place. Deputies arrested and charged Matthew T. Burnell, age 50 of Hawkeye and he was charged with domestic abuse assault 3rd/subsequent. He was transported to the Fayette County Jail, where he was held for an initial appearance in court. This incident remains under investigation. 

On 11-5-26, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a 911 call of a vehicle vs deer accident in the 23000 Block of Rose Rd. Hawkeye IA.  Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded, and it was found that Debra Ann Huber, 69 of Elgin IA, was northbound on Rose Rd. when a deer came into the roadway, striking her vehicle.  No injuries were reported, and damage to the 2012 Volkswagen Passat was estimated at $1500.  (photo)