Oelwein man arrested after vehicle in the ditch; Two arrested after disturbance in Elgin; One injured in accident in Fayette County
On October 31, 2026, at 7:09AM the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hwy 3 west of X Ave. When a deputy arrived, it was learned that 31-year-old Michael Shane Storey Jr. of Oelwein was driving westbound on Hwy 3 when he lost control of his vehicle. Upon further investigation, it was learned that Storey was intoxicated and also had a .40 caliber Taurus pistol on him at the time. Michael Storey was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where he was charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon While Under the Influence, both Serious Misdemeaners. Storey was held for an initial appearance in court.
On November 1, 2026 at approximately 9:30 PM the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received report of an altercation that occurred at the Elgin Tap in Elgin, IA. Deputies responded and upon investigation 36-year-old Wade Alexander Guyer and 32-year-old Wyatt Aubrey Guyer, both of Elgin, were arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail. Both were charged with Disorderly Conduct—Fighting/Violent Behavior and Assault Causing Bodily Injury. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Elgin Ambulance.
On 11-1-26, at approximately 5:50PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a crash detection at 260th St. and W Avenue Waucoma IA. Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the area and found that the crash detection was a vehicle vs deer accident with air bag deployment. Through an investigation, it was found that Lonny Robert Linderbaum, 56 of West Union, was southbound on W Avenue, when a deer came into the roadway striking his vehicle. Linderbaum was transported by ambulance to Gundersen Emplify Emergency Room for minor reported injuries. Damage to the 2025 Jeep Compass was considered a total loss. Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by Waucoma Fire, Waucoma First Responders, and Emplify Ambulance West Union. (cardeer1 photo)
