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Arrest Made in Bar Assault 1-5-15

Update:
Joshua Fosmire has been arrested and is currently being held in default of bond at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center after being taken into custody at Kent County Court of Common Pleas this morning.

Incident #: 50-15-00147        Date/Time: Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at 12:54AM

Location:  Irish Mike’s, 107 West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has obtained warrants for 29-year-old Joshua Fosmire for an assault that occurred at Irish Mike’s Bar on Saturday morning.  Police arrived at Irish Mike’s at 12:54 AM after receiving several 9-1-1 calls reporting a fight/assault and discovered a 28-year-old victim bleeding from the face. Several witnesses advised officers that Fosmire had assaulted the victim after a fight began in the restroom.  Fosmire had fled the area prior to police arrival.  The victim was treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for  facial fractures and lacerations resulting from the assault.  As a result of the incident, the sink was torn from the wall of the restroom, causing approximately $750 worth of damage to the restroom.   A warrant has been obtained for Joshua Fosmire for the following charges:

  • Assault 2nd Degree
  • Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
  • Disorderly Conduct
Joshua Fosmire Age: 29
Joshua Fosmire
Age: 29

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 http://www.tipsubmit.com.

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