Month: May 2014

Update:The Dover Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Lance Parker in connection with the robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in the parking lot of PNC Bank.  Parker and an unknown accomplice approached a female victim as she was making the night deposit for her employer and displayed a handgun, demanding the deposit.  The victim complied and no injuries were reported.  Detectives from the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit were able to develop Parker as a suspect after tracing his GPS monitoring unit issued by Probation and Parole, which placed Parker in the area at the time of the robbery.  Parker was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $60,500 CASH bond.

Incident #: 50-14-12293      Date/Time:   Saturday May 17, 2014  5:30AM

Location: Parking Lot of PNC Bank, 87 Greentree Drive, Dover, DE

Original Narrative:  On Saturday May 17, 2014 at approximately 0530 hours a female victim was seated in her vehicle in the parking lot of the PNC Bank on Greentree Dr.  The victim stated that she was about to make the night deposit for her employer, Shore Stop, when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect. The suspect was armed with black a small frame semi-automatic handgun. The suspect demanded the deposit bag from the victim and fled with same towards Kenton Rd on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, early 30’s, 5’8″ to 5’9″, average build and was wearing all black clothing and his face was covered with a cream colored towel. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Gott at 736-7138 or Dover PD at 736-7111

Incident #: 50-14-12758      Date/Time:   Wednesday May 21, 2014  2216 PM

Location: Rt. 13 Southbound at Roosevelt Ave. Dover, DE

Narrative:

On Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 2216 hours the Dover Police Drug Vice and Organized Crime Unit and Dover Safe Streets Unit contacted defendants Amber Plum and Philip Wooten both from Harrington, Delaware during a traffic stop at the above location. The investigation continued with the discovery of 434 bags of Heroin packaged for sale inside the vehicle. The defendants were also in possession of an additional 11.2 grams of raw Heroin packaged in two larger bags. If the raw Heroin was packaged the same way as the other bags it would have yielded another 560 bags for a total of 994 bags. Officers located drug paraphernalia, prescription pills and $1370.00 in united states currency. Defendant Amber Plum was committed to Baylor’s Correctional Center in default of $55,250.00 secured bail. Defendant Philip Wooten was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $55, 250.00 Secured bail

Officer Releasing Information

Lt. David E. Spicer

302-736-7132

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:

The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover.  If there any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.

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New Year’s Eve may get a bad rap when it comes to highway safety, but Memorial Day weekend doesn’t come far behind as one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road.  The Dover Police Department will be increasing patrols targeting Driving Under the Influence Violations throughout the Memorial Day Weekend.   According to research compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which tracks car crash statistics, drunk driving fatalities are highest during the weekends of Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth-of-July. NHTSA reports 397 deaths from car accidents over Memorial Day Weekend in 2010, and 40% of these were alcohol-related.  As of May 13, 2014, the Dover Police Department has made 53 DUI related arrests in the 2014 calendar year.  164 total DUI related arrests were made in all of 2013.  As the weather continues to get warmer and parties/BBQ’s become more prevalent, so do DUI’s.  By increasing enforcement during peak times and dates, the Dover Police Department hopes to lessen the number of DUI related crashes and fatalities on Dover roadways.

DPD complaint #
50-14-12293
Date / Time
Saturday May 17, 2014 at 0530 hrs
Location
parking lot of PNC 87 Greentree Dr
victim
female, 30

On Saturday May 17, 2014 at approximately 0530 hours the victim was seated in her vehicle in the parking lot of the PNC bank on Greentree Dr. The victim stated that she was about to make the night deposit for her employer, Shore Stop when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect. The suspect was armed with black small frame semi auto handgun. The suspect demanded the deposit bag from the victim and fled with same towards Kenton Rd on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, early 30’s, 5’8″ to 5’9″, average build and was wearing all black clothing and his face was covered with a cream colored towel. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Gott at 736-7138 or Dover PD at 736-7111