Delaware County Sheriff's Office

Delaware County Sheriff's Office The "hours" and "status" shown pertain to the administrative and civil offices. The Patrol Division and Correctional Center are active 24/7.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office is comprised of deputies, investigators, instructors, civil staff, and corrections officers all under a command staff led by Sheriff John LeClere.

06/01/2026

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a phone scam targeting area residents.

The caller is falsely identifying himself as "Deputy Hart" with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and is attempting to obtain personal information while threatening residents with alleged federal arrest warrants.

THIS IS A SCAM.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office will not call you demanding money, gift cards, wire transfers, or immediate payment to avoid arrest. We will also not threaten you over the phone with arrest warrants or request personal financial information.

If you have questions about the legitimacy of a call claiming to be from law enforcement, contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office directly before responding or sending money to anyone.

Please SHARE this post to help protect your family, friends, and neighbors from becoming victims of this scam.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office
(563) 927-3135

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. From all of us at t...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
From all of us at the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families for their sacrifice.

MEDIA RELEASE:On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 8:50 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies charged Richa...
05/20/2026

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 8:50 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies charged Richard Francis Cooksley, 47, of Strawberry Point, with Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Institution (Class D Felony). This arrest was made after finding contraband on Cooksley after he arrived at the Sheriff’s Office to serve a jail sentence.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Manchester Police Department arrested Russell Lee Wickman, 47, on an active Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Warrant for Burglary 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) and Theft 5th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor). He was additionally charged by the Manchester Police Department with False Report – 911 Call (Simple Misdemeanor). On Friday, May 15, 2026, Wickman was served at the Delaware County Jail with an arrest warrant for Violation of Probation.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, Kyle James Sherman, 18, of Cedar Rapids, turned himself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

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On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assisted the Manchester Police Department in the arrest of Rhonda Dee Mensen, 65, of Manchester. Mensen was charged with Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (Class D Felony), Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor), and Reckless Driving (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest had been made near the intersection of East Acers Street and Stiles Street after a report of a reckless driver near the intersection of Buchanan Street and Anderson Street in Manchester.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 10:20 AM, Andrew Jason Rhoades, 30, of Strawberry Point, turned himself into the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office on an active arrest warrant for Burglary 1st Degree (Class B Felony). This warrant was filed after a report of a disturbance on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on Country Club Boulevard in Colesburg.

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On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Thomas Gerald Dague, 46, of Cedar Rapids. Dague was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury 1st Offense (Aggravated Misdemeanor) and Operating a Boat While Intoxicated 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a report of an assault on Lake Delhi.

NOTICE: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

05/12/2026

An active shooter training will be taking place at West Delaware High School this Wednesday afternoo

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is currently collaborating with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Ky to cr...
05/12/2026

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is currently collaborating with Law Enforcement Partners of Bowling Green, Ky to create a Sheriff’s Office calendar for 2027. They will be calling local businesses in our area to seek sponsorship for advertising space on the calendars. This is not a scam; Law Enforcement Partners is acting in collaboration with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions about the collaboration, you can contact Sheriff Travis Hemesath at 563-927-3135.

This National Police Week, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office proudly honors the brave deputies and police officers wh...
05/11/2026

This National Police Week, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office proudly honors the brave deputies and police officers who put service above self every single day.

Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our community. We are grateful for all that you do today and every single day.

Please join us in thanking the men and women in law enforcement!
🖤💙🖤

MEDIA RELEASE:On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 11:45 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arreste...
05/11/2026

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 11:45 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Edward Lawrence Riddle, 51, of Manchester, on an active arrest warrant for Violation of Pretrial Release. Riddle was taken into custody from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office.

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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 6:55 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Dairion Zerrell Bolden, 37, of Ryan. Bolden was charged with Public Intoxication (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a report of a disturbance in Ryan.

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On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 7:40 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Anamari Flores, 25, of Waterloo. Flores was charged with Assault (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a report of an assault on 245th Street near Delhi.

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On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 12:10 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Justin Daniel Bond, 32, of Ryan. Bond was charged with Eluding (Serious Misdemeanor), while also receiving citations for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, Speeding, and Driving Under Suspension. This arrest was made following a traffic stop near the intersection of Belknap Street and Howard Street in Ryan.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Jamie Lee Butterfield, 38, of Colesburg, on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. Butterfield was taken into custody from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

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On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 11:10 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Brandon Scott Ketelsen, 48, of DeWitt. Ketelsen was charged with Harassment 3rd Degree (Simple Misdemeanor). This arrest was made at the Delhi Landing Bar.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Paige Lynne Abbott, 37, of Manchester, on an active arrest warrant for Forgery (Class D Felony). Abbott was taken into custody from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 10:40 PM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Victoria Lynn Moll, 31, of Colesburg. Moll was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor). This arrest was made following a traffic stop near the intersection of 330th Avenue and Highway 3.

MEDIA RELEASE:
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Gage Adam Ridenour, 18, of Manchester. Ridenour was charged with Operating While Under the Influence 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor), Driving While License Denied or Revoked- OWI (Serious Misdemeanor), and Operating Without Ignition Interlock (Simple Misdemeanor). Ridenour also received Citations for Possession of Alcohol Underage 1st Offense and Minor Use of To***co or V***r Product. This arrest was made following a traffic stop near the intersection of Honey Creek Road and East Honey Creek Drive.

NOTICE: A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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05/10/2026

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The Delaware County Sherrif's Office has been made aware of another scam text going around.PLEASE REMEMBER:🚨The court wi...
05/09/2026

The Delaware County Sherrif's Office has been made aware of another scam text going around.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
🚨The court will NEVER demand payment immediately
🚨They won't threaten you over the phone
🚨Don't click links or share personal info
🚨When in doubt, call the court directly

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚At the Delaware County Sherrif's Office, we're reminded that mental health matters...
05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
At the Delaware County Sherrif's Office, we're reminded that mental health matters. Check in on one another, support those who may be struggling, and help break the stigma.
If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, you're not alone. There is help, there is support, and there is strength in reaching out.
📞Call or text 988-Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📱Text HOME to 741741-Crisis Text Line
📞Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1

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1225 West Howard Street
Manchester, IA
52057

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+15639273135

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