Two Oelwein residents were charged after Oelwein police searched a residence on 6th Avenue Northeast.[1] The search warrant was executed at 27 6th Avenue NE at about 3:27 a.m. on 31 October 2026.[2] Ruben DeJesus, 39, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana, both third or later offences and Class D felonies, and with possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanour.[2] Candice Lynn Carrol, 42, was charged with first-offence possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana, both serious misdemeanours; unlawful possession of prescription drugs, also a serious misdemeanour; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanour.[2] The marijuana charge was a third or later offence for DeJesus.[2] Carrol’s marijuana charge was her first offence.[2]

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office assisted Oelwein police.[2] Both were arrested on drug charges.[1] The police department said all those charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.[2]