Month: June 2015

The Dover Police Department began an investigation after a relative of Ceasar Rack reported him missing on Monday, June 1st. Rack is an airman stationed at the Dover Air Force Base.  Through its investigation, the department did not believe there were any signs of foul play and that Rack voluntarily left the Dover area.  On Friday, June 5th, the Dover Police Department discovered through its investigation that Ceasar Rack was near his hometown in Sacramento, California and made a withdrawal from his bank, near his parents home, within the past 24 hours.  Rack has refused to answer all attempts to contact him by phone.  At this time the Dover Police Department is considering the case closed as the subject was located and is believed to have left the Dover Air Force Base voluntarily.  There will be no further comment from the department in this matter.

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14635

Date/Time:

05/26/2015 @ 8:00 pm to 05/31/2015 @ 3:15

Location of Incident:

Unit Block Forrest Creek Drive, Dover, De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 54

Narrative:

On Sunday May 31, 2015, the Dover Police responded to the unit block of Forrest Creek Drive for a burglary that occurred at residence.  Through investigation it was determined that between the dates of May 26, 2015 and May 31, 2015, an unknown person forced their way into the victims’ home through a door.  While inside of the residence the suspect removed a washing machine utilizing a hand cart that was also found inside of the residence. After doing this the suspect then fled in an unknown direction with the washing machine and hand cart.

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.

Crime/Nature:

Burglary 2^nd

Criminal Mischief under $1,000.00

Theft under $1,500.00

Suspect Description/Information:

Unknown

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14499

Date/Time:

05/30/2015 between the hours of 6:00 pm t0 7:00 pm

Location of Incident:

Celebrity Style Vintage Boutique, 32 W. Loockerman Street, Suite 101B, Dover, De

Victim: N/A

Victim Age: N/A

Narrative:

On Saturday May 30, 2015, the Dover Police responded to the Celebrity Style Vintage Boutique, located at 32 W. Loockerman Street, Suite 101B, for a burglary that occurred at the business.  Through investigation it was determined that an unknown person forced their way into the victims’ business through a door.  While inside of the business the suspect rummaged through items then forced open the cash registered and removed a small amount of money.  After doing this the suspect then fled in an unknown direction.

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.

Crime/Nature:

Burglary 3^rd

Criminal Mischief under $1,500.00

Theft under $1,500.00

Suspect Description/Information:

None

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14574

Date/Time:

05/31/2015 between the hours of 3:00 am t0 3:30 am

Location of Incident:

100 Block of Madison Court, Dover, De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 20

Narrative:

On Sunday May 31, 2015, the Dover Police responded to the 100 Block of Madison Court for a burglary that occurred at a residence.  Through investigation it was determined that an unknown person forced their way into the victims’ home through a window.  While inside of the residence the suspect damaged the victims’ television and stole a .380 caliber handgun and various electronics, then fled in an unknown direction.

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.

Crime/Nature:

Burglary 2^nd

Criminal Mischief under $1,500.00

Theft of a Firearm

Theft under $1,500.00

Suspect Description/Information:

Black male, approximately 5’10”, 115 to 130 lbs., slim build

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14064

Date/Time:

06/01/2015 @ 4:20 pm

Location of Incident:

South Little Creek Road and Roberta Ave, Dover, De

Victim: Multiple

Victim Age: N/A

Narrative:

On June 1, 2015, members of the Dover Police Department Safe Streets Unit with Probation and Parole and the Dover Police K9 Unit arrested Damir Hughes-Warren without incident after a traffic stop.  Officers from the Dover Police Department had been actively looking for Hughes-Warren after he was able to elude police during a car chase on May 27, 2015.  At the time of the vehicle pursuit Hughes-Warren was wanted on numerous felony theft/shoplifting charges from the Delaware State Police as well as domestic violence charges and shoplifting charges from the Dover Police Department.  Hughes-Warren was taken into custody and arrested in the area of South Little Creek Road and Roberta Avenue and was committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of a $33,190.00 cash bond.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Damir Hughes-Warren

Age: 20

Address: 400 Block Sussex Avenue, Dover, De

Bond: $33,190.00 cash

Disposition: Committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Charges:

Resisting Arrest

Failure to Stop on Command

Assault 3^rd

Retail Theft (felony)

11 counts of Shoplifting (felony)

10 counts of Conspiracy

14 Driving Charges Stemming from the Vehicle Pursuit

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-12668

Date/Time:

06/04/2015 @ 6:00 am

Location of Incident:

Hollingsworth Apartment Complex, Elkton, MD

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 18

Narrative:

On June 4, 2015 at approximately 6:00 am members from the Delaware Fugitive Task Force and Maryland State Apprehension Team arrested Rakim Strickland in the Hollingsworth Apartment Complex in Elkton, MD.  Strickland was taken into custody without incident and is awaiting extradition back to Delaware to answer for the charges stemming from the May 15, 2015, shooting of an 18 year old male in the Capital Green Housing complex.

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: Rakim Strickland

Age: 25

Address: 600 Block River Road, Dover, De

Bond: None

Disposition: Incarcerated awaiting extradition to Delaware

Charges:

Attempted Murder First Degree

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Possession of Firearm by a Person Prohibited

Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited

Criminal Mischief over $1000.00

Criminal Trespass 1^st Degree

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14909

Date/Time:

06/02/2015 between the hours of 10:50 pm t0 11:02 pm.

Location of Incident:

Parking Lot of Building J, Woodmill Apartments, 1300 South Farmview Drive, Dover,  De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 59

Narrative:

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at approximately 11:02 pm, the Dover Police responded to a complaint of a robbery that occurred in the parking of building J of Woodmill Apartments, which is located at 1300 S. Farmview Driver, Dover.  Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who stated that while he was getting out of his car he was approached by an unknown male who displayed what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.  Then, while holding the victim at gunpoint, the suspect searched the victims pockets and removed credit cards, keys, and a small amount of money.  After doing this the suspect then got into an unknown style car and fled the area.

************************************UPDATE************************************

Detectives handling this case learned that someone attempted to use the victims’ credit at the Royal Farms located in Hartly.  The person and vehicle pictured below are of interest to the Dover Police Department regarding this investigation.  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.

Crime/Nature:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Robbery 1^st

Theft

Unlawful Use of a Credit Card

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145