Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is currently on the scene of a fatal shooting incident in the Pine Grove Apartment complex. Several officers from our department, with assistance from the Delaware State Police are searching the area for a possible suspect. As a result, Reilly Brown Elementary School is keeping all students and staff indoors as a precaution. Please avoid traveling in the area of Webbs Lane between Governors Avenue and New Burton Road. We will provide further details as they become available.
Officer Releasing Information: Lt. David E. Spicer Criminal Investigation Unit Commander
Narrative:
On Wednesday April 29, 2015 at 1942 hours Officers from the City of Dover Police Department Safe Streets Unit attempted to contact defendant Joevon R. Russ (39) as part of a drug investigation. Upon Russ observing the officers he decided to flee on foot and was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. While being taken into custody defendant Russ resisted arrest causing damage to a mirror of a parked vehicle at Whiteoak Condos. During the arrest defendant Russ managed to swallow/ ingest what appeared to be suspected crack cocaine. Officers attempted to remove the suspected crack cocaine from the defendants mouth but were unsuccessful. Defendant Russ was transported to Bay Health Hospital in Dover, DE for a medical evaluation. Defendant Russ was treated and released from Bay Health Hospital with no injuries. Defendant Russ was processed at Dover Police Department and then arraigned at JP#7. Defendant Russ received a $1500.00 secured bond and was released from court.
Defendant: Joevon R. Russ
Age: 39
Resides : 700 Block of Bacon Ave. Dover, DE
Charges: Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief, Tampering with Physical Evidence
Location: 100 Block of South Queen Street, Dover, Delaware
Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Update: The Dover Police Department has arrested Marquis Boyer-Smith (20), from the 400 block of New Castle Avenue, for the shooting that occurred at 3:01PM on South Queen Street on Tuesday. Downtown surveillance cameras operated by Dover Police Department Emergency Communication Operators, captured Boyer-Smith fleeing the shooting and was able to provide officers with a description and location of Boyer-Smith. Boyer-Smith was arrested without incident and charged with Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony, and Reckless Endangering 1st Degree. Boyer-Smith was committed to James T. Vaughn Correction Center in default of $84,000 cash bond.
Marquis Boyer-Smith
Age: 20
Address: 400 Block of New Castle Avenue, Dover, DEOriginal Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this afternoon in the 100 block of South Queen Street. At approximately 3:01PM, a 27-year-old male was shot three times. The victim is currently being treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. The Dover Police Department does have a person of interest in custody, but is not prepared to disclose any further details at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111 or the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302)-736-7138. 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
Incident #: 50-15-1 Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at 3:01PM
Location: 100 Block of South Queen Street, Dover, Delaware
Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred this afternoon in the 100 block of South Queen Street. At approximately 3:01PM, a 27-year-old male was shot three times. The victim is currently being treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. The Dover Police Department does have a person of interest in custody, but is not prepared to disclose any further details at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111 or the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302)-736-7138. 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
Incident #:50-15-10714 Date/Time: Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at 3:54AM
Location: Unit Block of North New Street, Dover, Delaware
Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old man early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:54AM, witnesses reported hearing a single gun shot in the area of the unit block of North New Street. A short time later, witnesses observed the body of David L. Clark lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body. There are no further details to be released at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111 or the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302)-736-7138. 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
The Dover Police Department responded to ten shoplifting calls between Noon on April 16th and Noon on April 23rd. Of those eighteen shoplifting complaints, six are still under investigation, seven were unfounded, and ten arrests were made five cases, with six coming from a single incident at Kohls. A total of ten adults were arrested during this period.
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
Incident #:50-15-10230 Date/Time: Saturday, April 21st, 2015 at 1:00PM
Location: Unit Block of Village Drive, Dover, Delaware
Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative: The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating an afternoon residential burglary that occurred on Tuesday, April 21st. An unknown suspect entered the residence between 1-1:25PM through an unsecured front door. Once inside, they used a backpack found inside the residence to steal a Playstation 4 and a game. The victim returned home during the burglary and the suspect fled out the back door with the property. The victim described the suspect as a black male suspect, 5’9″, 180 pounds, short hair cut, wearing a yellow windbreaker style jacket and black pants. 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.
