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Philadelphia Man Arrested in Dover Following Investigation Into Illegal Drugs, Firearms
A 31-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested on drug and firearm charges following an incident Wednesday night. At 11:13 p.m., members of the Dover Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, in collaboration with Delaware Probation and Parole, contacted Eric Brown in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street, as part of an investigation…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Business
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred sometime between Tuesday August 6th at 8:10 p.m. and Wednesday August 7th at 9:30 a.m. at Network Connect on 20 East Division Street. Officers were dispatched to the business around noon Wednesday. The business was left unsecured overnight. Someone entered and while inside, the individual…
Read MoreDover PD Cancel Green Alert for Missing Dover Man
Update 08/07/24–The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Green Alert for Joseph Carey. Carey has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Green Alert for 28 year old Joseph Carey of Dover. He was last seen in the area of Troop 5 around 11:20 Tuesday morning but has not been…
Read MoreDover PD Arrest Frederica Man on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop
Dover Police made a traffic stop Saturday night just after 9pm in the area of South State Street and West Water Street as part of an on-going investigation. Police arrested 20 year old Adam Fullman of Frederica and a search of the vehicle turned up over 65 grams of marijuana, cash, packaging material and 2…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Officer-Involved Firearms Discharge
Dover Police were attempting to contact a Smyrna man in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Sleep Inn Hotel Monday afternoon. Members of the SORT unit were attempting to arrest 22 year old Millard Richardson as the result of a firearm and gang investigation – and had information that he was in possession…
Read MoreDover Police Warns About Use of Gel-Blaster Guns
The Dover Police Department is putting out an alert about a recent uptick in calls regarding juveniles using Gel-Blaster guns, commonly referred to as Orbeez, including “drive-by” style incidents. If your child owns one of these Orbeez guns, Dover PD asks that you monitor their use and talk to them about the associated risks from improper…
Read MoreUPDATE: Dover PD Investigating PNC Bank Robbery; Surveillance Images Released
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is releasing the following images obtained from PNC Bank surveillance video from the PNC Bank robbery that happened on July 9th. The images show the suspect and an enhanced view of a hand tattoo that may aid in identification. If you have any information that can help identify this suspect,…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Crash Leaves Two Teen Boys Injured; 15-Year-Old Operator of Stolen Motorcycle to be Charged with DUI
Dover Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that left two boys–ages 15 and 14– with serious injuries. Last night at about 10:30, the 15-year-old was operating a stolen motorcycle (Honda Grom) with the 14-year-old as a passenger. According to Dover Police, the 15-year-old operator rode recklessly, running several red lights, and disobeying multiple traffic laws…
Read MoreDover Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 41-year-old Manuel Martinez of Dover. Martinez was last seen in the unit block of Willis Road at 2:30 a.m. on July 4th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Martinez is described as…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested a 32-year-old Dover man on drug and firearm charges after shots were reportedly fired early this morning. The incident occurred on South New Street. Officers were able to review downtown surveillance and observe someone in the area holding a firearm. Officers responded to the area and took a man identified as…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested in Vehicle Stolen from Delaware Park Casino
A Dover woman has been arrested for stealing a vehicle Friday afternoon from the parking lot at Delaware Park Casino. Delaware State Police were called Friday just before 6pm and learned the victim’s black Nissan Altima was stolen while the victim was at the casino. During the investigation, Police learned that a black female suspect,…
Read MoreDover Homes & Vehicles Damaged by Gunfire
Four homes and two vehicles were damaged by gunfire Friday night in the Dover area. Dover Police were called to Stevenson Drive in the Manchester Square neighborhood just before 11pm where they learned of the damage. Police say there were no injuries and they have no leads to suspects at this time. If you have…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident on North Halsey Road
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident Monday night that damaged three homes on North Halsey Road in Dover. Police say there were no injuries and currently no leads. Dover Police detectives are working to determine the number and description of the suspects and any motives for the shooting. If you have information – contact…
Read MoreDover Pair Arrested in Straw Firearm Purchase Investigation
Two Dover residents have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after an investigation into the illegal purchase of firearms. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit – in collaboration with the ATF – learned that 32 year old Brittney Wharton purchased several firearms, high-capacity magazines and ammunition for 42 year old…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Robbery at Perfume Palace
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened yesterday evening. Just before 8 p.m., Dover Police were called to Perfume Palace, located in the Dover Mall, for the report of a robbery. Officers learned that two individuals– dressed in all black wearing face coverings– entered the store, conveyed that they were armed with…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested on Robbery Charges
Two teen boys from Dover have been arrested on robbery charges after an incident Sunday just after 6pm. Dover Police were called for a robbery on a walking path off Mifflin Road. The victim told police he was walking and approached by two suspects – one with a handgun – who demanded several items, which…
Read MoreDover Teen Charged in Multiple Dover Vape Shop Burglaries
Two teen boys have been arrested after a burglary early Sunday morning at the Dragon Land Smoke Shop on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Dover Police were called to the shop for an alarm around 2:30am and saw the front glass was broken, but the suspects did not enter the business. Surveillance video gave police a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting
UPDATED – 03:50pm – A Dover man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon on New Castle Avenue in the area of East Water Street. During the investigation into the death of 29 year old Jonair Pollard of Dover, Dover Police identified 59 year old William Mills of Dover as a suspect.…
Read MoreDover PD Investigate Sunday Shooting on Barrister Place
Dover Police are investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon that damaged two unoccupied vehicles and an occupied home on Barrister Place. Police were called around 3:30 and found several spent shell casings in the area and learned that a white Honda Accord drove down the street with an unknown suspect firing several shots. No injuries were…
Read More1 Injured in Dover Shooting on South New Street
A shooting Monday night on South New Street in Dover left a 24 year old man injured and a home damaged. Dover Police were called for shots fired just after 10:30 and found a home occupied by two men with damage from gunfire. Neither was injured. However, a 24 year old Dover man who was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Victim Identified in Capital Green Murder
UPDATED 05/14/24 – Dover Police have identified 54 year old Randy Bolden of Seaford as the victim who died as a result of the shooting in Capital Green last week. ============================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 05/09/24 – Dover Police have arrested a 17-year-old for a murder that happened on River Road yesterday morning. Police say he…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Shooting On Harmony Lane
A 19-year-old from Dover has been arrested for a shooting that happened Monday morning. At 10:30 a.m. that day, Dover Police were called to Harmony Lane for the report of shots fired. The investigation led police to believe that Javon Johnson was responsible for the shooting. During the incident, a vehicle with a 20-year-old Smyrna…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with 3rd DUI after Collision with Two Police Vehicles
A Camden man is charged with DUI and other offenses after colliding with two police vehicles Thursday night. Delaware State Police say just before 9pm a Delaware State Police Tahoe was following a Dover Police Tahoe in the left lane of South Dupont Highway when a Volkswagen driven by 55 year old William Geissel of…
Read MoreCrash in Dover Leave PA Motorcycle Rider Dead
A crash Monday afternoon just after 12:30 left a Pennsylvania man dead. Dover Police say a Nissan SUV collided with a motorcycle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. The 64 year old victim was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus where he later died from his injuries. Police say the SUV, driven…
Read MoreDover Police Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery Early Sunday Morning
Dover Police were called for an attempted robbery just before 1am Sunday in the area of West North Street and Saulsbury Road. They contacted the victims who told police they were approached by a black man wearing a mask and dark clothing – who had a firearm. The suspect demanded the victims turn over property.…
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