Early Morning Bomb Threats in Capital School District; All Clear Given

Law enforcement has given the all-clear at Dover High School and Kent County Secondary ILC following an investigation into multiple bomb threats early this morning that disrupted school transportation and operations in the Capital School District. Earlier today, the district implemented a two-hour delay for students in grades 1 through 8 after the threats prompted…

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Dover PD Investigating Burglary on East Loockerman Street

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred yesterday (Wednesday morning).  Dover Police responded to a residence on East Loockerman Street in reference to the burglary complaint. Police say that sometime between 9:29 and 9:49 that morning, a black male entered the home forcefully. Two juveniles were inside. The person who gained entry…

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Dover Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Suspect at Large

Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. Around noon on December 28th, police were called to Edgehill Avenue for the report of the robbery. The victim told police that he was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male wearing a black ski…

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Dover Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 17-year-old Hilton Clements of Dover. Clements was last seen on North Kirkwood Street on Friday, September 26th. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.…

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Shots Fired at Dover Home; Investigation Ongoing

The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a home late last night. At 10:38 p.m., Dover Police received a call for the report of the gunfire in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and found that a home on West Reed Street…

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Harrington Man Arrested On Drug Dealing Charges Following Search Warrant

The Dover Police Department arrested a 44-year-old Harrington man following a drug investigation involving methamphetamine sales. On August 12th officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Alder Road, seizing over 140 grams of methamphetamine, MDMA, other stimulants, and over $8,000 in suspected drug proceeds. A related search of a storage unit on West…

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UPDATE: Gold Alert For Missing Hartly Woman–Canceled

UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Courtney Dean. She has been located and is safe. Previous Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 42-year-old Courtney Dean of Hartly. Dean was last seen at approximately 4:00 a.m on McKee Road, and there is a concern for her…

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UPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Man–Canceled

  UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen. He has been located and is safe.   Earlier Post The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen of Dover. Nguyen was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 17th in the area of…

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Two Arrested During Prostitution Operation

An operation earlier this week conducted by the Dover Police Department specifically targeting prostitution at an undisclosed Dover area Hotel led to the arrest of two men. 49-year-old Matthew Boone of Barclay, Maryland and 31-year-old William Thomas of Dover were both released on a criminal summons on the charge of Patronizing a Prostitute. Patronizing or…

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UPDATE: Gold Alert Issued for Millsboro Teen–Canceled

UPDATE: 3/19/25: The Dover Police Department has canceled the Gold Alert for a 16-year-old Millsboro girl–Navaeh Seney. She has been located and is safe. Original Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a 16-year-old girl– Navaeh Seney of Millsboro. Seney was last seen early this morning, February 19th at about 5:41 a.m.…

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Dover Police Department Announces 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony

The Dover Police Department will be holding their 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony to honor a century of service, dedication, and commitment to the community. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dover Police Department, on 400 South Queen Street in Dover. The ceremony will honor the department’s rich history and recognize the…

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Dover Man Arrested Following Vape Shop Burglaries & Pursuit

Dover Police have arrested a 22-year-old Dover man following two burglaries and a pursuit late Wednesday night. The Dover Police Department took the report at about 10:15 p.m. of a burglary at First State Vape on North DuPont Highway. Officers found the front door shattered.  The front glass was broken, and police say someone entered…

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UPDATE: Arrests Made; Teen Chased and Shot at by Masked Individual After Exiting School Bus

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UPDATE: Dover Police have arrested two individuals–22-year-old Rouma Aldonza and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover, for the shooting that occurred on Village Drive yesterday afternoon. Detectives identified the 17-year-old as the suspected shooter and determined that he was driven to the scene in a vehicle. Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit located…

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UPDATE: Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Teen–Canceled

UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Elizabeth Brown. She has been located and is safe. Original Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a 16-year-old girl–Elizabeth Brown of Dover. Brown was last seen on January 28th, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Holmes Street. Brown is…

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Shots Fired Into Home in Dover

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The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired and a home damaged yesterday– Tuesday evening. The investigation began around 7:30 p.m., when Dover Police received a call to Willis Road following the shooting. Officers responded and talked to one of the residents. Police say an unknown individual (s) fired several…

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Six Arrested During Prostitution Operation

Six individuals have been arrested following an operation conducted by the Dover Police Department that specifically targeted prostitution at an undisclosed area hotel. Police conducted the operation yesterday, January 28th. The Dover Police Department has been actively exploring strategies that will help address all of the concerns, including measures to deter patronage. Patronizing or soliciting…

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UPDATED: Two Arrested in Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover

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UPDATED – 12/28/24 – Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting of 14 year old Juwan Walker. Members of the Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant on a residence on Stevenson Drive where a 13 year old male suspect was arrested. Police arrested a…

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Gold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Man

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Brian Giles of Dover. Giles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Giles is described as a black man, 5’09” and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Giles was…

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision on North DuPont Highway

The Dover Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred yesterday evening that left a pedestrian dead. Officers responded to the area of North DuPont Highway, just north of Leipsic Road for a report of a woman being struck by a vehicle. The 29-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Initial findings…

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The Dover Police Department Launches Quality of Life Initiative to Promote Safety, Well-being, and Improve Conditions

The Dover Police Department is announcing the launch of a special Quality of Life Initiative, a program focused on addressing the mounting community concerns regarding “quality of life” issues in the Capitol City.  This program is designed to help make the city a safer and more welcoming place for everyone who lives in, works in, or…

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Dover Police Investigating Shooting; Two Injured

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in two people being injured and property being damaged yesterday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m.–the Dover Police Department received the report of shots fired in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and found two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds to…

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