Oelwein Police Release Information on Three Different Arrest Incidents

At 5:57pm on August 15, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Michael Dean Westcott, 33, of Oelwein.  Westcott was charged with Disorderly Conduct (Fighting/Violent Behavior) - Simple Misdemeanor, after officers came across an altercation in the 10 block of 4th St SW.

At 6:42pm on August 15, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Stephanie Joan Gerike, 39, of Oelwein.  Gerike was arrested on two Fayette County warrants for original charges of two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and one count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made in the 1300 block of S Frederick Ave.

At 6:30pm on August 13, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Gary Roy Wright, 61, of Oelwein, following a traffic stop in the 800 block of S Frederick Ave.  Wright was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Aggravated Misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.