Crime & Safety
Elgin, IA Bar Fight: 2 Men Arrested, Charged With Assault Sunday
Elgin, IA – A Sunday night altercation at a bar in northeastern Iowa ended with two local men behind bars, both facing assault and disorderly conduct charges following a response by Fayette County she
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-02T19:58:02.896Z
Elgin, IA – A Sunday night altercation at a bar in northeastern Iowa ended with two local men behind bars, both facing assault and disorderly conduct charges following a response by Fayette County sheriff 's deputies.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, authorities received a report of an altercation at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Elgin Tap in Elgin, a community in Fayette County.
Deputies responded to the establishment and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported disturbance.
Following their investigation, authorities arrested Wade Alexander Guyer, 36, and Wyatt Aubrey Guyer, 32 , both residents of Elgin.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed that both men were transported to the Fayette County Jail following their arrests.
Each man faces two charges: disorderly conduct involving fighting or violent behavior and assault causing bodily injury.
The charges indicate that investigators determined there was probable cause to pursue criminal allegations against both individuals.
Authorities have not publicly detailed what allegedly sparked the confrontation, whether additional people were involved or the specific circumstances surrounding the reported injuries.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office also confirmed that Elgin Ambulance assisted deputies during the incident.
However, officials did not specify whether anyone required transportation to a hospital or provide details about the extent of any injuries.
The arrests followed an evening response to the local establishment, with both men taken into custody after deputies completed their initial investigation.
No additional arrests were announced in the Sheriff's Office's public statement.
The incident remains a local criminal matter involving allegations of fighting and bodily injury. Additional information about court appearances or potential bond conditions was not included in the initial report.
Both men are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.