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Compiled by June Feuillerat from original police department records, city council minutes, and newspaper archives.
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139 entries, showing 51–100.
Appointed Policeman November 1, 1949
Transferred to Fire Department January 19, 1951
Appointed Fire Captain March 7, 1969
Retired as a Fire Captain
Mr. Gatton was born in Delaware and attended local schools. He was appointed to the Police Department on November 1, 1949.
Appointed Police Officer April 12, 1978
Retired on disability January 27, 1988
Officer Goelz was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 27, 1954, the son of Robert Lee and Frances Eileen (Carnes) Goelz. Mr. and Mrs. Goelz had moved from Zanesville to Columbus so Mr. Goelz could attend OSU. When Rodney was nine years old the family moved to Delaware County, across the road from Tangelwood Golf Course. He attended Berlin School, Liberty Union School and in 1972, graduated from Olentangy High School.
In 1973, he married his childhood sweetheart, Deborah Lou Kanniard. The same year he enrolled in Capital University, majoring in Political Science intending to someday go to Law School. But, because of the expense and environment, he switched to Ohio State, working toward a degree in Business Administration. He worked at Dytronics Co. in Columbus, while attending college and had been promoted to a good position. But he always wanted to be a policeman and when he turned 21 years old, he began applying everywhere. Due to his height, few police departments would consider him for a position.
On April 12, 1978, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department. He served as a patrol officer until sometime in 1980, when he was assigned to the Detective Bureau. At this time officers in the Detective Bureau worked all sorts of cases, not the least of which was drugs. During August of 1984, complaints had surfaced about marijuana patches in the area. Officer Goelz had tried to locate these patches on foot, without any success. On August 9, 1984, the decision was made to use an airplane in locating the patches. With Officer Gary Tagg as the pilot and Officer Golez as the observer, the search began. They were flying in slow tight circles, which caused the engine to heat up, so they flew north a few miles to cool the engine. While in the area of the Delaware Dam, they made a landing at an airstrip in the Delaware State Park. During the take off a malfunction occurred and the plane crashed, injuring both officers.
After three months leave Officer Goelz returned to work on light duty. His job was changed to records and computers. On January 27, 1988, he took a disability retirement from the Police Department and became the Records and Communication Manager for the City. Soon thereafter he was offered a job with NCR in Dayton, Ohio, and he accepted the position.
Appointed Police Officer May 9, 1979
Resigned February 7, 1984
Mr. Gordon was born April 23, 1957, in East Orange, N.J. He came to Delaware as a student at Ohio Wesleyan University. As a means of earning money to pay his way through school, he worked for OWU Security for two years prior to being appointed to the department.
Appointed Policeman in March 1960
Retired on disability October 24, 1979
Mr. Green was born February 21, 1934, in Delaware County (Orange Township), the son of Frank J. and Mable C (Clifton) Green. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Olentangy High School in 1952. After graduating he worked on the farm until 1956, when he was drafted in the US Army. He served two years in Germany and four year in the US Army Reserve. After being discharged he returned to farming, but began seeking a job in law enforcement. He took and passed tests for the Columbus Police Department and the Ohio State Patrol. In March 1960, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer. An auto accident forced him to take a disability pension in 1979. A couple of years after retiring, in 1981, he and his wife Barbara, moved to Clearwater, Florida. He is member of the FOP, Moose and Eagles.
Appointed Policeman May 5, 1875
Served through 1883
Again appointed Deputy Marshal May 21, 1888
Served through 1896
Appointed Policeman May 5, 1875. He was reappointed as Deputy Marshal on May 19, 1876, at a salary of $1.75 per day. He was reappointed in May of each year through 1883.
Mr. Griffin was again appointed Deputy Marshal on May 21, 1888, and served in that capacity until 1897.
Mr. Griffins obituary appeared in the April 19, 1912 issue of the Delaware Gazette. The obituary provides the following information: John Griffin, for nineteen years a member of the Delaware police force, died from apoplexy in a cab at Springfield Wednesday. Mr. Griffin had gone to Springfield to attend the funeral of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Patrick Griffin. The former policeman was 70 years of age. He retired from the police force about nine years ago. He is survived by five children: Maurice of Delaware, Mrs. John Mahony, Mrs. Horn and Miss Alice G. Griffin of Columbus and Patrick of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Patrick Mehan of Delaware and Mrs. John Connors of Springfield. The remains will be brought to Delaware Thursday and the funeral will probably be held Saturday.
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Appointed Policeman July 19, 1952
Resigned February 16, 1953
Mr. Hagar was born in Delaware and attended local schools, graduating from Willis High School in 1948. He was appointed to the Police Department in 1952 and resigned in 1953. After leaving the department he established a TV repair business, which he operated for many years on N. Liberty Street. He married Ruth E. Easterday, also of Delaware, and they had one son, Charles Jr.
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Appointed Policeman May 16, 1924
Resigned January 8, 1930
Prior to being appointed, Mr. Haley served as a Merchant Policeman. The Daily Journal dated May 12, 1924, said he had taken a civil service test and received the top score of 95% and was to be appointed the 16th of May. The 1930 City Directory lists Mr. Haley and his wife, Orpha P., living at 32 Park Ave.
Police records show Haley was suspended January 7, 1930. The 1937 City Directory lists the same information as in 1930, except it shows he was a Merchant Policeman again.
Mr. Haley was born in Indiana, on October 21, 1870, the son of Richard and Mary E. (McCrearey) Haley. On December 4, 1937, he died of a fractured skull. He was buried on lot 21 in the Washington Sq. section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed Police Officer May 9, 1979
Retired January 2001
Officer Harris was born at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on April, 13, 1957, the son of Robert Leevon and Shirley Ann (Thomas) Harris. With his father in the military for 17 years, they were transferred from base to base including New Jersey, California, Alabama and Germany. He attended school on various military bases, moving back to Ohio long enough to attend Willis Jr. High School and he graduate from Delaware Hayes High School.
After graduation, Officer Harris enlisted in the US Army in September 1975. He served as US Military Police C.S. and was stationed at Leavenworth, Kansas. While in the service he attended many schools and received letters of appreciation at every military post he was assigned. He was the Soldier of the Month, while stationed at Fort Leavenworth.
Prior to being appointed to the Delaware Police Department on May 9, 1979, he was employed as a Child Care Worker at the Riverview School for Boys.
Officer Harris served as a patrol officer, detective and firearms instructor. He was married to Stephayne J. McCowan. He enjoys sports, and draws and colors cartoons as a hobby.
He is member of the Ohio Peace Officer Trainers as Firearms Instructor, Board Member of Touchstone Boys Home and FOP 56.
Appointed Police Officer April 1, 1973
Resigned September 14, 1974
Prior to being appointed to the Police Department, Mr. Harrison worked at International Harvester in Springfield. He was appointed on April 1, 1973, and served as a patrol officer. After resigning from the department he was employed with a law enforcement agency in the Springfield area. Sometime later, he was appointed Chief of Police in London, Ohio.
Appointed Police Officer March 29, 1978
Resigned August 9, 1979
One of two, first female Police Officers
Ms. Hartley was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on September 4, 1947, the daughter of John Vetter and Dorothy (Malone) Vetter. After graduating from Whetstone High School in 1965, Ms Hartley was a legal secretary for a number of Columbus law firms from 1966 to 1974. Prior to becoming a police officer she worked as a salesperson, for Ross Laboratories in Columbus, while attending Franklin University working on a degree in business administration.
Ms. Hartley was appointed a Delaware Police Officer on March 29, 1978. This marked the first time a female had ever served as a police officer in Delaware. She worked as a patrol officer, doing the same job as her male counterparts. She resigned August 9,1979. After resigning from the Police Department she enrolled in Capital University Law School and graduated in May, 1985, passing the Bar in November of 1985.
She was a member of the Columbus Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, National Organization for Women, National Association for Female Executives, Ohio Health Fraud Council and Ohio Auto Theft Bureau.
She enjoyed running, racewalking, powerwalking, old sports cars and Silhouette Shooting Matches
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 19, 1884
Delaware Gazette for May 3, 1907 states the following:
Mrs. Sarah Holzback of E. William St., received word of the death of her brother, John Hartman at his home in San Diego, CA, on April 20th (1907). Mr. Hartman made his home in Delaware for some years. While here he served the city as a police officer under Marshal Miller. The deceased was 54 years of age and is survived by his wife, two sisters and one brother.
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Appointed Special Police April 6, 1874
Appointed Special Police in 1877
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a Staley Hartman (age 24), Margaret A. (age 24), and Nettie A. (age 1) living in Oxford Township.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 21, 1888
Served through 1896
This officer was one of the first black officers in Delaware. The correct spelling of the last name was "Herrell". Oak Grove records show Richard Herrell was born in 1838, and died on April 10, 1925, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was buried on lot 44 in the Meadow section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 3, 1880
Served through 1881
Mr. Highwarden is the first known black officer in Delaware. The 1870 census lists Jno. W. Highwarden (age 24) as a resident of Delaware Township. At the start of the Civil War, in 1863, Mr. Highwarden enlisted in Co. D. 55th Mass. VI. He was discharged in 1865. Oak Grove records show J.W. Highwarden was born in Delaware County. He died on February 22, 1897, at 51 years of age and was buried on lot 14 in the Highland section.
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HINES, RAYMOND THOMAS
Appointed Police Officer December 18, 1966
Retired July 3, 1989
Mr. Hines was born in Delaware on December 23, 1937. He was appointed to the Police Department on December 18, 1966, and served as a patrol officer. No officer ever feared lack of a backup when Officer Hines was on duty. For many years he represented the police officers in labor negotiations. Officer Hines retired on July 3, 1989.
After retiring he worked as a bailiff for the Delaware Municipal Court. He and his wife owned and operated the "Me too" craft shop. He purchased a motor-home and he and his family traveled as much as possible. He was an active member of Delaware County FOP lodge #56. Officer Hines died on June 2, 1999.
Worked as Extra from July 17, 1939
Appointed Foot Patrolman December 1, 1939
Appointed Chief of Police August 1, 1942
Resigned November 1, 1949
Died April 1970
Mr. Hoffman was born in Delaware, on October 10, 1913, the son of George and Buelah Hoffman. He graduated from St Mary's schools. He worked as a finisher at Allerding Industries and lived at 339 E William St
Mr. Hoffman was appointed "Extra" to work vacations starting July 19, 1939. He received a full appointment as a Foot Patrolman on December 1, 1939. He filled this position until the retirement of Chief Amrine in 1942, at which time he was appointed Chief of Police. At the age of 28 years, he was one of the youngest Police Chiefs ever named in the state of Ohio.
In 1949, Hoffman teamed with Curtis Poulton, a former State Highway Patrolman; Denver Scott, a wrecking yard operator and William J Haas, attorney, to incorporate the "Buckeye Motor Club". Set up along the lines of the American Automobile Association, the Buckeye Motor Club was to start a campaign for membership in late 1949. Both Hoffman and Poulton were expected to actively engage in the promotion and organization work. Incorporation papers filed with the state listed Poulton as president, Hoffman as vice president and Scott as secretary/treasurer. Due to the time involved, Hoffman resigned as Chief of Police on November 1, 1949.
Mr Hoffman and his wife Mary E. Klinck Hoffman lived at 22 Elizabeth Street. They had three children, a son James and two daughters. Mr. Hoffman died April 11, 1970.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal in 1867
Served through 1870
Appointed Special Police in 1872
And again 1874 for 10 days
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists James Holly (age 44) and Elizabeth (age 42) living in Delaware Township.
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Appointed Police Officer April 2, 1973
Officer Howard was born in Cranston, Rhode Island on June 29, 1945. He attended St. Matthews Grade School, Cranston High, Rhode Island Jr. College, Ohio State University and Columbia College.
He worked as a musician in Boston in 1961 and 1962. In 1962 he enlisted in the USMC and served until 1965. Prior to becoming a Delaware Police Officer he worked as an insurance claims adjuster and in real estate sales in Marion, Ohio. On April 2, 1973, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department. He was married to Virginia Carol Spitzer.
His interests include flying, guitar playing and bicycle riding. He is a member of Experiment Aircraft Assoc. and FOP Lodge #56.
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Appointed Extra November 1, 1875
The 1870 census lists Henry G. Hudson (age 34) and Elizabeth (age 35) living in Delaware. Oak Grove records show Henry L. Hudson was born in Delaware and he died on October 20, 1916, at 81 years of age. Records also show Elizabeth Hudson was born in Belmont County and died October 21, 1906 at 71 years of age. Both are buried on lot 21 in the Prospect Hill section.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal in 1866
Served until April 1868
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 19, 1876
Served through 1878
Born 1818
Mr. Inscoe was appointed Deputy Marshal in 1866 under Marshal William H Case. He was reappointed Deputy Marshal (night watchman) in 1867 and served until April of 1868. Council notes of 1867 read as follows: "David Inscoe is employed as a night watchman by a number of business firms and banks on Main St and that the services of said David Inscoe as a policeman could be obtained with consent of his employers for $1 per day."
Mr Inscoe was again appointed Deputy Marshal on May 19, 1876 and was reappointed each year until 1879.
On November 12, 1883, Mr Inscoe was hired to fire the boilers and attend to heating the City Hall for $40 per month.
The 1870 census lists David Inscho (age 59), Harriet (age 59), America M. (age 23), Hattie (age 17) and Emma (age 12) living in Delaware Township. Oak Grove records show David Inscho was born in Huron County in 1818. He died on February 15, 1900, at 83 years of age. Harriet died on February 20, 1900, at 82 years of age. Records further show Emma was born in Delaware on September 20, 1857, and she died on June 26, 1940. All three are buried on lot 38 in the Crescent Ridge section.
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Appointed Policeman April 19, 1897
Transferred to Fire Dept. in May 1898
Born in 1855
Mr. Jones worked for a while on a farm and some time in a flouring mill. He moved to Delaware in 1890 and was appointed Policeman on April 19, 1897. He served in this position until May of 1898, when he appointed to the Fire Department and became a driver of the hook and ladder truck. In May 1903, Mr. Jones became the first full time paid Fire Chief. He served in this capacity until October of 1906. Some time after leaving the Fire Department Mr. Jones became a mail carrier. Mr. Jones married Miss Ophelia Dermond and had three children by 1901. Mr. Jones died in 1920 and is buried on lot 11 in the Prospect Hill section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed Marshal April 13, 1857
At the Council Meeting on December 4, 1857, Marshal Jones presented his expenses for the following:
Repairing sewer at the corner of Franklin and Winter St.
Putting down gutter on Franklin St
Carrying coal up into the Council Room
Total cost $4.75
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Appointed Deputy Marshal March 9, 1884
Elected Marshal in 1898
Served until March 1900
Patsy W. Keefe was appointed Deputy Marshal on March 9, 1884, to fill the unexpired term of Thomas F. Mitchell, who resigned.
Elected Marshal in 1898 and served until May of 1900.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 21, 1888
Resigned February 11, 1889
Born in 1855
Died in 1903
No other information on Patrick W. Keefe.
Appointed Policeman May 14, 1900
Transferred to Fire Dept in 1906
Appointed Fire Chief, Oct 1906 - Sept 1928
Mr Keiser was born in 1860. After the usual school work to which young Americans were subject, Mr. Keiser worked in an iron foundry and there learned the molder trade and for some years worked in that business in Marion, Ohio.
Mr. Keiser was appointed Policeman on May 14, 1900 and continued in that position until he was appointed to the Fire Department as Fire Chief in 1906. He served in that capacity until September 1928.
Mr. Keiser married Miss Jennie Eatherton, that union produced five children by 1901.
Chief Keiser died of abdominal carcinoma on September 9, 1928. He was buried on lot 4 in the Washington Sq section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Mr. Kesman was born in Bavaria, Germany on April 20, 1836. In 1867 he emigrated to America and came to Delaware almost as soon as he landed in the United States. A year later he married the sweetheart who accompanied him to this country. He was for some time employed as a fireman and under Marshal English, served five years as a policeman on the Delaware force. The greater part of his life he followed his trade as a shoemaker. On April 9, 1908, at the age of 72, he died at his home on E. Fountain.
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Appointed Policeman in July 1, 1939
Resigned in October 3, 1950
Mr. King started with the Police Department as a Special, on February 18, 1939. He worked in this position until July 1, 1939, at which time he received his appointment to the department.
Officer King went into the US Army on July 13, 1942. He served through World War II, and returned to the Police Department on December 16, 1945. He remained in the position of Patrolman until October 3, 1950, when he resigned from the department. Upon leaving the department, he is believed to have moved to California.
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Appointed Policeman December 1, 1941
Appointed Lieutenant June 19, 1944
Retired in December 1966
Officer Knight was born in Delaware, Ohio, on September 1, 1915, the son of David and Ruth (Dickey) Knight. He attended school in Delaware and spent his entire life here. He had two brothers and four sisters, John and Kenneth Knight, Betty Calhoun, Lee Ferko, Janice Haubiel and Hanna Compston.
Officer Knight was appointed Patrolman in the Delaware Police Department on December 1, 1941. On June 19, 1944, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In this position he was in charge of the night shift. During Officer Knights career an officer could retire after 25 years of service (this was later changed to 25 years AND be 52 years of age). He took advantage of this and retired on December 1, 1966, exactly 25 years after he came on the department.
Wymond was always an energetic person. Even while he was on the Police Department, he worked another job. He would work at the department at night and build or remodel houses during the day. At one point he even bought and operated a "Citgo" filling station at the corner of Liberty Rd and London Rd. After retirement he slowed down a little, just doing building and siding work. Somehow he managed to get in a good bit of fishing, too. He used to have a little 14' wooden boat with about a 36" beam, which he would take to Lake Erie. He would invite some of the boys to go with him, but not many would take him up on the offer. (I might have gone to the Delaware Lake, but Lake Erie in a canoe, No Way!) In the years to follow he purchased a rather large cabin cruiser, a much more lake worthy craft.
For many years he and his wife wintered at their mobile home in Florida. While wintering in Florida he learned to paint pictures and became quite good. His paintings adorned the Police Department walls for years. He loved flowers and the outdoors.
He was married to Edith Fraley and they had four daughters, Nancy Mayes, Judy Lee, Linda Colley and Bonnie McLaughlin. Wymond died on May 12, 1992, and was buried on lot 99, Heritage Hts section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Appointed October 16, 1950
Appointed Lieutenant March 17, 1960
Appointed Captain October 26, 1968
Retired January 16, 1979
Paul Krouse was born in Delaware, Ohio, on October 6, 1924, the son of John Carl and Myrtle Elizabeth (Hanitsch) Krouse. He attended South School and Willis High School. After high school he enlisted in the Army. World War II was going on at the time and he was sent to Europe where he served under General George Patton. At the end of the war he returned to Delaware and worked as a auto and truck mechanic.
On October 16, 1950, he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department and served as a patrol officer until he was appointed Lieutenant in 1960. As Lieutenant he was in charge of the 2nd shift. In 1968 he was appointed Captain. After Chief Morris retired in 1972, Captain Krouse was appointed Acting Chief of Police.
During his Police career he remained active in the US Army, serving with the National Guard and the US Army Reserve. He was called back into service for the Korean War for one year. He served a total of 41 years with the US Army and attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. After retiring in 1979, he took many motorcycle trips to Florida, Colorado, Canada, California and elsewhere. He also caught military flights all over the world.
He married Ruth Ann Shaw and they had four beautiful daughters and a son, Suzanne, Karen, Malinda, Denise and Stephen. He is a member of the Elks Lodge and Reserve Officers Association.
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Appointed Policeman in 1871
Appointed Fire Chief in 1876
Mr. Kruck was born in Berks Co., Pennsylvania in October 1818, and was the son N. Kruck. He came to Delaware County with his parents in 1834. They located in Stratford, Ohio and his father kept a hotel in Stratford and Delaware for several years. At the age of 18, Mr. Kruck learned the printers trade in Delaware and pursued this occupation in Columbus and Delaware. He was married to Charles V. Owston's sister. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted on April 16, 1861, in Co. C, 4th O.V.I. as a Orderly Sergeant and served with this regiment three years and three and one half months, participating in all battles and marches. He was discharged at Portsmouth Grove, NJ on June 3, 1864. Upon his return to Delaware he resumed his trade. In 1871, he was appointed a policeman under Marshal Charles V. Owston, apparently only serving the one-year. In 1875, he operated his own billiard parlor located on Sandusky Street. In about 1876, Mr. Kruck was appointed Fire Chief, a position that he held from four to six years. The 1880 Delaware County History states that Mr. Kruck had been a member of the Fire Department for twenty five to thirty years. Mr. Kruck had two sons and two daughters.
Oak Grove records show Mr. Jacob Kruck died 6/21/1905 in Birmingham, at the age 76 years and 8 months. He is buried in Lake Ridge section, lot 27, Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed Patrolman September 9, 1967
Appointed Sergeant June 12, 1974
Appointed Captain March 14, 1979
Retired November 15, 1988
Captain Landacre was born in Delaware, on June 7, 1937, the son of Ralph and Lillian (Dunlap) Landacre. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Delaware and was employed as an Engineering Technician at ODOT Division 6. He also served with the Ohio National Guard and was a special deputy for the Delaware County Sheriffs Department for two years prior to becoming a Delaware Police Officer.
He was appointed to the department on September 9, 1967, and served as a patrol officer. In 1974 he was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned as a shift supervisor and later a detective. In 1975, he received a BA degree from Columbia College. After being promoted to Captain in 1979, he was in charge of operations. Upon retirement, he became involved in real estate sales. He is a member of the FOP, Elks, Eagles and Masonic Lodge. He and his first wife had three sons, Scott (who died at 8 months of age), Mark and Todd. He later married Rosilyn Piatt, and gained four stepchildren, Denna Ingle, Kelley Spriggs, Elizabeth Kanniard and John Reese. His family also includes a half sister and brother Phyllis and Ralph Joseph Landacre, and 13 grandchildren.
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Appointed Police Officer January 22, 1975
Resigned January 20, 1988
Mr. Lehner was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 10, 1950, the son of Bruce Albert and Anna Lou (DeWise) Lehner. He graduated from Mifflin High School and attended Ohio State University for one year. While a senior in high school and while attending OSU, he worked for Parker Photography Studios, Herb Tody Photos and Allstate Blueprint. He joined the US Army Reserve and was stationed at Ft. Dix, New Jersey for basic training and Ft. Knox, Kentucky for advanced training in recovery and evacuation of tracked vehicles. After his military training he worked as a bull dozer operator for Par-Tel Excavating until he was appointed to the Police Department.
He married Becky Pinnell in 1975. They had two children, Michael born on December 11, 1976 and Dawn born August 24, 1979. He and his wife divorced on 1984.
In 1986 he accepted Jesus Christ and became involved in the church as a praise and worship leader and a song writer. He met Teresa DeLott at church and they married on June 6, 1987. He has two step daughters, Andrea and Lindsey DeLott. In 1987 he and his wife began singing and writing christian songs. They formed a non-profit, public supported foundation called Lehner Ministries, in 1987.
Mr. Lehner resigned from the Police Department in 1989 and purchased a Christian Book Store. Several years later he sold the book store and went to work as head of the Security Department at Buehlers in Delaware.
In 1990 he was ordained as a Pastor-Evangelist by the Evangelical Church Alliance and has been actively involved in ministry as an inner city pastor in Columbus, Ohio. He and his wife traveled across the United States and internationally, singing and preaching the word of God.
LIESKE, KATHY L.
Appointed Police Officer March 29, 1978
One of two, first female Police Officers
Appointed Sgt June 27, 1986
Appointed Captain March 1, 1990
Appointed Chief 1997
Retired 2001
Officer Lieske was born in Ottawa County, Ohio, on April 7, 1951, the daughter of Luther A. and Phyllis A. (Frederick) Lieske.
Ms. Lieske graduated from high school in Oak Harbor, in 1969. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement, in 1974, from the University of Toledo.
From 1974 to 1976, Ms. Lieske was an Ashland County deputy sheriff. During this time frame she attended Ohio Crime Prevention School at Hocking Technical College in Nelsonville, Ohio.
For the two years prior to being appointed a Delaware Police Officer, she was employed as the supervisor of security at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus. While in Columbus, she was working toward a Master's Degree in Guidance at Ohio State University.
When appointed on March 29, 1978, she became the one of the first female police officer every to serve the City of Delaware.
Appointed Policeman February 6, 1930
Appointed Captain June 25, 1936
Retired in April 25, 1950
Mr. Loader was born in Delaware, on August 30, 1901, the son of Merrick and Edith (Ross) Loader. He lived his entire life in Delaware. He became a member of the Police Department on February 6, 1930. After Frank W. Pliickebaum's retirement on June 25, 1936, Officer Loader was promoted to Night Captain.
Officer Loader was a member of the William Street Methodist Church and the FOP in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Loader died on March 22, 1953. At the time of his death, he lived with his wife, the former Olive C. Bass, at 842 N. Sandusky St. Mrs. Loader started receiving a widow's pension of $60 per month in March of 1953.
Mr. Loader had one daughter, Mrs Warren Powers of Lima, Ohio; one sister, Mrs Ward (Marge) Lackey and a brother, Mr. Paul "Spot" Loader, both of Delaware. He is buried on lot 7, in the Sunset View section of Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs Loader died in Garden City, Michigan on May 2, 1993 and was buried beside her husband.
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Appointed Policeman May 1, 1899
Resigned August 4, 1899
Mr. Mahoney was appointed Policeman May 1, 1899, resigned August 4, 1899. Council voted not to fill his position.
Appointed Policeman June 1, 1950
Resigned in October 1953
Appointed Police Officer July 31, 1974
Appointed Sergeant January 1979
Appointed Captain February 1, 1989
Promoted to Chief August 25, 1993
Officer Martz was born in Warren, Ohio, on December 21, 1948, the son of Galen and Betty Strojek (Baker) Martz. He attended Fairview Elementary School in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., 4th Street Elementary in Salem, Ohio, Salem Jr. High, Salem Sr. High, University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University. He served with the USMC from 1968 to 1971. He married Judy Browning and had three children, Chad, Carie and Lisa.
He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on July 31, 1974. By 1979, he had been promoted to Sergeant and on February 1, 1989, was promoted to Captain. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1985. He was named Acting Police Chief in June 1993.
Appointed Police Officer January 11, 1969
Retired January 25, 1994
Officer Matthews was born in Delaware, Ohio, on August 19, 1943, the son of Francis P. and Goldie M. (Rittenhouse) Matthews. He attended Conger Elementary and Willis High School. Prior to his appointment on the police department, he worked at the Delaware Gazette. He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on January 11, 1969, and served as a patrol officer for six years. Because of his investigative abilities, he was appointed Detective on May 30, 1975. In September of 1979, Detective Matthews attended a six-week course on polygraphs, conducted in New York City. Upon his completion he became the first polygraph operator in the city. He also served as an instructor in crisis intervention dealing with sex crimes and was a marijuana identification expert. Officer Matthews was married to Jeanne Imes. He was a member of FOP #56 and FOP Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
Appointed Deputy Marshal in May 4, 1896
Served as Deputy Marshal until March 1900
Appointed Marshal in March 1900
Served as Marshal until May 1, 1903
Appointed Chief of Police May 1, 1903
Resigned October 15, 1907
Mr. Matthews was born on September 26, 1869, in Vinton, Ohio, the son of John and Lydia (McCumber) Matthews. His first years were spent on a farm. He moved into town and became involved in the grocery business. At the request of the businessmen of Delaware, he was appointed Policeman in May 1896, and continued in that position until nominated to the responsible position of Marshal in 1900, on the Republican ticket. He was elected by a large majority and the city under his watchful care had just cause to feel proud of their Marshal. Marshal Matthews held that position until The Delaware Police Department was restructured on May 1, 1903. He holds the position in history of being the last City Marshal and the first Chief of Police of the City of Delaware, Ohio. Salary for the Chief of Police was set at $1000 per year. Mr Matthews held that position until October 15, 1907, when he resigned. Mr. Matthews married Alice R "Allie" Goddard. By 1900 this union had produced four children, two of which died at an early age. Old records indicate that after resigning as Chief of Police Mr. Matthews became involved in real estate. On December 20, 1934, while a resident of Columbus, Ohio, he died at the age of 67 years. He and his wife are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, on lot 45 in the Meadow section.
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McCARTY, DANIEL
Appointed Deputy Marshal March 6, 1882
Mr. McCarty was appointed Deputy Marshal on March 6, 1882, to fill the unexpired term of Patrick S English who resigned to take a job as a railroad policeman.
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McPHERSON, BENJAMIN D.
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 4, 1874
Served until 1887
Mr. McPherson was appointed Deputy Marshal on May 4, 1874, and reappointed on May 5, 1875 and 1876, under Marshal John A. Anderson. On July 5, 1880, he was paid for 22 days work as a deputy. In 1877 he was appointed Special Police. Mr. McPherson was again appointed Deputy Marshal on May 7, 1883, and served through 1887. During the Civil War, on April 19, 1864, he enlisted at Delaware in Co. C, 4th OVI. On May 23, 1864, he received a wound through the left elbow, while engaged in battle at North Anna River, VA. He was hospitalized in Emory Hospital, Washington D.C. from May 29, 1864 through November 8, 1864. He was discharged in Columbus, Ohio on June 21, 1864, as a Private.
The 1870 census list Benj. McPherson (age 28), Anganett (age 24), Emma (age 3) and Katie ( age 10 months) living in Delaware Township. Oak Grove records show Ben McPherson was born in Delaware County and died on April 9, 1904, at 63 years of age. He is buried on lot 11, in the Edgewood section.
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Appointed Policeman August 1, 1951
Resigned June 8, 1957
Mr. Middleton was born in Union County, near Milford Center, about August 1928. He came to Delaware and worked for a while at Correct Manufacturing, later he went to work at the Delaware Post Office. He was appointed to the Police Department on August 1, 1951. He was married to Doris Wood and they had two children, a boy and a girl. He resigned June 8, 1957, to take a job with PPG. After a period of time he became a terminal manager for PPG and worked out of Mercer or Altoona, Pennsylvania. He retired in the early 1990's and spends his winters in Florida and summers in Pennsylvania.
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Served as Deputy Marshal on May 5, 1884
Resigned March 9, 1885
The Council notes of February 9, 1885 reflect the following;
Mayor Henry Baker suspended Mitchell from duty on January 8, 1885 after it being reported by the Marshal that he (Mitchell) was negligent in performance of duties. Specifically that Mitchell was going home at midnight and not finishing his shift. Further, he had been seen walking with his wife on the street or in business places during his shift. Also, he had made no arrests since September 13, 1884. And finally, when called upon to report before the committee, he sent word "the committee can go to hell" and he would quit before returning to duty on the west side.
Testimony and signed petitions were presented stating Mitchell was a good officer, did not shirk his duties and no citizen complaints had been heard.
Two doctors testified Mitchell had a very sick child at the time he was observed entering his home around midnight, and that the day he was suspended, Mitchell himself was ill and confined to bed.
By a vote of 9 to 1, Mitchell was reinstalled to the Police Force.
MORRIS, DELBERT MAX "Bill"
Appointed Policeman July 1, 1942
Appointed Captain in June 1947
Appointed Chief of Police in 1950
Retired June 30, 1972
Mr. Morris was born in Licking County, Ohio, on January 29, 1908, the son of Harry and Cecil Ester (Singer) Morris. He attended grade schools and went to work at an early age. He always wanted to be a policeman.
Mr. Morris worked for seven years in his uncle's bakeshop, before his doctor made him find other employment because of the extreme heat. He then took charge of a local Pure Oil bulk plant and serviced farmers in the western half of the county for over seven years. He lived in Sunbury, Ohio, for some time prior to being appointed to the Police Department. In 1942 he passed the civil service test for Patrolman and was appointed to that position on July 1, 1942. He served as a patrol officer until a vacancy was created in the rank of Captain. At this time, he took the civil service test for the vacancy and passed with the highest score. He was appointed Captain in June of 1947. As Captain, he was in charge of the evening shift. In 1950, he was appointed Chief of Police. The Delaware Gazette of December 23, 1949, stated that Morris received the high score and would probably be appointed by the first of the year. On December 29th, the Gazette reported that the scores were being altered to include seniority points. A Gazette article of December 29, 1949 stated Morris was appointed Chief. As Chief he put in many extra hours, and filled the position well for over 22 years. Chief Morris retired on June 30, 1972.
In 1931, he married Florence Shuster and they had two boys, Donald, a Captain on the Delaware Fire Department and John, a teacher in Washington Court House, Ohio. They lived 56 Annette St. most of their married lives. Chief Morris was an avid garden and fisherman, spending many hours on both.
He died February 21, 1991, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed April 20, 1988
Resigned in 1997
Officer Morris was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on March 17, 1967, the son of Cliff and Jessie (Arlene) Morris. He attended Pandora-Gilboa High School and Lima Technical College.
He was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on April 20, 1988. Prior to his appointment he was employed as a Security Officer for Ohio Northern.
Officer Morris became the K9 handler for the department’s first dog, Arron. He is a member of FOP #56.
After resigning the Police Department, Mr. Morris became a member of the Tri Township Fire Department, where he became Fire Chief.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal in 1867
Appointed Special Police in 1872
The 1870 census lists John T. Munsell (age 32), living in Delaware Township. The head of the house is May A. Munsell (age 54).
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Appointed Police Officer August 31, 1987
Resigned August 21, 1989
Officer Neff was born in London, Ohio, on April 6, 1965, the daughter of Francis William and Barbara Jean (Ruffner) Neff. She attended Westfall High School and Ohio University in Athens and Chillicothe, Ohio. She had a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement Technology.
Prior to being appointed Police Officer on August 31, 1987, she had been a student. She served as a patrol officer until 1989, when she resigned to except a position as Prosecutor's Investigator in another county.
Appointed Policeman January 1, 1931
Resigned June 15, 1935
It is believed that when Mr. Nice resigned from the department, he went to Columbus and became a Columbus Police Officer and attained the rank of Lieutenant.
Oak Grove records show Walter E. Nice purchased cemetery lot 40 in the Lincoln View section. Records also show, Hazel Inez Nice died on December 27, 1946 and was buried on lot 40 in the Lincoln View section. She was born in Delaware on January 24, 1908, the daughter of Frank L. and May (Turner) Wallace. At the time of her death she was a resident of Columbus, OH.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 6, 1878
Reappointed each year until 1880
The 1870 census lists Joshua G. Oldham (age 35), Susan (age 30), Mary E. (age 10), Eulala (age 8), William (age 6) and Carrie (age 3), living in Delaware Township.
During the Civil War, on August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 96th OVI. He spent two weeks in December of 1862, Jefferson Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. for a gathering on the right foot. He sent to Ft Pickering but after 2-3 weeks he was sent back to the hospital in Memphis with intermittent fever. In January of 1963 he was detailed as a hospital cook, where he served for one year. He later rejoined his regiment in Texas and received gunshot wound in right shoulder at Sabine Cross Roads, LA. on April 8, 1864. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio on February 1, 1865.
Oak Grove records show that Joshua G. Oldham died on March 1, 1915, at 79 years of age. He was buried on lot #2 in Crescent Ridge section. All of the above, except William, were also buried on this lot. The record of one of the children listed the parents as J.G. Oldham and Susan Brewer.
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Elected Marshal in May 1870
Reelected each year to 1873
Elected Marshal May 1, 1876
Reelected each year through 1879
Appointed Fire Chief in 1879
Mr. Owston was born in the Village of Delaware, on September 15, 1845, the son of William Owston, a bricklayer and contractor. (In 1860, Mr. William Owston was elected to Village Council.)
Mr. Owston enlisted as a Private in Company D of the 145th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on May 2, 1864, at Delaware, Ohio, for 100 days service. He was mustered out with his company on August 24, 1864, at Camp Chase, Ohio. After the war he went to Columbus where he learned the trade of carriage body maker and remained there for two years. He worked in Springfield, Ohio, for a time and then returned to Delaware to practice his trade for three years.
In April 1868, Charles Owston was a member of the city fire committee. Mr. Owston was a tireless worker for the Democratic Party. He was elected to the position of Village Marshal in 1870, and was presented a silver star (badge) with MARSHAL engraved on the front and May 1, 1870, on the back. He was reelected Village Marshal in 1872; and in 1873, was elected the first City Marshal of the newly incorporated City of Delaware (1873). In May of 1874, John A. Anderson defeated him.
Mr. Owston's interest in the Fire Department had continued, and on August 9, 1875, he was appointed by City Council to fill the vacant, unexpired term of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, ending May 1, 1876. For this period he served as both City Marshal and Chief Engineer. Mr. Owston was again elected City Marshal on April 1, 1878. He left the office of City Marshal the last time after being defeated in the April 5, 1880, election. In 1880, Mr. Owston was a Captain of the Rough and Ready Hook & Ladder Company. On December 25, 1882, he was given a silver and gold badge of the office of Chief of Delaware Fire Department.
The 1880 census shows Charles V Owston living at 17 N Sandusky St.(age 34), single, carriage body maker, and both parents born in England. On June 22, 1882, he married Rebecca M. Balmer in Columbus, Ohio. On October 6, 1885, he applied for an Invalid Claim for Pension as a Civil War Veteran. The claim was granted and he received $22 per month until his death on August 25, 1912.
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Appointed Special Police in 1872
Oak Grove records show Mr. O'Keefe was born in 1840 and died in 1909. His wife Mary was born in 1843 and died in 1900, both is buried in St Marys Cemetery.
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Appointed Special Police in 1872
Oak Grove records show W. R. Paddock born in New Jersey and died on October 13, 1913, at 80 years of age. The records show his occupation was a manufacturer and he lived in Marion, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was buried on lot 34 in the Sylvanside section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Appointed June 14, 1960
Resigned June 28, 1960
Mr. Parmer was born in Delaware, on May 15, 1936, the son of Vaughn and Nellie (Wallace) Parmer. He was raised on the east side and graduated from Willis High School. Prior to joining the department, he worked as a parts man for Penn Rubber Supply.
Mr. Parmer was appointed on June 14, 1960. He was a very sensitive person and saw very early that he was not going to like the job he resigned two weeks later. After leaving the department he became employed with the US Post Office. He died in 1992.
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Appointed Policeman November 11, 1907
Appointed Plain Clothes Man December 9, 1910
Resigned in 1912
Elected Delaware County Sheriff in 1915
Mr. Pickett was born in 1869. In 1889 he married Lucy Elizabeth Martin of Delaware County. This union produced one child, a son, Luther Elwin Pickett, born in 1891. The 1899 City Directory lists Mr. Pickett as dealer in implements, living at 243 N. Union St. The 1906 City Directory lists him as a Motorman, living at 17 E. William St. with his wife, Lucy.
Mr. Pickett was appointed to the Police Department on November 11, 1907 and on December 9, 1910, he was appointed plain-clothes man, a position previously held by Frank J. Vining. Mr. Pickett resigned from the Police Department in 1912 and by 1915 had made a successful bid for and was elected Delaware County Sheriff. At this time he and his family lived at 39 E. Fountain Ave.
On March 15, 1919, Mr. Pickett died from pneumonia and was buried on lot F15A at Marlborough Cemetery. His son, Luther Elwin Pickett had died of typhoid fever on March 19, 1918 and is buried next to his father. Mr. Pickett's wife, Lucy, was born December 14, 1869, the daughter of Nehemiah and Elizabeth Risher Martin. In 1925 she married George T. Bennett. She died January 16, 1947 and is buried in Marlborough Cemetery.
It seems Lucy had a younger brother Wesley Charles Martin who was an inventor. Among his inventions were a binder and an airplane, it is said that he was Delaware's first aviator as he built and flew the first plane in Delaware. He was a bachelor and remained with his parents until his father died in 1917. Wesley sued his mother and siblings for his share of his father’s estate. He won the suit and a sheriff's sale was ordered. William Pickett was the sheriff at the time.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 21,1888
Served through 1896
Mr. Pliickebaum died May 10, 1919, at 74 years of age. He is buried in St Marys Cemetery.
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