Two Clermont men charged with assault, Oran woman arrested on warrant and two minor accidents in Fayette County

On May 31st, 2026, at approximately 2:06 pm, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a residence in the City of Clermont regarding a fight. Upon deputies' arrival it was learned that Tyler James Forbes age 18 of Clermont and John David Forbes age 18 of Clermont had assaulted each other at the residence. Both Tyler Forbes and John Forbes were charged with Assault (Simple Misdemeanor) and both sustained minor injuries. The Forbes were transported to the Fayette County Jail to await an initial appearance.  This incident remains under investigation, and more charges may be pending. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Clermont Ambulance. 

On 5-28-26, at approximately 12:15AM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office arrested Megan Elizabeth Mcallister, 36 of Oran IA, for an active Fayette County Arrest Warrant, charge of Simple Assault.  Mcallister was taken into custody and transported to Fayette County Jail, where she was held on $300 cash/surety bond. 

On 5-27-26, at approximately 9:30PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a car deer accident near the intersection of Hwy 150/110th St. Fayette IA.  It was found that Skylar Shay, 23 of Oelwein IA, was southbound on Highway 150, when a deer came into the roadway colliding with his vehicle.  No injuries were reported and damage to the 2015 Hyundai Elantra was estimated at $1500.  

 On 5/31/2026 at approximately 5:43 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a car vs deer accident in the 26,000 block of Harding Road, approximately one mile east of Clermont. After further investigation, it was determined that Steven John Sadler, age 52 of Elgin, was operating a Blue 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan east bound when he struck a deer in the traveled portion of the roadway. Sadler reported no injuries. The Dodge sustained approximately $1500 in damages.