In a courtroom full of their supporters, three Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies accused of illegally using a police database that provides background on individuals pleaded not guilty in separate Delaware County Common Pleas courtrooms Wednesday. Deputies Lyle A. Chasse, Robert E. Curren and James F. Cuccarese II each entered not guilty pleas to fifth-degree felony counts of unauthorized use of property, specifically the Law Enforcement Automated Database System, also called LEADS. Chasse faces three counts; Cuccarese, two counts; and Curren, one count.
Oct 19 2011 | Posted in
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Three Delaware County sheriff’s deputies were indicted Friday for illegally using a police database; at least two are apparently accused of using it to snoop on a local elected official who feuded with the sheriff’s office.
Sep 16 2011 | Posted in
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The nation’s property crime rate are on the rise in non-metropolitan counties, according to FBI reports. Similar records provided by local law enforcement agencies suggest that Delaware County is no exception. A recent Federal Bureau of Investigation report finds that property crime increased 2.0 percent in “non-metropolitan” counties between 2009 and 2010. In contrast, larger cities experienced a 1.9-percent decrease.
Sep 4 2011 | Posted in
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Local police personally thanked Delaware Wal-Mart employees for helping prevent a relatively new scam targeting the elderly. The “Grandma Scam” preys on senior citizens who are likely to have good credit or own their own homes. Two such Delaware city residents appeared to have fallen victim to this scam when they attempted to get money orders to send funds outside the country, according to the Delaware City Police Department. In both cases, Wal-Mart employees recognized the signs of the scam, asked the appropriate questions and thwarted a ploy that could have cost the grandparents thousands of dollars, the DCPD reported.
Aug 17 2011 | Posted in
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) arrested 16 fugitives wanted on Delaware County warrants. The arrests were made on Saturday and Sunday during a two-day warrant sweep. The fugitives were wanted for crimes including drug charges, theft and failure to pay child support.
Aug 15 2011 | Posted in
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A growing annual event in Powell aims to foster community spirit and crime prevention awareness.Powell’s National Night Out, an event that happens in communities nationwide, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Village Green Park, 47 Hall St. The free family event is operating under an ice cream social theme, said Powell Police Department Sgt. Scott Roach.
Jul 30 2011 | Posted in
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Two people were injured Wednesday following a crash involving a Delaware County Sheriff’s car near the intersection of U.S. 23 and West Powell Road Wednesday morning.
Jul 20 2011 | Posted in
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The rise in temperatures correlates with a rise in crime, especially theft, according to law enforcement officials.
Jul 18 2011 | Posted in
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