UPDATE: All five adults have been recovered from the Scioto River as of Monday afternoon. Read more details here. DELAWARE — Two women were pronounced dead after first responders pulled them from the Scioto River Sunday night, according to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
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Sheriff’s Office to add six new Flock AI cameras around southern Delaware County
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is bringing more Flock cameras online.
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Five individuals given trespass warnings after fights break out at Zoombezi Bay
POWELL — No arrests were made on Saturday following reports of fighting at the Zoombezi Bay water park on Saturday. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 5:31 p.m. on June 13, stating that approximately 15-20 people were fighting in the water park’s lazy river.
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Open Source: How many Flock AI cameras are in Delaware? Are more coming?
Delaware Police use Flock AI cameras to track vehicles, sparking privacy debates — visit the station to learn how they work.
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Delaware County Jail restores full-time mental health services with new contract
Delaware County Jail restores full-time mental health services for incarcerated individuals.
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Swatting threats prompt lockdowns at Olentangy district high schools
Swatting threats prompted lockdowns at Olentangy area high schools; all clear after investigation.
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What happens when the Columbus Zoo evacuates? Officials explain after recent threats
Columbus Zoo boosts security after recent threats; guests impacted by closures can request refunds or exchanges online now.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to continue housing federal detainees at higher rate
DELAWARE — The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will continue to house federal detainees after renewing its agreement with the United States Marshals Service. The Delaware County Commissioners approved the renewed agreement at their regular Monday meeting.
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Delaware County sheriff declines ACLU request to remove ICE from federal contract
Delaware County sheriff rejects ACLU request to cut ICE from federal contract.
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Delaware County Sheriff responds to ACLU report on federal immigration contracts
Sheriff Balzer clarifies Delaware County’s federal detainee contract and says no ICE detainees held; learn more about potential changes.