Recent Business and Vehicle Burglaries in Oelwein leads to Search Warrants and Arrests

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, the Oelwein Police Department executed a search warrant in the 300 Block of 7th Avenue SW in Oelwein. During the course of the search warrant, illegal controlled substances, and stolen property were located and seized. The following subjects have been arrested and charged:

1) Hayden Jacob Dean Harkrader, 20, of Oelwein Burglary 3rd Degree- Class D Felony Burglary 3rd Degree unoccupied vehicle- Aggravated Misdemeanor (5 Counts) Child Endangerment- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug- Serious Misdemeanor Theft 4th Degree- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor- 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.

This investigation has also led to three juveniles being referred to juvenile court services for alleged delinquent acts.

Juveniles

1) Male, 17, of Oelwein Child Endangerment- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor Theft 4th Degree (Possession of stolen property)- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

2) Female, 17, of Dubuque Child Endangerment- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor Theft 4th Degree (Possession of stolen property)- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

3) Male, 14, of Oelwein Burglary 3rd Degree- Class D Felony Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Methamphetamine- Aggravated Misdemeanor Possession of a controlled substance, 1st- Marijuana- Serious Misdemeanor Theft 4th Degree- Serious Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Simple Misdemeanor

Juvenile matters are handled separately under Iowa law, and all allegations remain pending. Offense descriptions for juveniles are provided for informational purposes and reflect equivalent offenses under Iowa law if committed by an adult.