Month: July 2014

In just one week the Dover Police Department will once again bring the National Night Out to the Target parking lot on Tuesday, August 5th from 6-8pm.  The event brings the Dover Police Department, along with several emergency agencies and military personnel to one place where the public can bring their families to meet and greet local heroes and see the equipment used in their jobs while forming a positive relationship with the community.  In addition to appearances and demonstrations by these agencies, Night Out will feature fun activities for all ages along with food and beverages for all while supplies last.  The Dover Police Department and Target Department Store look forward to continuing the National Night Out tradition and their relationship to improve the Dover community through events such as this and the Heroes and Helpers Christmas program.  The National Night Out  gives us the opportunity to show our citizens what we do, the vehicles and equipment we use, and really gives people that attend a sense of pride in their emergency responders.  It is an opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round. The night celebrates safety and crime prevention successes and works to expand and strengthen programs for the next 364 days.  The event gives us the ability to connect with people on a personal level, in a positive environment outside of the typical situations people tend to interact with us.  Kids can try on gear that officers wear, sit on a police motorcycle, put out a fire with the Dover Fire Department, and much more.  A new addition to this year’s event will be the inaugural Dover Police vs. Dover Fire Night Out Challenge where teams of 3 will compete in a rock wall relay race for the Mayor’s Cup at 7pm.  There will also be K9 demonstrations at 6:30PM and 7:30PM.  We are excited to put on this event once again and look forward to many families visiting us on August 5th.

Activities/Appearances:

• FREE Bounce House/Slide and Basketball game Courtesy of BK Rentals
• FREE Rock Climbing Wall Courtesy of Vertical High
• Eagle 97.7 LIVE Broadcast
• McGruff the Crime Dog
• Free Popcorn*
• Free Grotto’s Pizza*
• Free Drinks*
• Dunk a Cop in the Dunk Tank
• Delaware State Police Helicopter (Weather/Schedule Permitting)
• Dover Police Department Vehicles (Dodge Charger/Chevy Tahoe)
• Dover Police Department Crime Scene Investigations Truck
• Dover Police Department Motorcycle Unit
• Dover Police Department Crisis Negotiation Truck
• Dover Police Department Bearcat (Armored Truck)
• FREE Child ID Kits
• Dover Police Department K9 Officer Barrett and K9 Britt Bite Demonstration
• Dover Air Force Base Security Forces Vehicles and Display
• Dover Air Force Base Fire Department Vehicles and Display
• City of Dover Fire Department Vehicles and Fire Activity for Children
• Little Creek Fire Department Bay Rescue Boat
• Little Creek Fire Department HazMat Truck
• Leipsic Fire Department Ambulance
• Delaware Crime Stoppers Display
• Delaware Army National Guard Display and Games
• and more….
  *while supplies last

Incident #: 50-14-19210      Date/Time:  Thursday, July 25, 2014 at 8:30PM

Location: T.G.I.Friday’s Parking Lot, 222 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department’s Drug Unit arrested a Millsboro, DE man in possession of 1,300 bags of heroin on Thursday evening.  Deangelo McGlotten (28) was arrested in the parking lot of T.G.I. Friday’s in Dover at approximately 8:30 PM on Thursday after detectives learned through an ongoing investigation that he was in possession of a large amount of heroin.  McGlotten was taken into custody without incident and a search of his vehicle led to the discovery of 1,300 bags of heroin weighing approximately 19.5 grams.  McGlotten was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and is being held on $41,000 cash at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.

Information Release By: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Incident #: 50-14-19128      Date/Time:  Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 3:42PM

Location: Unit Block of South New Street, Dover, DE

Update: On Thursday, July 24th, Shaquille Bolden and Kinon Teat facing increased pressure by Dover Police Detectives, turned themselves in at Delaware State Police Troop 3 just after 8:00PM.  Bolden and Teat were transported back to the Dover Police Department for further questioning and were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.  Both are being held at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in lieu of $1,000,000 Cash bond each.

Narrative:
Two men are being sought for attempted murder, along with several other charges after large fight occurred in the unit block of South New Street.  Police responded to the area at approximately 3:42PM after receiving a call that a large fight with approximately 20 people was occurring.  Upon arrival, officers were directed towards a 20-year-old victim that sustained numerous knife wounds to his chest.  The victim was rushed to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for immediate life-saving surgery.  The victim is now listed in critical but stable condition.  Investigative efforts by Dover Police Officers led to the identification of Shaquille Bolden (19) and Kinon Teat (18) as the assailants in the knife attack.  Dover Police have obtained warrants for the suspects and are currently wanted on the below listed charges.  The reason for the large fight is unknown at this time.  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 #: 50-14-19019      Date/Time:  Tuesday, July 22 2014 at 1925PM

Location: US Rt. 13 at E. Water Street (Capital Green), Dover, DE

Narrative:

On July 22, 2014 at 1925 hours during a joint operation the with the City of Dover Police Department Drugs Vice and Organized Crime Unit and the Delaware State Police attempted to conduct a vehicle stop for a traffic violation. The driver who was later identified as Anthony Rollins (21) accelerated his vehicle at a high rate of speed attempting to flee from officers nearly striking a Dover Police Officer. During the pursuit the passenger who was identified as Agmere Matthews (22) threw out a plastic bag containing a white rock like substance from the vehicle. The white rock like substance was later tested and was determined to be crack cocaine. Both defendants were apprehended after the vehicle pursuit and was taken into custody without incident. Defendants were presented in front of a Judge at JP#7 and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of bond.

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. David E. Spicer

302-535-2827 (C)

Incident #: 50-14-19128      Date/Time:  Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 3:42PM

Location: Unit Block of South New Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
Two men are being sought for attempted murder, along with several other charges after large fight occurred in the unit block of South New Street.  Police responded to the area at approximately 3:42PM after receiving a call that a large fight with approximately 20 people was occurring.  Upon arrival, officers were directed towards a 20-year-old victim that sustained numerous knife wounds to his chest.  The victim was rushed to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for immediate life-saving surgery.  The victim is now listed in critical but stable condition.  Investigative efforts by Dover Police Officers led to the identification of Shaquille Bolden (19) and Kinon Teat (18) as the assailants in the knife attack.  Dover Police have obtained warrants for the suspects and are currently wanted on the below listed charges.  The reason for the large fight is unknown at this time.  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.