Media Release
On July 23 2022 at approximately 7:30 pm the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls of an assault with injuries at a residence on Norris Road. Both MCCH EMS and deputies were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival deputies were advised by a bystander that the perpetrator was in the residence and that there were several firearms inside and that the victim was on the back deck unresponsive. Deputies secured the scene and were able to move the victim to safety for treatment by EMS. The suspect was asked to come out to speak with deputies and refused. Deputies observed weapons near the subject and continued to try and talk him out of the residence for approximately 45 minutes at which point the subject exited the residence and was taken into custody without any further incident.
Delbert Orey, 66 years old of New Concord was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Domestic Violence
Sheriff Nicky Knight
Anyone who witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address ccso.office@callkyso.com
