Delaware
Delaware County man admits to trying to smuggle meth to son in Blackford County jail
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Delaware County man admitted trying to smuggle meth to his son through a small hole in a window at the Blackford County Jail.
After striking a deal with Blackford County prosecutors, Michael David Engle, 55, of Albany, also this week acknowledged involving a younger son in his criminal activities.
In Blackford Circuit Court on Monday, Engle — not to be confused with the retired Muncie police officer with the same name — pleaded guilty to trafficking with an inmate and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, both Level 5 felonies carrying up to six years in prison.
Judge Brian Bade took the plea bargain — which does not specify the length of Engle’s sentence — under advisement, and tentatively set sentencing for April 22.
The deal calls for dismissal of three related charges pending against the Albany man — conspiracy to commit dealing in meth, neglect of a dependent and criminal mischief.
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According to court documents, recordings of phone conversations last October between Engle and his older son, Cody — then held in the Blackford County Jail after being charged with auto theft and fraud — revealed plans to smuggle drugs into the jail through a cell window.
(Cody Engle, now 28, is scheduled to enter a guilty plea in the auto theft case on April 4.)
Investigators said Michael Engle also involved his younger son, Jaxon, 17, in the efforts to smuggle drugs to Cody.
In December, Jaxon Engle was waived into adult court in Delaware County after being accused of participating in events that led to fatal overdoses for two other local teens.
Jaxon Engle is scheduled to stand trial June 18 in Delaware Circuit Court 1 on charges that include two counts of dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony carrying up to 40 years in prison.
The charges stem from local fentanyl transactions that eventually led to the two overdose deaths — of an 18-year-old Muncie man last July and a 17-year-old Delaware County high school student in September.
Michael Engle was convicted of six crimes in 2022 — contributing to the delinquency of a minor, neglect of a dependent, obstruction of justice, possession of a narcotic drug and unlawful possession of a syringe, all in Madison County, and possession of meth, in Randolph County.
Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
Delaware
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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