11/16/18 - Media Release from Delphos Police Department
On 11-11-2018 officers were sent to the 300 block of W. 3rd St, for a Criminal Damaging incident. Upon arrival officers found that the complainant’s vehicle had been damaged. It appeared that the damage was caused from someone throwing a pumpkin.
On 11-13-2018 officers were made aware of an active warrant out of Mercer County for, 29 year old Dustin Abrahamson, of Delphos. Officers located Abrahamson and took him into custody later transporting him to the Van Wert County Jail.
On 11-14-2018 a male came to the police department requesting a report. The male told officers that he purchased an item from a male in Florida and had sent him a money order in the amount agreed upon. The male never received the item from the seller and requested information from officers on how to proceed. The male was advised that a report would be written and explained that this incident is civil in nature and would have to be filed in civil court.
On 11-15-2018 officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of Gressel Dr. The caller stated that a male had been seen in his car with a hand gun. Officers arrived and located the male that allegedly had the firearm. After a brief discussion the male admitted that he had a loaded firearm in his vehicle concealed in the center console. Officers removed the handgun and seized it for safekeeping pending the outcome of the investigation. It was later determined that the male does not have a concealed carry license and he may be charged with Mishandling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle. The report will be reviewed by the Lima Municipal Court Prosecutor for possible charges.
On 11-15-2018 officers responded to a business on Elida Rd, in reference to counterfeit money. The employees at the business stated that they located a counterfeit twenty dollar bill in the overnight deposit. The bill was taken by officers and entered into evidence.
On 11-15-2018 officers met with a homeowner in the 500 block of Moening St. The homeowner told officers that a truck delivering items to a neighbor drove through his yard causing damage. Officers observed the damage done and made contact with the driver of the vehicle. His personal information and that of the company was obtained for the homeowner to receive restitution for the damage.
