Magnolia Man Arrested Following Barricade Situation
A Magnolia man has been arrested following a barricade situation in Dover. Police say 29-year-old Traymere Stevens was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after fleeing into an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive while officers attempted to arrest him in connection with a shooting that happened in June, 2025. After a roughly two-and-a-half-hour standoff, Stevens surrendered without incident. A search of the apartment led to the discovery of cocaine, crack cocaine, and a revolver-style handgun. Stevens faces numerous charges and is now at SCI on $188,000 cash bail.
Traymere Stevens
List of Charges:
-Assault First Degree
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (4x)
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited(2x)
-Tampering With Physical Evidence
-Criminal Mischief Over $5000
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Stevens is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Original Information from Dover Police on the Shooting:
Date/Time:聽June 29th, 2025 at 1:37 a.m.
Location:聽Parking Lot Between South Governors Avenue and South Bradford Street
Contact:聽 聽Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid聽 聽Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:聽The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 42-year-old Magnolia woman injured early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 1:37 a.m., when Officers from Dover Police Department were patrolling the downtown area in reference to the bar let out. While patrolling, Officers heard several shots fired in the area of the Minor Street Alley. Officers checked the area and located the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where she received treatment and was in stable condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male suspect began shooting for currently undetermined reasons. The black male left in a 2024 Kia Forte that was reported stolen. Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Leipsic Road and attempted to stop it. The vehicle crashed into a farm field and the suspect fled. Officers were unable to locate the suspect after he fled, however a firearm was located in the area of the crash.
There are no leads additional leads at this time.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at聽www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com聽; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.