Oelwein Police release information on two accidents and other incidents

At 5:02pm on January 30, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Rock Island Rd and 10th St SE.  A silver 2012 Nissan Quest, driven by Zara Druecker of Oelwein, attempted to cross Rock Island Rd heading eastbound when they cut off and were struck by a black 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Krystal Thole of Strawberry Point, that was heading northbound on Rock Island Rd.  Initial estimates of damages were $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Druecker and $3,000 to the vehicle driven by Thole.  Druecker was assigned fault for the accident and was issued citations for Failure to Obey Stop Sign and Yield Right of Way, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability at Accident Scene, and No Valid Drivers' License.

At 3:45pm on February 2, 2026, Oelwein Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 1st Ave SE and 2nd St SE.  A silver 2000 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Amy Rahe of Cedar Rapids, was driving southbound on 1st Ave SE and attempted to turn left heading eastbound on 2nd St SE, cutting across the path of and being struck by a black 2013 Ford Edge, driven by Hunter Wagner of Fayette.  Initial estimates of damages were $5,000 to the vehicle driven by Rahe and $1,000 to the vehicle driven by Wagner.  Rahe was assigned fault for the accident and was issued a citation for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability at Accident Scene.  Oelwein Police were assisted by Midwest Collision and Towing.

At 9:25pm on February 2, 2026, Oelwein police charged Matthew John Seastrand, 50, of Hazleton, with Driving While License Suspended.  Seastrand was issued a citation and summons to court for the infraction following a traffic stop in the 200 block of 10th St SE.  Seastrand was also issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Registration Plate

At 1:29am on February 3, 2026, Oelwein Police arrested Cristopher Lee Becker, 43, of Oelwein.  Becker was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense - Class D Felony and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor.  This arrest was made after officers responded to a report of a male subject acting strangely in the 1300 block of Industrial Park Rd.