Day: August 6, 2014

Incident #: 50-14-20537      Date/Time:  Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 11:57 PM

Location: Capital Green Housing Development (Area of East Water Street/New Castle Avenue), Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a late night shooting in the Capital Green neighborhood.  The incident occurred Tuesday night at approximately 11:57 PM when numerous callers reported to the Dover 911 Center that they heard numerous shots fired.  Responding officers arrived on scene to find that the suspects had fled the area, but recovered a total of 31 shell casings in the area.  As of this release there has been no reported victims or damage to personal property.  Witnesses reported a tan or grey Dodge Charger or Challenger seen fleeing the area that was involved in the shooting incident.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or  call the Delaware Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-Tip-3333 or go online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Officer Releasing Information:  Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Incident #: 50-14-20412      Date/Time:  Monday, August 4th, 2014 at 10:10PM

Location: Capital Green Housing Development (Area of Basketball Courts), Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a Monday night robbery of two local teens in the Capital Green Housing Development, by five members of a local gang.  On Monday at approximately 10:10PM, the two victims (Ages 15 & 16) were riding their bikes in the area of the basketball courts in the Capital Green Housing Complex.  The victims advised officers that they were quickly surrounded by five male suspects who began to yell gang related statements and displaying possible gang signs.  One suspect threw a bicycle at one of the victims, while another suspect displayed a black handgun to rob the victims.  One victim attempted to flee the area but was taken to the ground by one of the suspects.  All five suspects punched and kicked that victim until he lost consciousness for a brief period.  The suspects then stole both victims bicycles and fled the area.  The Dover Police Department is currently seeking three suspects, with two being apprehended since the incident.  Please see photos below for suspect identities, photos, charges, and arrest status.

Officer Releasing Information:  Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

The Dover Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #15 has announced the date for its 7th Annual Golf Tournament.  On Thursday, September 11th officers from the Dover Police Department will hold its annual tournament at Jonathan’s Landing in Magnolia, DE to equally benefit area children’s hospitals and the Fraternal Order of Police Officer in Distress fund.  The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 is comprised of current and retired Dover Police Officers.  The Dover police officers in this lodge chose to split the proceeds of this years tournament with half going towards the purchase of toys, games, and necessities of hospitalized children at area hospitals.  The other half will benefit the Officer in Distress fund.  This fund assists officers and families of officers who are injured or killed in the line of duty, suffering from illnesses, and/or other sudden/traumatic situations.  The Fraternal Order of Police also supports several area charities, programs, youth programs, and offers scholarship opportunities.  “We all took this job as police officers to help the public.  Our F.O.P. should also share that thought and supporting charities and programs in our area is a perfect way to show that our officers care even when the badge comes off” said Jordan Miller (F.O.P. Lodge 15 Secretary/Tournament Organizer).  Miller also added “Our lodge represents the men and women who protect, serve, and represent our city every day.  It’s only right that we too, invest in our community.”  The tournament will be held on Thursday, September 11th with registration beginning at 9:30AM and a shotgun start at 11:00AM.  Prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd place finishers and “closest to the pin” and “longest drive” winners.  Lunch and beverages will be provided at the course with a dinner at Frazier’s Restaurant in Dover following the tournament where winners will be announced.  There will also be raffle prizes and a silent auction at Frazier’s.  The lodge is currently accepting team registrations and is seeking additional sponsors.  Please see the below images for tournament and contact information.

Officer Releasing Information:  Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Update: 
The Dover Police Department has cleared Clarence Heath of the assault on the elderly male as of August 6, 2014.  It was discovered a couple of days after the incident that Heath was not in the area.  At the time of the incident the victim identified Heath by name and description, stating that he and Heath have had issues prior to this incident.  After further investigation it was determined that the elderly victim misidentified Heath as the suspect.  The warrant for Heath has since been cancelled and he is no longer wanted.

Officer Releasing Information:  Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Incident #: 50-14-19963      Date/Time:  Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 3:20PM

Location: 800 Block of Forest Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is seeking a Dover man after assaulting an elderly male with the victims own cane Thursday afternoon.  Officers responded to the 800 block of Forest Street for a report of an elderly man lying on the ground, bleeding from his head.  The victim advised officers that he was walking to an area locksmith to get assistance getting into his residence.  While he was walking through a yard, he observed suspect Clarence heath following him.  The victim advised he told Heath to leave him alone, at which point Clarence Heath knocked him to the ground.  Heath then took the victims metal cane and struck the victim in the head/face area several times before fleeing the area.  Officers were able to identify the suspect, Clarence Heath, based on investigative information and the description given by the victim.  Heath is currently wanted for Assault 2nd Degree on a Person 62 years of age or older, a Class D Felony.