Oelwein Police release information on a number of incidents

On March 21, 2026, at 5:40pm, Oelwein Officers arrested Brian Lee Buhr, 56, of Oelwein. Buhr was arrested on 3 Fayette County Warrants for Violation of Pre-Trial Release (x2) and Failure to Appear. Additionally, Buhr was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3rd or subsequent offense. Buhr was arrested in the 200 block of 8th St Sw.

At 2:55am on March 20, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a noise complaint in the 600 block of S Frederick Ave, where officers discovered an underage drinking party.  As a result, Roger Dean Hall III, 20, of Oelwein; Madilynn Star Markin Biretz, 18, of Oelwein; and Ricky Patrick McKeeman, 19, of Oelwein; were each issued a citation for Underage Possession of Alcohol - Simple Misdemeanor.

At 1:58am on March 21, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Mason Mikal Conner, 24, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of 1st Ave SW.  Conner was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  Conner was also issued a written warning for Improper Use of Lanes.

On March 16, 2026, Oelwein Police filed charges against a 14-year-old female juvenile relating to an incident that occurred at 7:50pm on March 11, 2026, in the 10 block of 1st Ave SE.  The juvenile was charged with two counts of Assault - Simple Misdemeanor and one count of Disorderly Conduct (Threats) - Simple Misdemeanor.  The juvenile's legal guardian has been notified, and the case has been referred to Juvenile Court.

At 7:55am on March 19, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of 2nd Ave NE and 8th St NE.  A white 2012 Nissan Quest, driven by Hanna Shay of Oelwein, was travelling eastbound on 8th St NE when they failed to yield to a white 2020 Kia Forte, driven by Anna Bratten of Oelwein, who was travelling northbound on 2nd Ave NE, resulting in a collision.  Initial estimates of damages were $1,000 to the vehicle operated by Shay and $2,500 to the vehicle operated by Bratten.  Shay was assigned fault for the accident and was issued a citation for Failure to Obey Yield Sign.

At 11:30am on March 19, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident that occurred in the Fareway parking lot.  A white 2016 Cadillac CT6, driven by Beverly Pepin of Oelwein, reversed out of their parking spot and collided with a white 2020 Ford Escape, driven by David Westcott of Wadena, who was travelling southbound.  Initial estimates of damages were $2,000 to the vehicle driven by Pepin and $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Westcott.  Pepin admitted to, and was assigned, fault for the accident.

At 9:58pm on March 19, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Rock Island Rd on a vehicle that had been called in for erratic and dangerous driving.  As a result, the driver, Hazi Holden Farmer, 19, of Wadena, was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor, Underage Possession of Alcohol 1st Offense - Simple Misdemeanor, and Underage Use of Tobacco/Vape Products.