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ACKERMAN, JONATHAN A. Appointed Marshal on March 10, 1855Served until November 2, 1855 On March 10, 1855 Jonathan Ackerman was appointed Marshal for the unexpired term of J A Breyfogle. On April 20, 1855, he was appointed Marshal for the ensuing year. On November 2, James Wilson who was elected the new Marshal defeated him.… Read more: Police Biographies

Marshalls and Police Chiefs – 1852 to 2001 1852 to 18531854              1854              1855              1855              1856              1857              1858 to 18591860 to 18631864                   1865 to 18661867                   1868              1869              1870 to 18731874 to 18751876 to 18791880 to 18831884 to 18871888 to 18961897              1898 to 18991900 to 19031903 to 19071907 to 19301931 to 19421942 to 19491950 to 19721972 to 19841984 to 19931993 to19971997 to 20012001 to 20042004 to           Crawford, Joseph… Read more: List of Officers

While gathering information about the Delaware Police Department it was only natural that I came across information on the Sheriffs Department. The following names and information were found in various records. In many cases the year was not stated. As I find additional information this list will be updated. Sheriff Name  Term Abraham Worline Unknown… Read more: Delaware County Sheriff’s Department

February 26, 1816, The Act of Incorporation of the Town of Delaware, Ohio was passed. This document stated “The Mayor and Common Councilman shall appoint a Town Marshal”. It went on to say it was the Marshal’s duty to collect fines and taxes, and to imprison those who could not or would not pay. There is no… Read more: Delaware Police History