Death of Man in Oelwein Not Considered Suspicious

Investigators say the death of a man in Oelwein earlier this week is not considered suspicious.

The Oelwein Police Department responded to a report of a dead body in a wooded area in the 10 block of 3rd Avenue Northwest shortly before 9:30 pm on Monday night.

The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner has identified the man as 58-year old Darrell Lee Lathum. An autopsy was also conducted, though details about how Lathum died have not been released. 

Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the Oelwein community.