On March 26, 2026, at approximately 7:39 a.m., officers of the Celina Police Department responded to a report of a domestic violence incident at 1008 Kensington Lane. While the victim was on 9-1-1 requesting assistance, the suspect, 21-year-old Devan Michael Thobe, fled the residence on foot.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the 19-year-old female victim, who displayed visible injuries and reported being punched in the throat.
Officers began searching the surrounding area for Thobe. He was located behind a medical office on Meadowview Drive. Upon seeing officers, Thobe fled on foot into a field east of Meadowview Drive, north of Myers Road. After a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended him without further incident.
Thobe is currently being held at the Mercer County Jail on charges of Domestic Violence (Misdemeanor of the First Degree) and Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor of the Second Degree). The Domestic Violence charge is expected to be elevated to a felony pending further review by the Mercer County Prosecutor, Erin Minor.
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