Oelwein Police release information on four separate incidents

On Nov 1, 2026, Oelwein Police formally charged a 17-year-old male juvenile with 5th Degree Theft - Simple Misdemeanor, after completing an investigation into a report of shoplifting in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd that occurred on October 10, 2026.  This case has been referred to Juvenile Court and the juvenile's guardians have been notified of the charges.

At around 9:20am on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a report of four students caught vaping at Oelwein Middle School.  As a result, four juveniles were issued citations.  One 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a second 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 2nd Offense, a third 13-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense, and an 11-year-old female juvenile was cited for Minor Using Tobacco/Vape Product 1st Offense

At 10:36am on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Seth Michael Alexander, 21, of Oelwein.  Alexander was arrested in the 1500 block of S Frederick Ave on a Hardin County warrant for Probation Revocation.

At 11:24pm on November 3rd, 2026, Oelwein Police conducted a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Rock Island Rd resulting in the arrest of Jacob John Howe, 24, of Dunkerton.  Howe was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense - Serious Misdemeanor.