Day: August 11, 2014

Update:
20-year-old Rashaad Lewis, the victim in the July 23rd stabbing incident (details below), was declared deceased just after 5:00PM on Monday, August 11th.  Lewis had been admitted at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital since the incident due to the injuries he sustained in the stabbing.  The defendants in this case (Shaquille Bolden & Kinon Teat) will now face charges of 1st Degree Murder in addition to the charges they have already been arraigned on.  Both are currently held at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bond.  Details of this case can be found below.

Lewis’ death is the 1st homicide in the City of Dover in 2014, and the first since  February 1, 2013 when 18-year-old Imeer Waddell was shot outside of Whatcoat Apartments.  An arrest was also made in that case leading to a conviction in March of 2014.  Details of that case can be found here: http://wp.me/p407do-Em

Officer Releasing Information: 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

1st 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 #: 50-14-20932     Date/Time:  Sunday, 8-10-14 between Midnight-4:00AM

Location: Pine Valley Road (Maple Dale), Dover, DE

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

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Sunday morning in the Maple Dale community.  Between Midnight and 4:00AM, an unknown suspect entered the rear of a residence through an unlocked sliding glass door.  Once inside, the suspect stole a HP laptop Computer and a wallet.  The suspect then fled in unknown direction from the scene.  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.

Incident #: 50-14-20843     Date/Time: Between 8/8/14 6:18PM – 8/9/14 11:30AM

Location:  218 Bay Tree Road, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary of a maintenance area belonging to Bay Tree Apartments.  Between Friday, August 8th at 6:18PM and Saturday, August 9th at 11:30AM, an unknown suspect(s) entered the apartment complex fitness center, possibly through an unsecured door.  Once inside, the suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into the maintenance shop by prying open a door, causing nearly $1,300 damage to the double steel door.  When prying the door failed, the suspect(s) removed the door from the hinges and stole a window air conditioning unit from the room and fled with same.

Crimes:
-Burglary 3rd Degree
-Theft
-Criminal Mischief
-Possession of Burglary Tools

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

Incident #: 50-14-20684     Date/Time:  Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at 5:33PM

Location: 400 Block of East Water Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
An 18-year-old Dover woman was arrested Thursday evening after she assaulted a 16-year-old female family member.  Alyahia Durham (18) was angered by a family members comments made online about a mutual family member.  Durham went to a residence that the victim was visiting and attempted to fight the victim.  The victim refused to participate in a fight with Durham.  Durham then attempted to drag the victim out of the residence by her hair, but failed to do so.  Durham then attacked her on the couch in the residence, punching her in the head/face numerous times, causing the victim injury.  Durham was arrested and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and 1st Degree Trespassing.  She was released on $1100.00 secured bond by Justice of the Peace Court 7.

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

Incident #: 50-14-20987     Date/Time:  Monday, August 11th, 2014 at 4:00AM

Location: Tudor Industrial Park, S. Little Creek Road, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning carjacking that occurred on S. Little Creek Road at the Tudor Industrial Park.  The victim, a 22 year old male, was supposed to meet a female acquaintance in the Manchester Square development, located off of White Oak Road at 4:00AM.  A male subject, later identified as Robert Sanders, approached the victim and the two agreed on giving Sanders a ride to the Tudor Industrial Park.  Once there, Sanders displayed a black handgun and ordered the victim from his vehicle.  The victim exited the vehicle and fled the area, notifying the police department a short time later.  Sanders was last seen operating the stolen vehicle, a 2007 Mercury Milan (gold), westbound on S. Little Creek Road, towards US Rt 113.  The vehicle has an unknown New Jersey registration.
Warrants have been obtained for Robert Sanders for the following charges: Carjacking 1st Degree, Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony, and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.  Sanders is also wanted on four counts of 4th Degree Rape by the Dover Police Department on an unrelated incident that involved a 15-year-old female victim.  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