Oelwein Police release information on search warrant arrests and other incidents

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OELWEIN, Iowa — At approximately 3:27 a.m. on October 31, 2026, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant at 27 6th Avenue NE in Oelwein. As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were charged:

Ruben DeJesus, 39, OelweinPossession of Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, Third or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony)Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana, Third or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony)Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

Candice Lynn Carrol, 42, OelweinPossession of Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor)Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana, First Offense (Serious Misdemeanor)Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (Serious Misdemeanor)Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)

The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

On November 1, 2026, at 1:16am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in 100 block of 5th Ave SW. As a result of this traffic stop, Mathew Urban, 22, of Oelwein was cited and released for Driving While License Suspended.

On November 1, 2026 At 1:49am, Oelwein Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of North Frederick. As a result of this traffic stop, Cloey Sells, 22, of Waverly IA, was placed into custody for Possession of Controlled Substance – 2nd Offense (X3) – Aggravated Misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana – 2nd Offense – Serious Misdemeanor, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug – Serious Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor.

At around 2:53pm on October 28, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Rd and 3rd St SE. A red 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, driven by Kim Eric Hoofnagle, 70, of Oelwein, was at a stop sign when they proceeded westbound after stopping but failed to ensure they were clear of traffic, thus colliding with the front passenger side of a black 2007 Kia Sedona, driven by Rosemary Bradley, 69, of Oelwein. Initial estimates of damages were $500 to Hoofnagle's vehicle and $2,000 to Bradley's vehicle. Hoofnagle was assigned fault for the accident and cited for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. Mercy Ambulance Oelwein was called to the scene to evaluate a driver as a precaution for reported pain. Oelwein Police were also assisted by Midwest Collision as one of the vehicles had been disabled from the accident.

At 11:10pm on October 30, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Kadence Elizabeth Dall Winther-Spurbeck, 22, of Oelwein, after officers responded to a report of a female subject under the influence of alcohol causing a disturbance in the 800 block of 1st Ave NE. Dall Winther-Spurbeck was charged with Public Intoxication - Simple Misdemeanor.