January 6, 2025, press release from the Delphos Police Department: On 12-29-2024 officers spoke with a female in the 1200 block of N. Washington St, who reported that an item was missing from her residence. She believed that an acquaintance took the item during a previous visit. On 12-29-2024 officers responded to the 400 block of S. Cass St, after a female reported an unknow male in her residence. Officers arrived and did not locate anyone but the female in the residence. The residence was secure, and it did not appear anyone else had been there. On 12-30-2024 officers were sent to perform a well being check on a male in the 900 block of Lima Ave, after his home health nurse could not make contact with him. Officers located the male, who needed medical assistance, inside his residence.

Call Log for Delphos Police Department December 15 through December 28.

LIMA, OH(WLIO) - Crossroads Crisis Center took a night to honor victims and those who stand up for them.

Many people and community groups walked the streets of Lima to raise awareness for an important cause. October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," and on Tuesday, Crossroads Crisis Center kicked off their month-long campaign to raise awareness their "We Walk for Victims" to honor all survivors and victims of domestic violence. Before the walk inside the Lima Public Library, Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith signed a proclamation recognizing the city's support for domestic violence awareness along with Crossroads dedicating two books to the library. Tuesday night's walk is the first of many events planned by Crossroads to honor victims and survivors all month long.

Mercy Health St. Rita's is making information about what resources are available to assist in the fight against human trafficking. They are inviting local agencies, organizations, and community members to an educational symposium titled "Liberty Unchained: Breaking Bonds, Restoring Hope." It's an effort to get everyone on the same page for what to look for, the signs of, and how to handle instances of human trafficking.

September 12, 2024, Press Release from the Delphos Police Department: On 9-1-2024 a male in the 500 block of W. 1^st St, called to report an on-going problem with a neighbor’s dog continually barking. On 9-1-2024 officers were asked to assist Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office in located a truck hauling scrap. The vehicle was leaving debris all over the roadway. Officers located the vehicle and made a traffic stop. Van Wert Sheriff’s Deputies responded and took over.

ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Depression, isolation from friends and family, and low self-esteem. These are just a few signs that senior citizens …

A Lima man has been found guilty of raping two girls over multiple years. It took an Allen County jury an hour and a half to find 48-year-old Paul Bowman guilty of 10 counts of rape and five counts of sexual battery. Two additional charges were dropped on the final day of his trial. 

A run was organized to honor the memory of a Lima native who lost her life to domestic violence, by raising money to help others in similar situations.