Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Fugitive Warrant in Delhi

Robert James Launt, 37, was taken into custody by Delhi Police based on an active warrant from Pennsylvania for theft by unlawful taking.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 37-year-old man from Milford, Pennsylvania was arrested by the Delhi Police Department on Thursday on a fugitive warrant issued by the Pike County District Court in Pennsylvania. Robert James Launt is being held in the Delaware County Jail pending extradition to Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

Fugitive warrants allow law enforcement to apprehend individuals who have fled their jurisdiction to avoid prosecution. This arrest demonstrates cooperation between local and state authorities to uphold the law and bring a wanted suspect to justice.

The details

Launt was arrested without incident by the Delhi Police Department based on an active warrant for theft by unlawful taking that was issued by the Pike County District Court in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania authorities have confirmed they will seek Launt's extradition to face the charges in their state.

  • Launt was arrested on Thursday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Robert James Launt

A 37-year-old man from Milford, Pennsylvania who was arrested on a fugitive warrant.

Delhi Police Department

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Launt based on the active warrant from Pennsylvania.

Pike County District Court

The Pennsylvania court that issued the warrant for Launt's arrest on theft by unlawful taking charges.

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What’s next

Pennsylvania authorities will seek to extradite Launt to face the charges against him in their state.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the importance of cooperation between local and state law enforcement agencies to apprehend wanted individuals and uphold the law, even across state lines.