Delaware County, OH Sheriff's Office
@delawareohsheriff.bsky.social
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To learn more, visit DelawareCountySheriff.com.
To learn more, visit DelawareCountySheriff.com.
Now Hiring: Dispatcher | $27/hr
Are you calm under pressure? Ready to be the vital link between the public and law enforcement? Learn more about being a dispatcher at our website: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam
Are you calm under pressure? Ready to be the vital link between the public and law enforcement? Learn more about being a dispatcher at our website: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Now Hiring: Dispatcher | $27/hr
Are you calm under pressure? Ready to be the vital link between the public and law enforcement? Learn more about being a dispatcher at our website: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam
Are you calm under pressure? Ready to be the vital link between the public and law enforcement? Learn more about being a dispatcher at our website: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam
Meet CO Training Officer Brandon Ford! He is responsible for new hire orientation in our jail, along with conducting trainings for CO's. He enjoys being able to “give CO's the tools to make sound decisions that help everyone return home safely.”
#CorrectionsOfficer #EmployeeSpotlight
#CorrectionsOfficer #EmployeeSpotlight
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Meet CO Training Officer Brandon Ford! He is responsible for new hire orientation in our jail, along with conducting trainings for CO's. He enjoys being able to “give CO's the tools to make sound decisions that help everyone return home safely.”
#CorrectionsOfficer #EmployeeSpotlight
#CorrectionsOfficer #EmployeeSpotlight
We need the public’s help to identify a possible witness.
She is NOT a suspect, merely a potential witness. If you know who this woman is, please contact Det. Pitts at dcsodetectives@co.delaware.oh.us or call 740-833-2830
#CommunityAssistance #DelawareOH
She is NOT a suspect, merely a potential witness. If you know who this woman is, please contact Det. Pitts at dcsodetectives@co.delaware.oh.us or call 740-833-2830
#CommunityAssistance #DelawareOH
November 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We need the public’s help to identify a possible witness.
She is NOT a suspect, merely a potential witness. If you know who this woman is, please contact Det. Pitts at dcsodetectives@co.delaware.oh.us or call 740-833-2830
#CommunityAssistance #DelawareOH
She is NOT a suspect, merely a potential witness. If you know who this woman is, please contact Det. Pitts at dcsodetectives@co.delaware.oh.us or call 740-833-2830
#CommunityAssistance #DelawareOH
📢Exciting News!
Join us in congratulating our latest promotions!
*Lydia Spaulding-Public Records Supervisor
*Deputies Daniel Rufner & Chris Hartzler-Patrol Sergeant
Dan Yarnell & Greg Boggs-Lieutenant
We're proud to have you on our team.
#SheriffsOffice #Promotions #Leadership
#HireWellTrainWell
Join us in congratulating our latest promotions!
*Lydia Spaulding-Public Records Supervisor
*Deputies Daniel Rufner & Chris Hartzler-Patrol Sergeant
Dan Yarnell & Greg Boggs-Lieutenant
We're proud to have you on our team.
#SheriffsOffice #Promotions #Leadership
#HireWellTrainWell
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
📢Exciting News!
Join us in congratulating our latest promotions!
*Lydia Spaulding-Public Records Supervisor
*Deputies Daniel Rufner & Chris Hartzler-Patrol Sergeant
Dan Yarnell & Greg Boggs-Lieutenant
We're proud to have you on our team.
#SheriffsOffice #Promotions #Leadership
#HireWellTrainWell
Join us in congratulating our latest promotions!
*Lydia Spaulding-Public Records Supervisor
*Deputies Daniel Rufner & Chris Hartzler-Patrol Sergeant
Dan Yarnell & Greg Boggs-Lieutenant
We're proud to have you on our team.
#SheriffsOffice #Promotions #Leadership
#HireWellTrainWell
November Women’s Self-Defense: Now full!
Thank you to all our participants this year!
Interested in joining us next year? Check our website for the 2026 calendar & registration deadlines!
sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/womens-self-...
#WomensSelfDefense #CommunitySafety #DelawareCounty
Thank you to all our participants this year!
Interested in joining us next year? Check our website for the 2026 calendar & registration deadlines!
sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/womens-self-...
#WomensSelfDefense #CommunitySafety #DelawareCounty
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
November Women’s Self-Defense: Now full!
Thank you to all our participants this year!
Interested in joining us next year? Check our website for the 2026 calendar & registration deadlines!
sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/womens-self-...
#WomensSelfDefense #CommunitySafety #DelawareCounty
Thank you to all our participants this year!
Interested in joining us next year? Check our website for the 2026 calendar & registration deadlines!
sheriff.co.delaware.oh.us/womens-self-...
#WomensSelfDefense #CommunitySafety #DelawareCounty
October is Chaplain & Clergy Appreciation Month, giving us the chance to honor the incredible spiritual guidance & emotional support provided by our chaplains across various settings within the Sheriff's Office.
#ChaplainAppreciation #ClergyAppreciation #PastoralCareWeek #ThankYou
#ChaplainAppreciation #ClergyAppreciation #PastoralCareWeek #ThankYou
October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
October is Chaplain & Clergy Appreciation Month, giving us the chance to honor the incredible spiritual guidance & emotional support provided by our chaplains across various settings within the Sheriff's Office.
#ChaplainAppreciation #ClergyAppreciation #PastoralCareWeek #ThankYou
#ChaplainAppreciation #ClergyAppreciation #PastoralCareWeek #ThankYou
Congratulations to Detective Rachel Wooten for being named the DC Prosecutor's Office's 3rd quarter Top Cop! Thank you for your dedication to our community. She shared yesterday that her favorite part of being a detective is the ability to follow through on her cases for the victims.
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations to Detective Rachel Wooten for being named the DC Prosecutor's Office's 3rd quarter Top Cop! Thank you for your dedication to our community. She shared yesterday that her favorite part of being a detective is the ability to follow through on her cases for the victims.
📆Mark your calendars!
Women's Self-Defense class on Sat., Nov. 15th, 8 AM - Noon
🦃🎅Have a holiday trip planned? Want to feel empowered & safe? Registration: Fri., Oct. 24th at 8 AM
#WomensSelfDefense #MarkYourCalendar #PersonalSafety
Women's Self-Defense class on Sat., Nov. 15th, 8 AM - Noon
🦃🎅Have a holiday trip planned? Want to feel empowered & safe? Registration: Fri., Oct. 24th at 8 AM
#WomensSelfDefense #MarkYourCalendar #PersonalSafety
October 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📆Mark your calendars!
Women's Self-Defense class on Sat., Nov. 15th, 8 AM - Noon
🦃🎅Have a holiday trip planned? Want to feel empowered & safe? Registration: Fri., Oct. 24th at 8 AM
#WomensSelfDefense #MarkYourCalendar #PersonalSafety
Women's Self-Defense class on Sat., Nov. 15th, 8 AM - Noon
🦃🎅Have a holiday trip planned? Want to feel empowered & safe? Registration: Fri., Oct. 24th at 8 AM
#WomensSelfDefense #MarkYourCalendar #PersonalSafety
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the @OSHP, Canfield Post, as we collectively mourn the loss of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton.
His dedication to protecting our community will not be forgotten.
His dedication to protecting our community will not be forgotten.
October 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the @OSHP, Canfield Post, as we collectively mourn the loss of Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton.
His dedication to protecting our community will not be forgotten.
His dedication to protecting our community will not be forgotten.
MISSING JUVENILE: Torrin Barker, age 14, 5’6” tall, 140 lbs, with brown hair & green eyes.
Last seen: 10/7/2025 around 5:30 PM near Warrensburg Rd, Delaware, heading southbound, wearing a pink hoodie, black skort, white socks, & no footwear.
Information? Call: 9-1-1 or dispatch at 740-833-2800.
Last seen: 10/7/2025 around 5:30 PM near Warrensburg Rd, Delaware, heading southbound, wearing a pink hoodie, black skort, white socks, & no footwear.
Information? Call: 9-1-1 or dispatch at 740-833-2800.
October 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
MISSING JUVENILE: Torrin Barker, age 14, 5’6” tall, 140 lbs, with brown hair & green eyes.
Last seen: 10/7/2025 around 5:30 PM near Warrensburg Rd, Delaware, heading southbound, wearing a pink hoodie, black skort, white socks, & no footwear.
Information? Call: 9-1-1 or dispatch at 740-833-2800.
Last seen: 10/7/2025 around 5:30 PM near Warrensburg Rd, Delaware, heading southbound, wearing a pink hoodie, black skort, white socks, & no footwear.
Information? Call: 9-1-1 or dispatch at 740-833-2800.
Now Hiring: Public Records Specialist
Starting: $20.61-$21.43/hr
* Respond promptly to requests
* Ensure compliance w/Public Records laws
* Document processing, distribution, & record-keeping
Apply: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#HireWellTrainWell #JobOpening #PublicRecords #NowHiring
Starting: $20.61-$21.43/hr
* Respond promptly to requests
* Ensure compliance w/Public Records laws
* Document processing, distribution, & record-keeping
Apply: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#HireWellTrainWell #JobOpening #PublicRecords #NowHiring
October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Now Hiring: Public Records Specialist
Starting: $20.61-$21.43/hr
* Respond promptly to requests
* Ensure compliance w/Public Records laws
* Document processing, distribution, & record-keeping
Apply: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#HireWellTrainWell #JobOpening #PublicRecords #NowHiring
Starting: $20.61-$21.43/hr
* Respond promptly to requests
* Ensure compliance w/Public Records laws
* Document processing, distribution, & record-keeping
Apply: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com
#HireWellTrainWell #JobOpening #PublicRecords #NowHiring
MISSING ENDANGERED TEEN (October 3, 2025 | 12:30 PM) : Please help us find and bring home missing 17-year-old Spencer Towles, who was last seen at his home on Thursday evening in Lewis Center.
If you have any information, please call 9-1-1 or our dispatch at 740-833-2800.
If you have any information, please call 9-1-1 or our dispatch at 740-833-2800.
October 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
MISSING ENDANGERED TEEN (October 3, 2025 | 12:30 PM) : Please help us find and bring home missing 17-year-old Spencer Towles, who was last seen at his home on Thursday evening in Lewis Center.
If you have any information, please call 9-1-1 or our dispatch at 740-833-2800.
If you have any information, please call 9-1-1 or our dispatch at 740-833-2800.
🎃Join the DC Historical Society & the DCSO for October’s 1st Fri., Oct. 3rd, 6-8 PM
Tour the stunning Gothic Revival jail, hear stories from the past, see lively graffiti from past inmates, & more. Check out a sheriff’s cruiser with K9s Yeti & Otto.
👻 #DelawareOH #SpookySeason
Tour the stunning Gothic Revival jail, hear stories from the past, see lively graffiti from past inmates, & more. Check out a sheriff’s cruiser with K9s Yeti & Otto.
👻 #DelawareOH #SpookySeason
September 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🎃Join the DC Historical Society & the DCSO for October’s 1st Fri., Oct. 3rd, 6-8 PM
Tour the stunning Gothic Revival jail, hear stories from the past, see lively graffiti from past inmates, & more. Check out a sheriff’s cruiser with K9s Yeti & Otto.
👻 #DelawareOH #SpookySeason
Tour the stunning Gothic Revival jail, hear stories from the past, see lively graffiti from past inmates, & more. Check out a sheriff’s cruiser with K9s Yeti & Otto.
👻 #DelawareOH #SpookySeason
Registration for our next Women's Self-Defense class opens THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 19th @ 8 AM!
The next class is Saturday, October 11th (8AM-Noon).
Space is limited—don’t wait to secure your spot!
Questions? Email kimthurn@co.delaware.oh.us.
#WomensSelfDefense #Empowering #PersonalSafety #RegisterNow
The next class is Saturday, October 11th (8AM-Noon).
Space is limited—don’t wait to secure your spot!
Questions? Email kimthurn@co.delaware.oh.us.
#WomensSelfDefense #Empowering #PersonalSafety #RegisterNow
September 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Registration for our next Women's Self-Defense class opens THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 19th @ 8 AM!
The next class is Saturday, October 11th (8AM-Noon).
Space is limited—don’t wait to secure your spot!
Questions? Email kimthurn@co.delaware.oh.us.
#WomensSelfDefense #Empowering #PersonalSafety #RegisterNow
The next class is Saturday, October 11th (8AM-Noon).
Space is limited—don’t wait to secure your spot!
Questions? Email kimthurn@co.delaware.oh.us.
#WomensSelfDefense #Empowering #PersonalSafety #RegisterNow
🚨🚔 #NOWHIRING FOR OUR SPRING ACADEMY!
Looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join the DCSO Deputy Academy, where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opportunities.
Get paid to attend: $33.52/hr
#DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #MenInBlack #TommyLeeJones
Looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join the DCSO Deputy Academy, where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opportunities.
Get paid to attend: $33.52/hr
#DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #MenInBlack #TommyLeeJones
September 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨🚔 #NOWHIRING FOR OUR SPRING ACADEMY!
Looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join the DCSO Deputy Academy, where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opportunities.
Get paid to attend: $33.52/hr
#DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #MenInBlack #TommyLeeJones
Looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join the DCSO Deputy Academy, where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opportunities.
Get paid to attend: $33.52/hr
#DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #MenInBlack #TommyLeeJones
🚨🚔DCSO Dep Acad.-where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opps.
Get paid to attend; $33.52/hr.
Application: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers
PERKS: work directly on the road, tattoos & facial hair allowed, incentives, continuous training, career growth
Get paid to attend; $33.52/hr.
Application: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers
PERKS: work directly on the road, tattoos & facial hair allowed, incentives, continuous training, career growth
September 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🚨🚔DCSO Dep Acad.-where precision training & real-world readiness create exceptional career opps.
Get paid to attend; $33.52/hr.
Application: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers
PERKS: work directly on the road, tattoos & facial hair allowed, incentives, continuous training, career growth
Get paid to attend; $33.52/hr.
Application: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers
PERKS: work directly on the road, tattoos & facial hair allowed, incentives, continuous training, career growth
Come see us at the @OhioNationalGuard & @ODOT_Statewide Career Expo on Tues., Sept. 9TH, 11AM-4PM.
Open to veterans & civilians—network, explore careers & take your next step.
Details: www.transportation.ohio.gov/.../caree......
#NowHiring #StartYourCareerHere #CareerExpo2025 #HireWellTrainWell
Open to veterans & civilians—network, explore careers & take your next step.
Details: www.transportation.ohio.gov/.../caree......
#NowHiring #StartYourCareerHere #CareerExpo2025 #HireWellTrainWell
September 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Come see us at the @OhioNationalGuard & @ODOT_Statewide Career Expo on Tues., Sept. 9TH, 11AM-4PM.
Open to veterans & civilians—network, explore careers & take your next step.
Details: www.transportation.ohio.gov/.../caree......
#NowHiring #StartYourCareerHere #CareerExpo2025 #HireWellTrainWell
Open to veterans & civilians—network, explore careers & take your next step.
Details: www.transportation.ohio.gov/.../caree......
#NowHiring #StartYourCareerHere #CareerExpo2025 #HireWellTrainWell
#NowHiring
#ApplyToday
#HireWellTrainWell
#MulitplePositionsAvailable
Visit: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers to apply.
#ApplyToday
#HireWellTrainWell
#MulitplePositionsAvailable
Visit: www.DelawareCountySheriff.com/Careers to apply.
August 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🏛️ Job Opp.: Records Supervisor
Seeking: Supv. to manage clerks in Records & CHL
Manage: admin. duties, support LEO, & ensure compliance
- $26.69 - $30.02/hr
- Benefits & prog. work envi.
- HS or GED (college degree pref)
- 2+ yrs of exp
- Supervisory exp pref
- Valid Ohio DL
- Serve as LEADS TAC
Seeking: Supv. to manage clerks in Records & CHL
Manage: admin. duties, support LEO, & ensure compliance
- $26.69 - $30.02/hr
- Benefits & prog. work envi.
- HS or GED (college degree pref)
- 2+ yrs of exp
- Supervisory exp pref
- Valid Ohio DL
- Serve as LEADS TAC
August 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🏛️ Job Opp.: Records Supervisor
Seeking: Supv. to manage clerks in Records & CHL
Manage: admin. duties, support LEO, & ensure compliance
- $26.69 - $30.02/hr
- Benefits & prog. work envi.
- HS or GED (college degree pref)
- 2+ yrs of exp
- Supervisory exp pref
- Valid Ohio DL
- Serve as LEADS TAC
Seeking: Supv. to manage clerks in Records & CHL
Manage: admin. duties, support LEO, & ensure compliance
- $26.69 - $30.02/hr
- Benefits & prog. work envi.
- HS or GED (college degree pref)
- 2+ yrs of exp
- Supervisory exp pref
- Valid Ohio DL
- Serve as LEADS TAC
Let’s talk about driving safely in school zones!
Tips to remember:
1. Put Your Phone Down 📱
2. Slow Down 🐢 — slow & steady wins the race!
3. Pay Attention — Always be on the lookout for pedestrians! 🏃♀️
Let’s work together to protect our most precious passengers! 💛 #DriveSafely #SchoolZone
Tips to remember:
1. Put Your Phone Down 📱
2. Slow Down 🐢 — slow & steady wins the race!
3. Pay Attention — Always be on the lookout for pedestrians! 🏃♀️
Let’s work together to protect our most precious passengers! 💛 #DriveSafely #SchoolZone
August 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Let’s talk about driving safely in school zones!
Tips to remember:
1. Put Your Phone Down 📱
2. Slow Down 🐢 — slow & steady wins the race!
3. Pay Attention — Always be on the lookout for pedestrians! 🏃♀️
Let’s work together to protect our most precious passengers! 💛 #DriveSafely #SchoolZone
Tips to remember:
1. Put Your Phone Down 📱
2. Slow Down 🐢 — slow & steady wins the race!
3. Pay Attention — Always be on the lookout for pedestrians! 🏃♀️
Let’s work together to protect our most precious passengers! 💛 #DriveSafely #SchoolZone
One of the primary roles of a therapy K9 is to help individuals relax during stressful times. Petting a dog releases endorphins, improving your mood— seeing adorable photos of Otto & a baby can have a similar effect.
#NationalRelaxationDay #Therapyk9 #SelfCare #JustALittleBaby
#NationalRelaxationDay #Therapyk9 #SelfCare #JustALittleBaby
August 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
One of the primary roles of a therapy K9 is to help individuals relax during stressful times. Petting a dog releases endorphins, improving your mood— seeing adorable photos of Otto & a baby can have a similar effect.
#NationalRelaxationDay #Therapyk9 #SelfCare #JustALittleBaby
#NationalRelaxationDay #Therapyk9 #SelfCare #JustALittleBaby
TRAFFIC ALERT (Aug. 14th at approx. 3 PM): Please be advised that the overpass on US 36/37 at I-71 is currently shut down in both the East and West directions due to power lines on the roadway. The exit ramps on the I-71 North and Southbound lanes have limited accessibility. Will continue to update.
August 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
TRAFFIC ALERT (Aug. 14th at approx. 3 PM): Please be advised that the overpass on US 36/37 at I-71 is currently shut down in both the East and West directions due to power lines on the roadway. The exit ramps on the I-71 North and Southbound lanes have limited accessibility. Will continue to update.
STOP! In the name of love, b4 u break someone's ❤!
The song is cheesy, but the message isn't. Never speed past, or go around, a stopped bus with its stopping-bar out. It's illegal & dangerous; you never know who may be running to or from the bus.
#BackToSchool2025 #BusSafety #StopInTheNameOfLove
The song is cheesy, but the message isn't. Never speed past, or go around, a stopped bus with its stopping-bar out. It's illegal & dangerous; you never know who may be running to or from the bus.
#BackToSchool2025 #BusSafety #StopInTheNameOfLove
August 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
STOP! In the name of love, b4 u break someone's ❤!
The song is cheesy, but the message isn't. Never speed past, or go around, a stopped bus with its stopping-bar out. It's illegal & dangerous; you never know who may be running to or from the bus.
#BackToSchool2025 #BusSafety #StopInTheNameOfLove
The song is cheesy, but the message isn't. Never speed past, or go around, a stopped bus with its stopping-bar out. It's illegal & dangerous; you never know who may be running to or from the bus.
#BackToSchool2025 #BusSafety #StopInTheNameOfLove
MISSING PERSON (Aug. 11th - 11:30 AM)
Please be on the lookout for 21yr old Tyler Hinton. He took off on foot in the area of US-23 & Clear Run Road about 40 mins ago. He is autistic—last seen wearing gym shorts & black Adidas w/white & neon green on them.
If you see him, please call 9-1-1.
Please be on the lookout for 21yr old Tyler Hinton. He took off on foot in the area of US-23 & Clear Run Road about 40 mins ago. He is autistic—last seen wearing gym shorts & black Adidas w/white & neon green on them.
If you see him, please call 9-1-1.
August 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MISSING PERSON (Aug. 11th - 11:30 AM)
Please be on the lookout for 21yr old Tyler Hinton. He took off on foot in the area of US-23 & Clear Run Road about 40 mins ago. He is autistic—last seen wearing gym shorts & black Adidas w/white & neon green on them.
If you see him, please call 9-1-1.
Please be on the lookout for 21yr old Tyler Hinton. He took off on foot in the area of US-23 & Clear Run Road about 40 mins ago. He is autistic—last seen wearing gym shorts & black Adidas w/white & neon green on them.
If you see him, please call 9-1-1.
It's FRI-YAY!
It's also Furry Fri., which is always a time to celebrate. Our K9 handlers are fortunate because they get to bring their best friends to work. These furry friends always lift our spirits—unless, Dahgo is chasing us!
#FurryFriday #HappinessIsAChoice #HappinessHappensDay #GoodVibes
It's also Furry Fri., which is always a time to celebrate. Our K9 handlers are fortunate because they get to bring their best friends to work. These furry friends always lift our spirits—unless, Dahgo is chasing us!
#FurryFriday #HappinessIsAChoice #HappinessHappensDay #GoodVibes
August 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It's FRI-YAY!
It's also Furry Fri., which is always a time to celebrate. Our K9 handlers are fortunate because they get to bring their best friends to work. These furry friends always lift our spirits—unless, Dahgo is chasing us!
#FurryFriday #HappinessIsAChoice #HappinessHappensDay #GoodVibes
It's also Furry Fri., which is always a time to celebrate. Our K9 handlers are fortunate because they get to bring their best friends to work. These furry friends always lift our spirits—unless, Dahgo is chasing us!
#FurryFriday #HappinessIsAChoice #HappinessHappensDay #GoodVibes