Day: July 31, 2015

Complaint # 50-15-21702

Date/Time: Monday, July 27, 2015

Location:  Undisclosed Residence in Dover, Delaware

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has arrested a 28-year-old mother for Assault 2nd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child after it was discovered that she whipped her 6-year-old daughter with an extension cord.  The injuries to the child were reported to Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families (DSCYF) by a family member of the child victim.  Dover Police arrested Nivia Brown, who advised detectives that she whipped the child for not listening to her.  Brown was released on unsecured bond after being arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.

Date/Time: Thursday, July 30th, 2015 b/t 9:00AM-3:30PM

Location:  Unit Block of North Governors Avenue, Dover, Delaware

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

Original Narrative:

The Dover Police Department responded to a home in the first block of North Governors Avenue for a residential burglary.  An early investigation determined that the incident occurred between 9:00AM and 3:30PM on Thursday, July 30th.  An unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unsecured window and stole a 46″ Emerson brand television.

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.