Oelwein Woman Arrested on Possesion of Meth and Other Charges after Search Warrant Executed.

At approximately 11:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue SE in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances were located and seized. The following subject has been arrested and charged:

1)Vanessa Lynn Wilson, 41, of Oelwein

Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Marijuana- Aggravated Misdemeanor

Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs- Serious Misdemeanor

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia- Simple Misdemeanor

The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail pending an initial appearance. Additional charges are pending, and this case is still under investigation. The Oelwein Police Department was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office with this investigation.