Oelwein man arrested on charges after traffic stop and a man arrested on Fayette County warrants

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 4:15pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Anthony James Taylor, 43, of Oelwein. Taylor was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 3rd offense – Aggravated Misdemeanor, Operation Without Interlock – Simple Misdemeanor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor, and Driving While Revoked – Serious Misdemeanor. These charges were the result of a traffic stop in 1300 block of 2nd St NW.

On December 15, 2025, at approximately 8:20pm, Oelwein officers arrested Troy Edward Richards, 63, of Oelwein on 2 Fayette County warrants. Additionally, Richards was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – 3rd or subsequent offense(x 2) – Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor. This arrest took place in the 10 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast.