Month: June 2014

Incident #: 50-14-16798  Date/Time: Monday, June 30th, 4:24 AM
Location:  7-11 Convenience Store, 449 South New Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:  Three men are behind bars after robbing a local 7-11 convenience store early Monday morning.  At approximately 4:24AM, officers responded to the 7-11 convenience store located in the Courtney Square shopping center (449 South New Street).  Three black male suspects entered the business wearing dark hooded sweatshirts pulled over their heads with a black cloth covering the lower half of their faces.  One of the men stood guard at the door while the other two suspects robbed the victim of his wallet, cell phone, and other personal items while threatening him with  knives. The suspects also took several packs of Newport cigarettes and other tobacco products.  The suspects then fled the area on foot.  During a search of the area, Dover Police officers observed the men in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and River Road.  All suspects fled from the officers on foot with Johnson being apprehended immediately.   Woodard and Brice were apprehended after a brief foot chase, in which one suspect attempted to escape by jumping into the St. Jones River.

Officer Releasing Information:  Cpl. Mark Hoffman (PIO)

The Dover Police Department has arrested Brandon Woodlin (30), of Dover, in connection with four restaurant burglaries that occurred between April 30th and May 23rd of this year.

Caribbean Cuisine

On April 30th, at approximately 1:18AM officers responded to Caribbean Cuisine located at 313 West Loockerman Street Dover, DE in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival it was determined a suspect (Woodlin) entered the business through an unsecured rear window and removed an undisclosed amount of cash and property from the business including the security DVR player, Apple iPod Touch, and a Sony speaker.

King Buffet

On May 2nd at approximately 6:00AM officers responded to King Buffet located at 293 North Dupont Highway Dover, DE in reference to a burglary. Surveilance video showed a black male use a 2×4 piece of wood to damage a window to a rear door to the business and gain entry.   Woodlin is seen wearing sandals, a t-shirt, reflective pants and a blanket to disguise himself from the video cameras.  However, at certain times while inside/outside of the business, he looked at the cameras.  Once inside, defendant Woodlin ransacked the business looking for money while damaging property consisting of a storage closet door and Buddha statue.  Woodlin also fled with an undisclosed amount of cash from the scene.  Defendant Woodlin then flees out the rear business door and enters a Silver Ford Expedition.  The following surveillance photos were released at that time.

Capitol Diner

On May 10th at approximately 6:45AM officers responded to Capitol Diner located at 913 South Dupont Highway Dover, DE in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival it was determined a suspect (Woodlin) entered the business through the rear door and removed the cash register valued containing an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect (Woodlin) then fled out of the business through the rear door.

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant

On May 23rd at approximately 12:45AM officers responded to El Nopal Mexican Restaurant located at 627 West Division Street Dover, DE in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined a suspect (Woodlin) used an unknown object to cut the window screen to the bathroom window located at the rear of the business. The suspect then used a landscaping rock to damaged the rear bathroom window and gained entry through it.  The suspect then removed the cash register containing an undisclosed amount of cash and fled out the bathroom window. At some point, the suspect lost his sandal (size ten) inside the bathroom of the business

While the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was investigating the above cases, a detective spotted a silver Ford Expedition at a hotel near the King Buffet matching the image obtained from King Buffet surveillance footage.  The detective then obtained an image of the owner, Brandon Woodlin, and was able to identify him as the suspect seen in the King Buffet video footage as well.  It was later discovered that Woodlin was an employed as a flagger for a local traffic control company, requiring him to wear the reflective pants seen in surveillance footage.  Woodlin was arrested at the Dover Police Department on Thursday, June 26th when he came in for questioning about the above cases.  It was also learned that Woodlin wears a size 10 shoe, like the sandal found at the scene of the El Nopal Burglary.

Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman (PIO)

Incident#: 50-14-16240

Date/Time: June 24, 2014 3:50 am

Location: US 13 Southbound @ Webbs Lane, Dover, De

Update Narrative:

The victim in the fatal car crash that occurred on Tuesday morning was identified as Shelly Brooke, age 28, of the unit block of Wayne Drive, Dover, De. Ms. Brooke was fatally struck by a vehicle, which was a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, as she attempted to cross through the middle of the intersection of US 13 and Webbs Lane. The investigation into this accident is being handled by the Dover Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team and anyone with any information is asked to call 302-736-7111.

Narrative:

On Tuesday June 24, 2014 at approximately 3:50 am the Dover Police Department responded to a car accident that occurred at the intersection of US 13 southbound and Webbs Lane, where a 28 year old female was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the intersection. The 28 year old victim, whose identity is being withheld pending the notification of her family, was attempting to cross the intersection of US 13 and Webbs Lane in an east bound direction when she was fatally struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound on US 13. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges were placed against the driver at this time. The investigation into this accident is being handled by the Dover Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team and anyone with any information is asked to call 302-736-7111.

Officer Releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires
(302) 736-7131

Incident #: 50-14-15605      Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 19th, 1:20PM

Location: 58 Heritage Drive, Dover, Delaware

Narrative: 
The Dover Police Department has arrested 2 people during a search warrant that yielded 74.4 grams of cocaine, 10 ecstasy pills, and 2 firearms.  Eva Bailey (35) and Augustine Butcher (35) were both arrested without incident.  During the search warrant, there were six children inside the residence.  Both Bailey and Butcher were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.  Bailey was released on $33,200 unsecured bond and Butcher was committed in default of $228,200 secured bond.

Within hours of the Dover Police Department releasing new images from the Dover Federal Credit Union Bank Robbery, a tip was received that has led to the arrest of a Maryland man for the robbery.  An anonymous tip was received on Tuesday evening from a person who recognized the suspect from the Dover Police Facebook page as a recent visitor to the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino  Further investigation revealed Lloyd Morrison Jr. (47) from New Carrollton, MD was identified as the suspect in the May 16th robbery.  Officers from the Dover Police Department were able to locate Morrison at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino and took him into custody without incident shortly after 10am on Wednesday, June 18th.  Detectives also found Morrison’s vehicle (red Suburu Forrester) in the parking lot of Dover Downs.  During a search of the vehicle, detectives were able to find evidence from the robbery.  Morrison is charged with one count of Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree.  Bond information/booking photo were not available at the time of this release.

ORIGINAL STORY

Incident #: 50-14-12223       Date/Time: Friday May 16, 2014  2:05PM

Location: Dover Federal Credit Union, 225 Saulsbury Road Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon.  Police responded to the Dover Federal Credit Union located at 225 Saulsbury Road, after a suspect robbed the location.  At approximately 2:05PM, the suspect entered the bank through the main lobby and entered the line for the bank tellers.  The black male suspect approached a teller and displayed a note demanding money from the teller.  The suspect then fled from the bank in a southeast direction, through the Blood Bank of Delaware parking lot.  The suspect then entered what appears to be a red in color SUV that was parked facing westbound on Clara Street, just east of the Blood Bank of Delaware building.  The vehicle then fled southbound on Saulsbury road.  No injuries were reported at the bank.  Images of the suspect are displayed below.  Anyone with any information is asked to call 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.

Incident #: 50-14-15434      Date/Time:    Monday, June 16, 2014  1830 hours

Location: Town Point Apartments, 820 Carvel Drive Dover, Delaware

Update: On Tuesday, June 17th, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit took Jermaine Scott (22) into custody for the Town Point Apartments robbery without incident.  He was charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Home Invasion, and Terroristic Threatening and committed on $29,100 bond after being arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.

Original Narrative:

On Monday June 16, 2014 at 1830 hours the unknown suspect followed the victim to his apartment. Suspect displayed an unknown type handgun and demanded money from the victim. Victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money and the suspect fled the area. Suspect is described as being a black male with a beard, heavyset, approximately 5’11” tall, Anyone with any information is asked to call 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.

Incident #: 50-14-14793      Date/Time:    Between Monday, June 9, 2014  10:00 PM and Tuesday June 10, 2014   0430 Am

Location: 820 Carvel Dr “B Building” Dover, Delaware

Update: Jermaine Scott (22) was also charged in the June 9th burglary of an elderly victims apartment.  Scott was charged with Burglary 2nd, theft under $1500.00 with victim over 62, and 5 counts of unlawful use of a credit card.  Scott was committed on $29,100 bond.

Original Narrative:

Between the above dates and times and unknown suspect entered the victims apartment through an unsecured window. Once inside the residence the suspect removed the victims purse from her bedroom, and cut the phone cord. Suspect fled the residence into an unknown direction. Anyone with any information is asked to call 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

The Dover Police Department is re-releasing the details and new images from the Dover Federal Credit Union bank Robbery that occurred on Friday, May 16th, 2014.  Details of this case can be found below the newly released images.  The department is seeking the assistance from the public to identify the suspect.  The red SUV style vehicle was captured on area surveillance when the suspect fled the bank.  Anyone with any information is asked to call 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.

New Images:

Incident #: 50-14-12223       Date/Time: Friday May 16, 2014  2:05PM

Location: Dover Federal Credit Union, 225 Saulsbury Road Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Friday afternoon.  Police responded to the Dover Federal Credit Union located at 225 Saulsbury Road, after a suspect robbed the location.  At approximately 2:05PM, the suspect entered the bank through the main lobby and entered the line for the bank tellers.  The black male suspect approached a teller and displayed a note demanding money from the teller.  The suspect then fled from the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash in a southeast direction, through the Blood Bank of Delaware parking lot.  The suspect then entered what appears to be a red in color SUV that was parked facing westbound on Clara Street, just east of the Blood Bank of Delaware building.  The vehicle then fled southbound on Saulsbury road.  No injuries were reported at the bank.  Images of the suspect are displayed below.  Anyone with any information is asked to call 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.

As the temperatures continue to rise and schools let out for the summer in Dover, people are taking their children and pets on trips more often.  With that comes an increase in calls to the department for children and pets left in vehicles.  On average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles in the United States.  So far in 2014, 9 heat related deaths have been reported as a result of leaving children in vehicles with 44 being reported in all of 2013.  A vehicle’s inside temperature can reach 100 degrees on a 75 degree day in just ten minutes and can cause heat stroke in children and in animals.  Animal cruelty and Endangering the Welfare of A Child are both Class A misdemeanors in the State of Delaware, punishable by fines up to $2,500 and up to a year of incarceration.  Penalties can increase to a Class G or E felony for child endangerment based on the severity of the child’s injuries or the death of a child.  In addition, it is best to keep vehicle doors locked to prevent children from hiding in them while playing outdoors.  There have been several incidents across the country where children have died after hiding in a hot vehicle. For more information and statistics regarding this issue, please visit: http://www.kidsandcars.org/heatstroke.html