Delaware County Sheriff's Office

10/08/2026

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On Monday, September 21, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Tiana France Paden, 44, of Manchester. Paden was arrested on an active warrant for Failure to Appear.

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On Monday, September 21, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Michael Jay Whalen, 51, of Delhi. Whalen was charged with Assault on Persons in certain Occupations (Aggravated Misdemeanor), and Harassment 3rd Degree (Simple Misdemeanor).

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On Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Tobin Wayne Benway, 50, of Davenport on an active warrant for Theft 3rd Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor).

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On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 2:30 AM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Ian Lane Krogmann, 19, of Earlville. Krogmann was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), and received a citation for Possession of Alcohol of Underage.

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On Tuesday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Andrew Vitalyvich Likanchuk, 35, of Hopkinton. Likanchuk was arrested for Driving While Barred (Aggravated misdemeanor).

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On Thursday, September 29, 2026 at approximately 9:30 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Richard Joseph Hahesy, 61, of Manchester. Hahesy was charged with Interference with Official Acts (Simple misdemeanor).

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On Thursday, October 1, 2026 at approximately 5:30 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Jess John Corell, 43, of Strawberry Point on an active warrant for Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor).

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On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM, Michael Jay Whalen, 50, from Delhi turned himself in on an active warrant for Violation of Probation (Class D Felony).

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On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Brock Nathaniel Baumgartner, 20, of Strawberry Point. Baumgartner was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), and also received a citation for speeding.

Disclaimer: All persons identified as arrested or charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and is not evidence of guilt

10/05/2026

Updated Press Release/Clarification Backbone State Park Incident

09/23/2026

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Deputy Siitari on becoming Delaware County's first certified School Resource Officer!
His dedication to our schools, our children, and their safety is making a difference in our community. Thank you for taking on this important role and putting our kids first and making them a top priority!

09/22/2026

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On Tuesday August 25, 2026, at approximately 9:30 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Alexander James Brenner, 31, of Earlville on an active warrant for Domestic Assault Impeding Air flow (Class D Felony), Criminal Mischief 5th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor), Violation Of Parole, Criminal Mischief (Serious Misdemeanor).

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On Saturday August 29th, 2026, at approximately 2:00 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Austin Allen Kuehl, 25, of Colesburg. Kuehl was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), and received citations for Open Container, and Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device. This arrest was made following a traffic stop on East Soldier’s Ave in Edgewood.

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On Tuesday September 1st, 2026 at approximately 8:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Michael John Bonert, 46, of Hopkinton on an active warrant for Harassment on 3rd Degree (Simple Misdemeanor).

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On Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 at approximately 2:00 PM, Daryl Lee Cole, 51, of Manchester, turned himself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant for Violation of Parole.

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On Friday September 4th, 2026, at approximately 1:30 AM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Christian Dean Ramirez, 21, of Waterloo. Ramirez was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), and received citations for Failure to Maintain Control. This arrest was made on Highway 20 near Manchester.

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On Friday September 4th, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Kypri N Taylor, 26, of Waterloo on an active warrant for Failure to Appear.

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On Monday September 7th, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Christopher Allen Ramos, 44, of Earlville. Ramos was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault Injury or Mental Illness 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near Northern Ave and Margaret St in Earlville.

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On Thursday September 10th, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Dean Edward Deutmeyer, 60, of New York, NY. Deutmeyer was charged with Grooming (Class D Felony), Enticing a Minor under age of 16 (Class D Felony), and Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near South Madison St and East Marion St in Manchester.

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On Friday September 11th, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Dalton David Becker 28, of Dundee. Becker was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 2nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near 210th St and Highway 38 near Manchester.

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On Saturday September 12th, 2026 at approximately 10:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Blaine Anthony Moll, 28, of Mason City. Moll was charged with Operating Under the Influence 2nd Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near 315th Ave and Voyager Rd in Colesburg.

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On Tuesday September 15th, 2026 at approximately 6:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Travyn Cruz Robbins Sullivan, 19, of Manchester. Sullivan was charged with Criminal Mischief 5th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near 270th Ave and Highway 20 near Earlville.

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On Thursday September 17th, 2026 at approximately 8:00 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Thomas Joseph Luebbers, 62, of Allison. Luebbers was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons (Serious Misdemeanor), and a citation for excessive speed. This arrest was made on Highway 20 near Earlville.

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On Saturday September 19th, 2026 at approximately 8:30 PM. Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Joseph Patrick Barmettler, 41, of Saint Francis, MN. Barmettler was charged with Criminal Mischief 5th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near 270th Ave near and Highway 20 near Earlville.

Disclaimer: All persons identified as arrested or charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. A criminal charge is merely an accusation and is not evidence of guilt.

09/16/2026

A MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF

I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the men and women of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office for their continued hard work, dedication, and service to our county.

This team serves Delaware County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I’m proud of the professionalism, commitment, and teamwork they bring to the job each and every day.

And after seeing the new Office photos, we now have photographic evidence that they all own ties and clean up pretty well when necessary!

Thank you for everything you do for the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Delaware County.

Sheriff Travis Hemesath

09/12/2026

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Chief Deputy Jill Knipper and Reserve Deputy Andrea Carroll for their service! 🚓👮‍♀️

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who answered the call, and stand with the families forever affected.

We will never forget.🇺🇸

09/03/2026

Our new app is coming soon!!
👀 Keep an eye out for the launch! 👀

08/31/2026

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On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Scott Anthony Young, 43, of Earlville. Young was charged with two counts of Domestic Abuse Assault Injury or Mental Illness 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following reports of assault on August 7, 2026, and August 13, 2026, near East Jefferson Street in Delaware.

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On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Christine J Reaves, 44, of Cedar Rapids on an active warrant for Failure to Appear.

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On Monday, August 17, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Brandy Faye Seibert, 43, of Edgewood for Driving While License Revoked, Driving While License Under Suspension, and Operating a Non-Registered Vehicle. This arrest was made near Bell Street and East Union Street in Edgewood.

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On Thursday, August 20, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Daryl Lee Cole, 51, of Manchester, on an active warrant for S*x Offender Violation 2nd Offense (Class D Felony).

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On Friday, August 21, 2026, at approximately 11:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Matthew Joseph Winfield, 40, of Dyersville. Winfield was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a noise complaint at Freddy’s Beach dock.

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On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 2:30 PM, Katelyn Marie Scholtes, 33, of Durango, turned herself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant for Disorderly Conduct (Simple Misdemeanor). These charges stemmed from a disturbance call from Bailey’s Ford Campground on August 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, Mark Roger Scholtes III, 36, of Durango, turned himself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant for Disorderly Conduct (Simple Misdemeanor). These charges stemmed from a disturbance call from Bailey’s Ford Campground on August 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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On Monday, August 24, 2026, at approximately 8:30 AM, Jared Lee Wessels, 38, of Farley, turned himself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active warrant for Operating While Under the Influence (Serious Misdemeanor).

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On Monday, August 24, 2026, approximately at 4:30 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Richard Eugene Bowers, 77, of Manchester, for S*x Offender Violation 1st Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor). This arrest was made near South 2nd Street and Grant Street in Manchester.

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On Monday, August 24, 2026, approximately at 8:30 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Juataun Latish Hurrins, 44, of Manchester, for Driving While License Suspended (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made on US 20 West.

NOTICE: All charges are merely accusations, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/27/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING — DISPATCHER! 🚨

Looking for more than just a job? Build a career that makes a difference in your community.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a Dispatcher to join our team!

📞 Be the calm voice when someone needs help
🚓 Support law enforcement, fire & EMS
💻 Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
✅ Competitive pay & benefits
✅ Great retirement
✅ Training & career opportunities
✅ Make a difference in your community every day

You don’t have to wear the badge to make an impact.

📲 Ready for a new challenge? Apply today!
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