Day: May 21, 2014

On April 24th, the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, released the approved funding allocations for the annual formula based Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the FY2014 Local Solicitation. The Dover Police Department was listed as a disparate entity along with Kent County, Delaware. The total amount awarded this year is $51,549.00

As a result, the Dover Police Department will submit a joint application for the funds with Kent County. However, because the Kent County structure does not contain a law enforcement agency, the whole amount will be available for use by the Dover Police Department. The department plans to use the funds for technology upgrades which will include upgrading and replacing vehicle computer and video systems. Many of the department’s vehicles were adversely affected by the recent termination of support of computers operating on Windows XP on April 8, 2014 since the older model computers were not compatible with the new Windows 7 operating system, so the funds will be used to retrofit some of the older vehicle systems and also equip the new vehicles scheduled for purchase during the next fiscal year (FY15) that starts on July 1st.

The deadline for the joint application is June 10th and will be submitted through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Program’s Grants Management System electronically on-line.

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Incident #: 50-14-12643       Date/Time: Tuesday  May 20, 2014  2100 PM

Location: Race Track Car Wash 226 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE

Narrative:

On May 20, 2014 at 2100 hours an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break the glass door to the victim business. Once inside the suspect ran to the front of the business and removed an employee “Tip Jar” containing an undisclosed amount of money. Video surveillance revealed the suspect fled the business with the tip jar in a north bound direction. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.

Officer releasing this information

Lt. David E. Spicer

302-736-7132

Update: The Dover Police Department has arrested a 18-year old in connection with the Tuesdsay evening robbery of a clerk of U.S. Gas located at 505 Bay Road. Jaquan Crump of Dover was charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm during the commission of a felony, Conspiracy 2nd, and Wearing a Disguise. Crump was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of 68,500.00 secured bond.

Incident #: 50-14-11307 Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 10:13 PM

Location: US Gas, 505 South Bay Road, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a late night robbery of the US Gas Station located at the corner of Bay Road and South Little Creek Road. The incident occurred at approximately 10:13PM on Tuesday, May 6th. Four male suspects entered the store through the front door, each wearing hooded sweatshirts, gloves, and facial disguises. The suspects displayed multiple weapons, one being a handgun, and the other appears to be a sawed off shotgun based on video footage shown below. The suspects demanded money from the clerk and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported from the incident. Police are hoping that the distinct pattern of the white sweatshirt that one suspect is wearing, along with his shoes will help in identifying the suspects in this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.

Video and photos from the US Gas robbery: