Oelwein Vehicle Theft

On June 22, 2025, Oelwein Police made two arrests following an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle.

Oelwein Police arrested Tonya Mary Pennington, 49, of Oelwein and Jerome Robert Schuneman, 42, of Oelwein.  Pennington and Schuneman were each charged with 1st Degree Criminal Mischief - Class C Felony, 2nd Degree Theft - Class D Felony, and 3rd Degree Burglary - Class D Felony.

The vehicle, which had received significant damage, was also recovered.  The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office in this investigation.