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Dover Police Investigating Shots Fired at Homes Near South Queen Street
Dover Police Department are investigating a shots fired complaint in the area of South Queen and West Reed Streets. The police investigation found two homes and a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Both homes were occupied at the time of shooting – there were no injuries reported. Police say there are no leads at…
Read MoreWoman in Dover Shot While Walking Her Dog
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Schoolhouse Lane yesterday evening. The incident happened when a 47-year-old woman was walking her dog on Schoolhouse Lane and people began arguing in the area. She heard several gun shots and was shot. She was transported to Bayhealth by a privately owned vehicle for treatment. Currently…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Assault after Fight
A Dover man has been arrested after a fight on South State Street Friday evening. Dover Police found a 53 year old man from Dover with cuts to his upper body caused during a fight with the suspect, 46 year old Sean Lucas of Dover. While police spoke with the victim and witnesses – they…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Burglary at Dover Public Library
Dover Police were called to the Dover Public Library for a burglar alarm call on Saturday. Police dispatchers were able to remotely view cameras from the library which showed 25 year old Alexander Melero-Almodovar of Dover hiding behind a desk. The library had been closed for about 90 minutes and no one should have been…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made by Dover Police in Arson Fire at Dover YMCA
UPDATED – 02/21/23 12:10pm – Dover Police have arrested a 15 year old boy for an arson fire at the Dover YMCA last Thursday. The teen turned himself in to Police Saturday after they identified him a st the suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest. The teen is charged with 1st degree arson, multiple…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover Arrested For Shoplifting and Vehicle Theft
Two have been arrested by Dover Police after a shoplifting complaint on Thursday evening. Police were told the two suspects drove off in a grey Jeep SUV with Pennsylvania tags. The description of the female suspect resembled a teen known to police and they found the vehicle in the area of Stevenson Drive that she…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Burglary at Family Dollar
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Family Dollar on W Loockerman Street just before 10 pm on February 15th. Dover Police responded to the burglary alarm and discovered that someone described as a white male wearing dark clothing entered the business through a back door and once inside, removed merchandise…
Read MoreRobbery in Broad Daylight at Shore United Bank
Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon at just before 2 p.m. at Shore United Bank on South Governors Avenue in Dover. Police say a white male entered the business and demanded money. The victim, who believed he had a weapon, complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The person…
Read MoreOvernight Burglary at Dover Food Lion
Dover police received a call at around 2 a.m. about a man causing damage and removing property from the Food Lion on Forrest Avenue. Officers confirmed that he broke into the store by shattering a glass door and that he then stole tobacco products. Officers reviewed store surveillance. at 3:42, police found 54-year-old Terrence Jones…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Home Burglary on Lady Bug Drive
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at a home on Lady Bug Drive on Saturday between 9:45am and 9:26pm. Police determined the suspect entered the home through rear door and took an undisclosed amount of money from the home. Anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read More18-Year Old Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Dover Police have found an 18-year-old who had several warrants out for his arrest. Members of the Street Crimes Unit and Probation And Parole Safe Streets Officers contacted Khalil Smith inside of a business on Fulton Street. Among the items Smith had in his possession include a loaded Glock 19 9mm handgun with an extended…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested on Weapons Charges
Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police after an investigation into loitering in a building at the Whatcoat apartments in Dover – and that two of the individuals in the group had firearms. The group ran when police went tot he building, but a 15- and 16-year old were arrested after a brief foot…
Read MoreUPDATE: Dover Police Make Arrest in Connection With Manchester Square Area Shooting
UPDATE: An investigation into a shooting that occurred in the Manchester Square area has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Alexander Singletary of Dover. The investigation began on January 12th. Singletary is currently at Sussex Correctional Institute on charges that include second-degree assault and second-degree conspiracy. Original WGMD post from January 13th, 2023 A shooting…
Read MoreDover Man Wanted for Robbery Arrested in Separate Trespassing Incident
A 22-year-old man Milford Police were looking for in connection with a robbery that occurred October of 2022 has been arrested by Dover Police following a trespassing complaint yesterday evening. Police were called to a home on Lamplighter Lane late yesterday for the reports of people trespassing. That’s when officers took Chaz Johnson into custody…
Read More18-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting Incident
An 18-year-old has turned himself into police following a shooting that occurred Monday evening on Carvel Drive in Dover. Officers talked to someone who informed them that she had been shot at. As a result of the investigation, detectives identified David Preston as the suspected shooter who fired the handgun at the victim. Preston faces…
Read MoreUPDATE: Two of Four Suspects Arrested for Liquor Store Burglary Earlier This Month
UPDATE: Dover Police have arrested 18-year-old Sierra Melvin and a16-year-old both of Dover, for the burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store on January 5th. Detectives were able to identify the two through video surveillance. After midnight on January 7th, police responded to a call about the 16-year-old being disorderly on Stevenson Drive. He…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Robbery in Parking Lot of Area Apartments
Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Sunday night at Woodcrest Apartments. The person robbed reported the incident to police on Monday, January 9th about 5 p.m. Police say that the victim went to the apartments Sunday night at around 10:43 p.m. and parked his vehicle in the parking lot of 892 Woodcrest…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer
A 21-year-old Dover woman faces charges that include assault and resisting arrest after she fought with a police officer during a traffic stop. When the cop tried to detain Tailah Smith, police say she punched the officer in the face and upper body and broke his watch. The officer refused medical treatment, but the confrontation…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Death Early Sunday Morning
Dover Police are investigating a shooting just before 3 Sunday morning on Woodcrest Drive. Police found 28 year old Jeff Tolson on the ground with gunshot wounds and began life-saving efforts until he was taken to an area hospital. Police say Tolson later died from his injuries. Police have no suspect information – anyone with…
Read MoreUPDATED: One Bicyclist Dead; Another Injured in Dover Area Crash
UPDATED 12/16/22 – 1pm – The Dover Police Department has identified Mauricio Correa, 36, of Dover, DE as the victim who died as a result of the crash on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department…
Read MorePolice Investigate Burglary at Dover Gas Station
The alarm sounded at 5:20 this morning at US Gas on Bay Road in Dover. Police responded and found that someone broke the front door with a rock. Whoever did this stole money and $200 worth of merchandise. Police were not able to review any surveillance or obtain a description of the person who broke…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Greenwood Shooting
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in Greenwood. Police were called to Bender Farm Road just after 7pm and found a 62 year old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg or foot and a stab wound to the upper body. The victim was taken to an…
Read MorePolice Search of Dover Motel Room Leads to Arrest of Felton Man
Dover Police have arrested a Felton Man after an administrative search yesterday afternoon at the Relax inn in Dover. As a result of the search, which was conducted on a room associated with 44-year old Willie Wilson, police found 21 grams of crack cocaine, 584 bags of heroin and $959. Wilson was arrested without incident…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
A Dover man is in custody after being arrested on attempted burglary, resisting arrest, among other charges. Police say a man identified as 27-year old Dwayne Tate tried to break into a home on South State Street on Monday night. When officers arrived, he tried to run away, at which time the officers used a…
Read MoreSeveral Arrests Made at Dover Residence
Dover Police have arrested three teenagers–all of Dover including 19-year-old Unique Trader, 18-year-old Demetric Isabell, and a 17-year-old boy. They were taken into custody on drug and weapons charges. Police also arrested seven others but determined they were not involved and were released without charges. The arrests occurred yesterday afternoon on North Governors Avenue.
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