Police reports are gathered from available records on file at local police departments. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply quilt or innocence. Information for fire reports is also gathered from reports on file with local fire departments.

Delphi Police Dept.

Jan. 5, 12:30 p.m. - Property damage, SR25 at Washington St. Ladd E. Mercer, 19, Bristol, and Roberta Phipps, 47, Delphi. Sgt. Brook McCain responded.

Jan. 6, 12:30 a.m. - Property damage, CR100N. at US421. Mariluz Gomez, Lafayette, was treated by EMS at the scene. Officer Justin Wilson responded.

Jan. 7, 9:44 p.m. - Burglary, N. Union St. Male juvenile arrested and released to parents after a burglary report by Thomas Soper, 64, Delphi. Stolen items were recovered. Office Chuck Kent investigated.

Jan. 10, 8:30 p.m. - Warrant service, Delphi. Eric Isley, 38, Delphi, was arrested on a Carroll County warrant for check deception. Wilson responded.

Jan. 11, 2 p.m. - Property damage, Riley Rd. Brenda K. Goyer, 58, Delphi. McCain responded.

Jan. 11, 2:15 p.m. - Property damage, W. Monroe and Pearl streets. Jing Guo, 16, and Robert O. Kenworthy, 66, both of Delphi. Officer David Yeager responded.

Sheriff's Dept. Criminal/non-criminal

Dec. 24, 2:35 a.m. - Illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, 532 N. Washington St., Delphi. Ross H. Malott, 20, Delphi, was jailed for minor consumption after a physical altercation resulting in medical treatment. Deputy Jason Dunning investigated.

Dec. 26, 7:46 p.m. - Child molestation, Dreifers Ave., Delphi. K- 9 Deputy Tony Liggett investigated.

Dec. 29, 6:30 p.m. - Harassment, 438 W. Main St., Camden. Threatening telephone calls were received by Michael Urick. K-9 Deputy Mike Thomas investigated.

Jan. 4, 3:30 p.m. - Criminal mischief, 31N. 800W., Delphi. Bedroom window of the residence of Fred Collins was damaged with a BB. Sgt. Dennis Randle investigated.

Jan. 5, 11:27 a.m. - Forgery, San Benito, Texas. A worker at Indiana Packers was found to be using the Social Security number and date of birth of Yuri Rivera of Texas. The woman refused to supply law enforcement with her real identity and was arrested for forgery and identity deception. Maj. Tobe Leazenby investigated.

Jan. 6, 1:10 a.m. - Battery, 10W. 140S., Bringhurst. Deborah McCarty was allegedly battered by her sister. Liggett investigated.

Jan. 6, 11:49 p.m. - Driving while suspended/prior conviction, SR18, east of SR29. Aaron Smith, 25, Kokomo, was arrested during a routine traffic stop. Passenger Christopher D. Reynolds, 29, Jonesboro, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Grant County. Liggett investigated.

Jan. 7, 9:07 p.m. - Fraud, 2200S. SR75, Bringhurst. A credit card belonging to Cathy Ayres was used fraudulently. Thomas investigated.

Property damage

Dec. 19, 4 p.m. - 6567W. 100N. Roger L. Heer, 58, Lafayette and Jamie L. Ramirez, 20, Logansport. Ramirez was cited for a misdemeanor after it was discovered he had never possessed an Indiana driver's license. Randle responded.

Jan. 3, 10:24 a.m. - CR100 near US421. Debra L. Vaughn, 54, Monticello, and Joel F. Voorhees, 50, Bringhurst. Randle responded.

Jan. 3, 9:24 p.m. - CR525W. at US421. Clinton R. Gick, 16, Delphi. Thomas responded.

Jan. 4, 10 p.m. - CR425E. near SR218. Dustin L. Terry, 18, Indianapolis. Thomas responded.

Jan. 5, 11:45 a.m. - 6963N. 1200W. Vehicle registered to Linda J. Brook, Monticello, slipped into reverse, exited a driveway and hit a tree. Deputy John Chapman responded.

Jan. 5, 3:05 p.m. - US421 at CR100N. Juanfrancisco A. Serrano, 18, Lafayette, and Randy L. Rodgers, 30, Lafayette. Serrano was cited for an infraction and Rodgers was cited for a misdemeanor. Chapman responded.

Jan. 6, 12:05 p.m. - SR39 at Prince William Rd. Cynthia S. Stokdyk, 53, Delphi. Det. Kevin Hammond responded.

Jan. 6, 12:15 p.m. - US421 near CR400S. Curt Owen, 52, Mulberry. Chapman responded.

Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m. - Division Line Rd. near CR800W. William R. Cobbs, 35, Lafayette. Chapman responded.

Dec. 23, 11:50 p.m. - US421 at SR18. Robert Scroggs, 43, Delphi. Dunning responded.

Jan. 6, 9:15 p.m. - CR900 near CR875N. Jennifer R. Kauffman, 40, Monticello, was cited for two infractions. Dunning responded.

Jan. 10, 8:54 a.m. - SR25 near CR600W. Bonnie A. Neuman, 51, Fort Wayne. Hammond responded.

Jan. 10, 2:15 p.m. - CR1100N. near CR1000W. Irene Castillo, 22, Monticello. Passenger Ponciano N. Longoria, 36, Monticello, complained of pain. Chapman responded.

Jan. 10, 4:05 p.m. - Prince William Rd. near CR200S. James D. Melroy, 17, Flora. Chapman responded.

Jan. 11, 11 a.m. - CR350S. near CR400E. Jennifer M. Groves, 27, Bringhurst. Hammond responded.

Jan. 11, 11:15 p.m. - CR400S. near CR150W. Ryan L. Roth, 35, Cutler, was found partially ejected from his truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. Liggett responded.

Jan. 12, 7:01 a.m. - CR150S. near CR50E. Megan N. Coomler, 26, Cutler. Mullin responded.

Deer crash

Jan. 11, 6:50 a.m. - SR25 near Meridian Line Rd. Clint J. Fletcher, 35, Flora. Chapman responded.