Month: February 2015

Update: Agmere Matthews, wanted in connection with the shooting at Bubba’s was arrested shortly after noon on February 20th by the Dover Police Department SAFE Streets Unit working with the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force, and The US Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force.  Matthews was taken into custody without incident.  Bond information is pending his arraignment later this afternoon.

-Cpl. Mark Hoffman
Public Information Officer

 

 

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-3392

Date/Time:

02/08/2015 @ 1:10 am

Location of Incident:

Bubba’s , 865 North Dupont Highway, Dover, De

Victim: Male and Female

Victim Age: Male 32, Female 33

Narrative:

On Sunday February 8, 2015 the Dover Police Department responded to the Bubba’s night club for a large crowd gathering as the club was closing.  While officers were on scene they heard several gun shots fired in the parking lot.  Officers immediately responded to the area where they heard the gun shots and located numerous spent shell casings. Witnesses at the scene told the officers that Naquan Ingram and Agmere Matthews got into a verbal altercation with the male victim inside of Bubba’s night club that eventually led outside.  Once outside Matthews, Ingram and several others not identified at this time assaulted the male victim, who was eventually able to get away and got into his car.  After the victim and his girlfriend got into their car Ingram and Matthews, who were in possession of handguns, shot at the victims several times.  Officers located the victims and their vehicle, which had numerous bullet holes in it. However, neither part inside of the car was struck by any rounds that were fired.  The male victim was taken to Kent General Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released.

While at the scene officers were able to obtain a description of the vehicle that Ingram and Matthews fled in.  Later in the morning officers located the suspect vehicle and stopped it in the area of Capital Green and contacted Ingram inside.  Officers searched the vehicle and found a .40 caliber handgun that had been stolen from Salisbury, MD.

Naquan Ingram was arrested and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of a $29,100.00 cash bond.  Agmere Matthews is currently wanted by the Dover Police Department for crimes relating to this incident.  The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (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.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Naquan Ingram (see below for picture)

Age: 32

Address: 100 Block South Governors Blvd. Dover, De

Bond: $29,100.00 cash

Disposition: Committed to James T. Vaughn Corrections

Charges:

Assault 3^rd

Criminal Mischief

Reckless Endangering (2 counts)

Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 2: Agmere Mattews (see below for picture)

Age: 21

Address: 300 Block Nimitz Rd, Dover, De

Bond: Pending

Disposition: CURRENTLY WANTED BY DOVER PD

Charges:

Assault 3^rd

Criminal Mischief

Reckless Endangering (2 counts)

Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

 

The Dover Police Department responded to 16  shoplifting calls between Noon on February 12th and Noon on February 19th.  Of those 16 shoplifting complaints, one was unfounded,  five are still under investigation, one store declined prosecution, and arrests were made/warrants obtained in 9 cases. A total of 10 adults were arrested or are wanted for shoplifting during this period.

LATEST WINTER STORM UPDATE:

The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, New Jersey has issued a Winter Storm Watch beginning Monday and lasting through Tuesday morning.  Dangerously cold single digit temperatures and wind chills in the 15-20 degrees below zero range are predicted along with 4″-8″ of snow accumulation possible.

CITY OF DOVER CITIZENS:

• The City of Dover Police Department will continue normal patrol operations throughout the duration of the storm and has a fleet of 4×4 vehicles prepared to continue to serve the City of Dover.

• The following streets must be cleared of parked vehicles within 1 hour of the first snowfall: Division Street, Water Street, Governors Avenue, and State Street. Vehicles not moved are subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense by the City of Dover Police Department.

• City of Dover residents must clear their sidewalks of snow within 24 hours after final snowfall. This code is strictly enforced by City of Dover Inspections/Code Enforcement.

• The City is requesting that residents NOT leave trash cans and other items on the curb/sidewalks to allow room for the plows to clear the roadways without obstacles.
  If possible, do not park on any roadsides to allow plows the ability to properly clear roadways.

 

TRAVEL:

The City of Dover Police Department strongly urges motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel once the snow begins to fall. Driving only puts you and public safety workers at risk. This also allows the plow drivers plenty of room on our roadways to properly clear the roads of accumulating snow. If you must travel, please follow the following recommendations:

 

PREPARATION TIPS:

• Water—at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day
• Food—at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
• Flashlight
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Cell phone with chargers
• Family and emergency contact information
• Extra cash
• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
• Tools/supplies for securing your home
• Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery
• Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household members
• Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood or coal-burning stoves
• Routinely check on elderly family and neighbors
• Bring ALL Pets INDOORS
• Turn faucets on a low drip to prevent freezing of household pipes
• If pipes are frozen, DO NOT use a blow torch or other flame source to thaw them!!!

CODE PURPLE SHELTER INFORMATION:

People seeking shelter should dial 211 from any phone. An Intake Housing Specialist will be available to assist between the hours of M-F; 8-5. After hours calls to 211 will be directed to shelters with openings. Additional Code Purple shelter information is listed below (copied from Code Purple website):

Code Purple will be in effect Saturday, February 14th thru Saturday, February 21st.  The following sanctuaries will be open (addresses to follow after the schedule):

SCHEDULE OF SHELTERS:

Saturday February 14
Mt Carmel Church (men only) opens 5pm overflow to Dover Interfaith
Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Sunday February 15
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm
Wyoming UMC (men only) opens 6pm overflow to Dover Interfaith -Monday morning departure 6am
Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Monday February 16
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm overflow to Dover Interfaith
Calvary Baptist Church (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Tuesday February 17
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm overflow to Dover Interfaith
Calvary Baptist Church (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Wednesday February 18
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm
Wyoming UMC (men only ) opens 6pm
Wesley UMC (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Thursday February 19
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm
Wyoming UMC (men only ) opens 6pm
Wesley UMC (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Friday February 20
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm
Christ Church (men only) opens 5pm
Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm
Saturday February 21
Dover Presbyterian Church (men only) opens 5pm overflow Dover Interfaith
Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm
Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm

Addresses for the Shelters:
Calvary Baptist Church 410 Fulton Street Dover, DE
Christ Church 523 South State Street Dover, DE
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing 684 Forest Street Dover, DE (302-736-3600)
Dover Presbyterian Church 54 S State Street Dover, DE (entrance is on Reed Street)
Milford Community Center 105 NE Front Street Milford, DE
Mt Carmel Church 117 N West Street Dover, DE
Shepherd’s Place 1362 S Governor’s Ave Dover, DE
Wesley UMC 209 S State Street Dover, DE (Building behind the Church on E North Street- purple lights in the window)
Wyoming UMC 216 Wyoming Mill Road Dover, DE 19901
Morning leave time is 7am for each day listed.
Please call 1-800-733-6816 for any further updates this week

 

PETS:

***A Message from the Dover Police Animal Control Unit***
With temperatures below freezing, please remember to bring your pets inside in the cold weather, snow, and ice. Animal Cruelty is a crime in Delaware. If it is too cold outside for you, it’s probably too cold outside for your pets. If you must leave your pets outside, it is required they have adequate shelter, consisting of three sides and a roof, and fresh (unfrozen) water at all times. Wood chips are an excellent idea for bedding and allow for adequate drainage/drying. Blankets/towels will absorb moisture and can worsen the situation for the animal. A plastic covering or an unused thick door mat covering the doghouse entrance works excellent to keep the wind out if you need a makeshift door. Dover Police Animal Control will be conducting checks on animals in the City of Dover to ensure adequate shelter or water laws are followed and seizing animals if violations are found. Animal Cruelty in the City of Dover fines can range up to $100.00 per dog with stiffer penalties for violations of state laws. Please report any animal cruelty to the Dover Police Department 302-736-7111.

The Dover Police Department responded to 12 shoplifting calls between Noon on February 5th and Noon on February 12th.  Of those 12 shoplifting complaints, one was unfounded,  five are still under investigation, and arrests were made/warrants obtained in 6 cases. A total of 5 adults and 1 juvenile were arrested or are wanted for shoplifting during this period.

Complaint#:  50-15-3568     Date/Time:  Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 1:07 PM

Location: Unit block of Stevenson Drive (Manchester Square Development), Dover, DE

Narrative:  On February 10, 2015 at 1:07 pm City of Dover Police Officers from the Operation Safe Streets Unit conducted an administrative search of a residence in the Unit Block of Stevenson Drive in Manchester Square Development in Dover, DE. As a result of the administrative search officers located a .25 caliber Colt semi-automatic handgun, 143 bags of heroin, and 9 ecstasy pills in the possession of defendant Jahmelle Taylor (22). The check on the .25 caliber handgun revealed the gun was stolen during a previous complaint investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 jurisdiction. Defendant Keith Cubbage (37) was also arrested during the incident due to an active warrant and violation of probation. Defendant Jahmelle Taylor was arrested and then arraigned at JP#7. Defendant Taylor was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna in default of $104.500.00 cash bond. Defendant Keith Cubbage was arrested and arraigned at JP#7. Defendant Cubbage was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Default of $5,000.00 cash bond.

Jahmelle Taylor Charges:

Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited

Possession with intent to Deliver Heroin Tier 2

Possession with intent to Deliver Ecstasy

Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited

Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Endangering the Welfare of a child

Violation Of Probation

Local Fugitive

Keith Cubbage Charges:

Local Fugitive

Violation of Probation

Officer Releasing this Information:

Lt. David E. Spicer

Criminal Investigation Unit Commander

302-535-2827 (c)

 

 

 

The Dover Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of three recruits from the Delaware State Police Academy after completing six months of training.  The new officers, who were officially sworn in by Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen on Monday, will begin in-house(Phase II) training at the Dover Police Department.  The secondary training is designed to teach the new officers policies and procedures specific to the City of Dover Police Department.  Upon completion, the new officers will begin a 10-week Field Training program where each will work with experienced officers during that time.  Once each officer has satisfied their respective training requirements, they will be released to their designated patrol units.

-Cpl. Mark Hoffman
Public Information Officer