Fayette County Sheriff's Office

10/29/2026

On 10-27-26, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was invited to speak at New Hampton Middle School for Red Ribbon Week. Sgt. Schveiger spoke to students about drugs, alcohol, va**ng, addiction, decisions and consequences. The second half of the class concentrated on futures and careers, and a segment on Internet and social media safety. Approximately 150 students were present. Invest and Prevent classes teach youth about the dangers in this ever changing world and we strive to give them the tools to succeed and grow safely.

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

On 10-25-26, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Elgin Trunk or Treat Event. Deputy Terrones and Sgt. Schveiger handed out Halloween bags to youngsters as they showed off their costumes and loaded up on sugar. It was a beautiful day and great weather.

10/26/2026

On October 22, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Gail Clauson, of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Insurance Fraud-presenting false information. Clauson was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.

10/26/2026

On October 22, a Fayette County Deputy arrested Angelique Cheeks, of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Insurance Fraud-presenting false information. Cheeks was transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was held on a $5,000 cash/surety bond.

10/26/2026

On October 23, 2026, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shane Ryan Howard, age 36 of Oelwein, on a valid Fayette County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Howard was transported to the Fayette County Jail where he is being held without bond and awaits an initial appearance from a Magistrate Judge. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office.

10/26/2026

On October 23, 2026 Fayette County Deputies were called to a disturbance at a residence in Elgin. While investigating the incident it was determined, 31 year old Shane Thomas Wayne Kauffman of Waterloo, who was present at the scene, had valid warrants for his arrest through Buchanan County for 4 counts of S*x Abuse 3rd Degree, Prostitution, Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault with Intent to commit S*xual Abuse. Kauffman was transported to the Fayette County Jail to await transfer to the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office. While at the Fayette County Jail, Kauffman became combative with jail staff and a Deputy Sheriff and had to be physically restrained, which resulted in him being charged with Interference With Official Acts.

10/26/2026

On 10-24-26, at approximately 7:50 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an accident involving a farm tractor, baler and a semi-truck on the bridge in the 100 blk of Mill St. (Hwy 18) in Clermont IA. Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the scene and after an investigation, it was found driver of the 2016 John Deere Tractor and baler, Reed Cummings 19 of Clermont, was travelling west on Mill St. (Hwy 18) when the baler side swiped a semi-truck. The driver of the semi-truck was identified as Cory Allen Huinker, 52 of Waukon IA. No injuries were reported, and damage to the 1990 Freightliner Semi was estimated at $10,000. Damage to the farm baler was estimated at $10,000. This accident remains under investigation.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

***Attempt to Identify***

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this male and female, driving a gray Lexus. The male is wearing a black sweatshirt with the phrase, "Clean Hands, Dirty Money." The female had ripped jeans and a yellow sweatshirt, and she made sure to hand the male his gloves as he exited the vehicle. We would like to visit with them about some criminal activities they have been up to this past week. If you know them, please call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 563-422-6067 ext. 0. Thank you.