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Capital Cleaners Burglary 7-20-15

Complaint # 50-15-20551

Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 3:30PM

Location:  Capital Cleaners, 198 Commerce Way, Dover, Delaware

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred during the weekend at Capital Cleaners, at 198 Commerce Way.  Sometime between Saturday, July 18th at 3:30PM and Sunday, July 20 at 4:15PM, an unknown suspect forced entry into the business and attempted to steal cash, but was unsuccessful.  The suspect(s) caused an estimated $800 in damage while forcing entry into the business.

The investigation is 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 http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.

Dover Police Department’s K9 Gunner Has Been Awarded a Bullet and Stab Protective Vest

The Dover Police Department’s K9 Gunner has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and Lynda Gordon of Coconut Grove, FL provided $1,050.00 for K9 Gunner’s vest. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In loving memory of Corky Gordon”, in honor of the family’s loving pet which passed away.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Each vest costs $950.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1520 law enforcement dogs in 49 states with protective vests since 2009 at a cost of over $1.4 million dollars.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. announces their signature tank top is now available online for a $20.00 donation at http://www.vik9s.org. Proceeds will provide bullet and stab protective vests, for police dogs actively working without the potentially lifesaving equipment.

The organization orders the U.S. made vests exclusively from distributor Regency Police Supply in Hyannis, MA. Who also does the custom embroidery on the body armor.

New K9 graduates as well as K9’s with expired vests are eligible to participate. The program is open to law enforcement dogs who are US employed, certified and at least 19 months of age.

The Dover Police Department currently has three working K9’s.  Gunner joined the Dover Police Department approximately one year ago and is assigned to Patrolman First Class Joseph Bauer.  K9’s are an important part of the Dover Police Department, assisting in apprehensions, tracking suspects, narcotics searches, and keeping officers safe.  Obtaining this protective vest will ensure the departments investment is protected, but more importantly, to protect the K9 wearing it.  Gunner is an officer like any other officer and places his safety on the line each and every day to protect the citizens of Dover.  This vest will ensure that Gunner is just as safe as any other officer.  The Dover Police Department thanks Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and  Ms. Gordon for her generous donation.  The Dover Police Department and Gunner will work hard to ensure that the memory of your loving pet is not forgotten.

For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations accepted via mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 or the website: http://www.vik9s.org.

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Handgun Found in Stolen Vehicle, Two Arrested 7-20-15

Complaint # 50-15-20499

Date/Time: Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 1:23PM

Location:  South Bay Road at Transportation Circle (Traffic Stop), Dover, Delaware

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

Narrative:

A Sunday afternoon traffic stop led to two arrests after it was learned the vehicle was stolen and there was a handgun inside.  At approximately 1:23PM, Dover Police stopped a 2003 Mazda Protege for a traffic violation (fictitious tags).  As the officer ran the VIN of the vehicle, it was learned that it was stolen out of Milford, DE.  Both driver (Kevin Woods, 29) and passenger (Dontrelle Shields, 22) were taken into custody without incident.  A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a .380 handgun underneath of the passenger seat where Shields was seated.

Dontrelle Shields Age: 22 Address: 900 Block of S/E 3rd Street, Milford, DE Charges: Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited Possession of Ammo by Person Prohibited Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
Dontrelle Shields
Age: 22
Address: 900 Block of S/E 3rd Street, Milford, DE
Charges:
Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
Possession of Ammo by Person Prohibited
Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
Bond: 11,000 Secured (JTVCC)

 

 

Kevin Woods Age: 29 29000 Block of North Oak Road, Seaford, DE Charges: Receiving Stolen Property Bond: $1,000 Secured (JTVCC)
Kevin Woods
Age: 29
29000 Block of North Oak Road, Seaford, DE
Charges:
Receiving Stolen Property
Bond: $1,000 Secured (JTVCC)