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Arrest made in
Darke County robbery
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the aggravated
robbery and felonious assault of a small business owner that occurred
Monday night. The robbery happened at a small engine repair shop
located at 5740 Jaysville St. Johns Road in Darke County just east of
the City of Greenville.
Arrested in Greenville this afternoon is Delphus Ray Peace, age
28. He is being booked into the Darke County Jail for Aggravated
Robbery, Felonious Assault and Drug Trafficking pending formal charges
upon review by the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Delphus Ray Peace is suspected of entering the repair shop on Monday
afternoon and striking the 63 year old male owner in the head with a
wood handle more than once and then stealing his wallet and cash from
him. Delphus R. Peace is believed to have left the victim
unconscious and bleeding on the floor with a serious head
injury. The victim was transported by Careflight to Miami
Valley Hospital where he remains at the time of this release.
Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer and Darke County Crime Stoppers
would like to thank all of the citizens who called in and provided tips
and information on this case.
Citizens in Darke County with information on any crime are encouraged
to call Darke County Crime Stoppers at 937-547-1661 or the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office at 937-548-2020. Tips may also be reported
through the Darke County Crime Stoppers website at
www.darkecountycrimestoppers.com. As always tips may be submitted
anonymously.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office believes through a partnership with
its citizens we will have an impact on crime.
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