Village of Delhi Police Department

10/13/2026

🎃 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Delhi 👻

The Village of Delhi will be hosting trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31 from 5 to 9 pm. The Delhi Police Department will provide additional patrols to help keep participants safe.

Please stay on sidewalks, cross streets at corners, wear bright or reflective clothing, and make sure children are accompanied by a responsible adult. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE
FRANK A. RUSSO
09/19/2026

On September 19, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Frank A. Russo, 26, of Lisle, New York, and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

The arrest resulted from a traffic stop and subsequent vehicle search on Page Avenue in the Village of Delhi. Russo is accused of possessing a white powdery substance found in the vehicle’s center-console area and on a cellphone located near where he was seated. The substance produced a presumptive positive result for co***ne using a TruNarc testing device.

Russo was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Delhi Town Court at a later date and was released.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

10/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE
ANNINA LAVEE
09/15/2026

On September 15, 2026, the Delhi Police Department served Annina Lavee, 79, of Bovina, New York, with a criminal summons directing her to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor.

The charge resulted from an investigation into allegations that Lavee acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare of a 16-year-old child.

Lavee was also served with a temporary order of protection in connection with the case.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

10/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE
SAMUEL M. COHEN
09/10/2026

On September 10, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Samuel M. Cohen, 27, of Delhi, New York, and charged him with Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.

The arrest resulted from an investigation into unauthorized financial transactions occurring on multiple dates during July 2026. Cohen is accused of accessing another person’s bank account and transferring a total of $536.35 through the Cash App electronic payment service without the account holder’s authorization or permission.

Cohen was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Delhi Town Court at a later date and was released.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

10/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE
TERRANCE GUBBINS
09/06/2026

On September 6, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Terrence Gubbins, 60, of no permanent address, and charged him with Trespass, a violation.

The arrest followed an incident at Mid-Country Auto Center on Main Street in the Village of Delhi. Gubbins is accused of remaining on the property after employees repeatedly advised him that he was not permitted on the premises and directed him to leave.
Gubbins was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Delhi Town Court.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

10/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE
MELISSA E. CASTLOO
09/02/2026

On September 2, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Melissa E. Castloo, 39, of Halcottsville, New York, and charged her with: Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense, an unclassified misdemeanor; Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater, an unclassified misdemeanor; and One additional traffic infraction.

The arrest followed a traffic stop on Franklin Street in the Village of Delhi after officers observed Castloo operating her vehicle in an unsafe manner. During the stop, the officers observed signs of impairment. Castloo subsequently underwent standardized field sobriety testing and chemical breath testing.

Castloo was released with traffic summonses directing her to appear in Delhi Town Court at a later date.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

09/16/2026

Submitted by admin on 09/16/26 September 16, 2026Village of Delhi Residents,Recently, the New York Department of Health required the Village of Delhi to publish a notice, written by them, regarding lead in the Village’s drinking water. The Village has identified approximately 40 houses that have l...

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09/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE
GARRETT D. SARGENT
08/28/2026

On August 28, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Garrett D. Sargent, 24, of Delhi, New York, and charged him with:

● Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor; and
● Resisting Arrest, a class A misdemeanor.

The charges resulted from an investigation into an August 15, 2026, incident. Sargent is accused of refusing officers’ lawful commands to stop fighting and place his hands behind his back. He allegedly made threats, physically fought with officers and attempted to disarm an officer while resisting arrest.

Sargent was issued appearance tickets directing him to appear in Delhi Town Court at a later date and was released.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police

09/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE
RUSSELL A. DEGROAT
08/20/2026

On August 20, 2026, the Delhi Police Department arrested Russell A. Degroat, 51, of Delhi, New York, and charged him with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

Degroat is accused of violating a full stay-away temporary order of protection by going to the protected party’s residence, knocking on the door and attempting to gain entry.

Degroat was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in Delhi Town Court at a later date and was released.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael T. Mills
Chief of Police