Dover Businesses Warned Of Apparent Phone Scam

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Dover Police are warning local businesses about an attempted telephone scam. A restaurant in the capital city received a call Monday from someone who claimed to be with the U.S. Marshals Service who was investigating a complaint about counterfeit money being given as change. The caller stated someone would be there within 30 minutes and…

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3 Inmates, 1 Woman Implicated In Prison Contraband Investigation

Three inmates at Delaware’s largest prison have been implicated in an alleged attempt to smuggle contraband behind bars, and charges are pending against a woman. Dover Police said Tuesday that an investigation in cooperation with the Department of Correction determined that 33-year-old Garland Coleman had a medical appointment at a Dover facility earlier this month.…

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Man Shot In Car In Dover

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a 44-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg and a facial injury from an assault. The victim told police he was in his vehicle in the area of New Castle Avenue and East Water Street early Sunday morning when three males approached him and asked…

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Man Stabbed At Uncertain Location In Kent Co.

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There are still many questions surrounding a stabbing in the Dover area. Dover Police said an 18-year-old male was in critical but stable condition at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. He was brought to the emergency room early Tuesday morning. According to police, the victim did not give any information about the incident to detectives, and…

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Possible Pipe Bomb Found Burning In Dover Community

Dover Police are investigating the discovery of a possible pipe bomb. Shortly before 1:00 a.m. Monday, officers responded to the traffic circle at East Sheldrake Circle and Cannon Mill Drive for a reported fire. Several residents were evacuated when something was found on fire in the roadway. Dover firefighters and members of The Delaware State…

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Dover Police Investigating Shooting on White Oak Road

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Dover Police are investigating a shooting Sunday night in the parking lot of the White Oak Apartment on White Oak Road. Police were called just after 10:30 and found a 28 year old man with a gunshot wound to the side of his head. A female witness said she was driving away when a suspect…

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2 Wounded In Dover Shooting Over Weekend

Two people have been shot in Dover in the midst of a large crowd behind a bar. Dover Police said officers were in the area of South Bradford Street and West Loockerman Street early Saturday to monitor bar closings due to recent incidents. Police heard a gunshot, and found a female with a gunshot wound…

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Suspect Charged In Feb. Dover Shooting

A Milford man faces charges in connection with a shooting last February in the parking lot of the IHOP Restaurant in Dover. According to Dover Police, warrants were obtained two weeks ago for 24-year-old Calvin King. King turned himself in this week. He is charged with possession of a firearm and reckless endangering. He was…

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Man Shot In Dover Royal Farms

Dover Police are investigating a shooting inside a Royal Farms store at 295 South DuPont Highway. Police responded to a report of shots fired at about 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Police learned that a shot was fired during an altercation between two “males,” and everyone fled from the store. A 35-year-old man was driven to Bayhealth…

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Man Shot, Wounded In Dover Community

A 26-year-old man was shot in the shoulder while standing outside in Dover over the weekend. Police said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning (3:38 a.m.) in the unit block of Stevenson Drive in Manchester Square. The victim told police he was approached by an unknown male who shot him once and fled. Police said…

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Dover PD & DSP Warning of Two Scams

Dover Police are alerting everyone to a phone scam. They have received reports that a caller is using an active Dover Police officer’s name and rank and is asking for payment of fines or court fees. Police say this is a scam – Dover Police would never call anyone for these issues or demand payment…

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Dover Police Investigate 2 Weekend Shootings

Dover Police are investigating two shootings over the past weekend. Gunfire was reported late Saturday night in the 400-block of Barrister Place. A 22-year-old man was shot in the leg. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and later released. According to police, three parked vehicles in the area also were hit by gunshots.…

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Dover Shootings Leave 1 Dead, 3 Injured

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Dover Police provided this update Thursday morning: The Dover Police Department is providing an update regarding the victims of the shooting incident that occurred at 11:08 p.m. on June 30th in the area of S. New Street and Reed Street.Ā  The victim that died as a result of the incident has been identified as 19-year-old…

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Vehicle Shot In Dover

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that damaged an SUV. According to police, the vehicle pulled in front of another SUV at Bicentennial Boulevard and Declaration Drive Thursday afternoon at about 2:30, which drew gunshots from the vehicle that was passed. Police found the damaged vehicle in a nearby neighborhood and contact its owner, who…

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Dover Police Investigate Shooting Incidents

Dover Police released information Tuesday about several incidents involving gunfire: -A 25-year-old man was shot at about 10:18 p.m. Monday. Officers were called to the area of Garfield Drive and Frear Drive and found the victim lying on the ground with several gunshot wounds. The man was taken to Kent General Hospital for treatment of…

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UPDATE : Suspect Arrested For Dover Shooting Death

Update as of Thursday morning: A Felton woman is facing charges of murder and other offenses in connection with the shooting death of a man in Dover. Dover Police said 20-year-old Nyasia Smith was developed as a suspect in connection with the shooting early Wednesday in the area of West North Street and Simon Circle.…

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Dover Man Arrested In NYC On Murder Charges

A Dover man has been arrested in Brooklyn, New York in connection with a shooting death last month in the capital city. According to Dover Police, 22-year-old Riley Braswell was apprehended by members of the US Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the US Marshals Service Eastern District. Braswell faces extradition…

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Dover Drive-By Shooting Injures 2 In Vehicle

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that targeted two people in a vehicle. Police say a man and a woman were traveling on South Little Creek Road near Fox Road Wednesday evening, when a vehicle passed them on the left and a front-seat passenger opened fire. The victims were struck but managed to drive to…

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