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Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026

Delphos Police blotter 8/3-8/9/2026

On 8-3-2026 – officers were sent to the Love’s Truck Stop to investigate a minor private property crash involving two semi tractor-trailers.

On 8-3-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business in the 1100 block of Elida Ave, who reported that a male had stolen items from the business and then left. Officers were able to identify the male, Anthony Doll, 53, of Delphos, from video surveillance. Doll was located and issued a summons to appear in Lima Municipal Court for theft charges. Several hours later officers were advised that Doll had just stole items from a business in the 100 block of E. 5th St. Officers stopped Doll and located the stolen items. Doll was taken into custody and transported to the Allen County Jail.

On 8-4-2026 – officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Clime St. for a juvenile who had attempted to harm herself. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment and mental evaluation.

On 8-4-2026 – officers were dispatched to a business in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a disturbance between a customer and an employee. Officers arrived and advised the customer to leave the business and to contact the corporate office with any complaints.

On 8-4-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business in the 1800 block of E. 5th St. who reported that a male had been staying on their property, and they wished for him to be criminally trespassed.

On 8-4-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 700 block of N. Canal St. who reported that her juvenile son is being habitually unruly and requested that a report be completed.

On 8-5-2026 – officers spoke with a male who reported that some of his checks were stolen and his signature forged by an ex-girlfriend who no longer lives with him.

On 8-6-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported being scammed out of $1800. The female stated that she received an email from someone claiming to be her pastor. The person requested that she buy gift cards and email the card numbers to him.

On 8-6-2026 – officers responded to the 1800 block of E. 5th St. to assist Delphos Fire and Rescue on a call of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.

On 8-6-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. 8th St. for a possible domestic disturbance. The male and female involved advised officers that they just had a verbal altercation.

On 8-7-2026 – officers responded to a business in the 800 block of Ambrose for an unwanted guest complaint. Upon arrival officers found that an ex-employee had been in the business causing a disturbance. The employee left prior to officers’ arrival. The ex-employee was located and advised not to return to the business.

On 8-7-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported leaving her wallet behind at a business on E. 5th St. The female went back to retrieve the wallet, but it was gone and had not been turned in.

On 8-8-2026 – officers responded to a business in the 1400 block of N. Main St, to investigate the activation of an alarm.

On 8-8-2026 – officers, along with Delphos EMS, were dispatched to the 900 block of Superior St. for a dog bite complaint. Officers found that a female had suffered a bite from her rescue dog which required medical attention. The female was transported to the hospital for treatment.

On 8-9-2026 – officers received a call of a suspicious person in the 600 block of E. 7th St. The caller stated that someone was in a nearby vehicle with a flashlight. Officers arrived to the area but did not locate anyone.

On 8-9-2026 – officers spoke with a male who stated that he provided his identification to an employee at an establishment on E. 2nd St. The male stated that the employee intentionally damaged his ID.

POSTED: 08/11/26 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement