Find Police Blotter in Delaware County

Delaware County police blotter records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Delhi, along with several village and town police departments spread across this large rural county. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate lookup and processes FOIL requests through Records Access Officer Penny Bishop. You can request incident reports, search jail records, and get arrest information by contacting the right office for the area where the incident took place.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office sits inside the Senator Charles D. Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Suite 1 in Delhi. Sheriff Craig DuMond leads the department. The Records Access Officer is Penny Bishop, who handles formal FOIL requests for law enforcement records. The main phone line is (607) 832-5110. The fax is (607) 832-6011.

The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate lookup system with current custody information. The lookup shows the inmate number, full name, booking date, scheduled release date, total bond amount, statute description, case number, and status. This tool is a fast way to check if someone is currently held at the county jail without having to call or visit in person.

Delaware County is large and rural. The Sheriff's Office covers a lot of ground. Village police departments in Delhi, Sidney, Walton, Deposit, Hancock, Margaretville, and Colchester handle calls within their jurisdictions. If you need records from a specific village or town department, contact that agency directly. The Sheriff handles calls in areas that are not covered by a local police agency.

How to Search the Delaware County Police Blotter

Start with the Sheriff's Office online inmate lookup if you want to find someone currently held in the county jail. The tool is on the Sheriff's Office website and does not require a login or a formal request. It shows current inmates and includes basic charge and booking information.

For criminal court cases, the New York State WebCrims system covers Delaware County Court. You can search by name or docket number. WebCrims shows charge information, docket entries, and case status for pending and closed cases. Some matters may be sealed and will not show up in results.

For incident reports and arrest records not available online, contact the Sheriff's Office at (607) 832-5110. You can request records in person at the Delhi office or send a written FOIL request by mail to Penny Bishop. Include the date and location of the incident, the type of report you need, and any names or case numbers you have.

The NYS Department of Corrections Incarcerated Lookup covers people sent to state prison. If someone was convicted and transferred from the county jail to a state facility, use the state lookup tool to find their current location. That system is separate from the county jail roster.

FOIL Requests in Delaware County

New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), found in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, gives the public the right to access government records including police reports and arrest logs. Most completed police blotter records are subject to FOIL. Records from open and active cases may be withheld until the investigation closes.

To request records from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, address your written FOIL request to the Records Access Officer:

Under FOIL, the agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. A determination must follow within 20 business days where appropriate. If the agency needs more time, they must give you a written statement explaining the delay and a new estimated date. Copy fees are $0.25 per page as set by Public Officers Law section 87.

If your request is denied, you have 30 days to file a written appeal. The New York State Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov offers free guidance on writing FOIL requests and handling denials. They also publish advisory opinions on FOIL disputes.

Police Blotter Record Types in Delaware County

Delaware County has several types of police blotter records you can request or search online. Understanding the difference helps you go to the right agency and ask for the right document.

Arrest records come from the Sheriff's Office for county arrests and from village police for arrests made within village limits. Arrest records show the person's name, the charge, the date, and the court assigned. Records from the Sheriff's Office are requested from Penny Bishop at the Delhi office.

Incident reports document police responses to crimes and other events. Which agency holds the report depends on who responded. For incidents in Delhi, Walton, Sidney, Deposit, Hancock, Margaretville, or Colchester, contact the village police. For incidents outside village limits, contact the Sheriff's Office.

Inmate records from the county jail are available through the Sheriff's online lookup or by calling the jail directly. The lookup shows current bookings with charge and bond information.

Court records for Delaware County Court are searchable through WebCrims. Criminal case filings, docket entries, and case status are available online. Physical case files are held by the court clerk in Delhi.

Other agencies active in Delaware County include the New York State Police Troop C (Southern Tier), the New York State Park Police, and NYS DEC officers. FOIL requests for records from those agencies go to each agency's own FOIL officer, not the county sheriff.

Delaware County Records Portals

The screenshots below show key resources for searching Delaware County police blotter and law enforcement records.

Additional Resources for Delaware County

Several state and local resources can help you find police blotter and law enforcement records related to Delaware County.

The New York State Sex Offender Registry allows you to search by name, county, or zip code. It shows registered sex offenders with risk level information. Use it to check for offenders in any Delaware County zip code.

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services handles statewide criminal history record reviews. Contact DCJS at (518) 457-5837 or RecordReview@dcjs.ny.gov. Residents pay $14.25 to request their own record. Out-of-state requestors pay $44.25. Submit fingerprints through an authorized vendor as part of the process.

The New York State Police FOIL unit can be reached by email at foilunit@troopers.ny.gov. Use the CF-11 form for requests. Troop C covers Delaware County and responds within five business days. State Police headquarters is at 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 22, Albany, NY 12226.

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi has its own campus police. If an incident occurred on campus, contact Delhi campus police directly for records. Their records are separate from the county sheriff and village police departments.

Records retention in New York requires arrest reports to be kept for 5 to 10 years after case closure. Fingerprint cards for felonies are permanent. Mugshots are held for a minimum of 10 years. These rules apply to all law enforcement agencies in Delaware County.

Towns and Villages in Delaware County

Delaware County has no cities. It is governed as a county with towns and villages. Delhi is the county seat. All criminal cases in the county go through Delaware County Court in Delhi.

No communities in Delaware County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. Key areas include Delhi, Walton, Sidney, Deposit, Hancock, Margaretville, and Colchester. Each has its own village police department for local incidents. County sheriff deputies handle calls in areas between the villages.

Nearby Counties

Delaware County sits in the Catskills region and borders a number of other New York counties. Select a county below to find police blotter records for that area.