Oelwein, IA – A late-night traffic stop in Oelwein led to the arrest of a 47-year-old Elgin man after deputies discovered he was driving with a revoked license, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said that around 1:27 a.m. on November 21, 2025, a deputy initiated a stop on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of East Charles Street and 8th Avenue in Oelwein. The stop was reportedly made due to an equipment violation.
During the encounter, deputies identified the driver as Joshua Joel Gyorok of Elgin, who they said did not possess a valid driver’s license. Gyorok was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail, where he was charged with Driving While License Revoked.
In addition to the charge, Gyorok received a written warning for an inoperable tail lamp, according to the sheriff’s office. No injuries or further incidents were reported during the stop.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office continues to remind drivers to ensure vehicle lights are properly working and to maintain valid driver credentials to avoid citations or arrest.
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