Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert in the case of a missing adult. Joseph Smith (23) left his residence on Monday, August 31st at 9:00PM and fled from his mother. Smith fled in a westbound direction from his residence in the 800 Block of Lincoln Street in Dover. Joseph Smith suffers from mental and developmental conditions that require constant care. Smith is described as a light skin black male, 6’2″, and 170 pounds. He has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a “scruffy” beard. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, blue denim shorts, and was not wearing any shoes. If anyone has any information on Smith’s whereabouts, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.
Location: Traffic Stop in Parking Lot of 391 North DuPont Hwy., Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
Two men were arrested for the possession of 22.9 grams of ecstasy after a traffic stop early Monday morning. Just after 12:30AM, officers from the patrol division stopped Tyrell Waters for driving a vehicle with a suspended/revoked licence. As officers approahced, they detected a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle and had Waters and the passenger (Brandon Barnes) exit the vehicle. Officers located 1.1 grams of marijuana on Waters, and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 22.9 grams of ecstasy. Both suspects were arrested without incident.
Waters was committed to JTVCC in default of $26,501 secured bond. Barnes was committed to JTVCC in default of $13,250 secured bond.
Tyrell Waters Age: 24 Address: 10000 Block of Greentop Road, Lincoln, DE Charges: Tier 5 Possession MDMA (Ecstasy) Possession With Intent to Deliver Ecstasy Conspiracy 2nd Degree Possession Marijuana Possession Drug Paraphernalia Traffic ChargesBrandon Barnes Age: 28 Address: 300 Block of Park Avenue, Lewes, DE Charges: Tier 5 Possession MDMA (Ecstasy) Possession With Intent to Deliver Ecstasy Conspiracy 2nd Degree Possession Drug Paraphernalia
Location: Manchester Square (Stevenson Drive), Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
Six men were arrested Saturday night after a large fight with over 50 people occurred in the Manchester Square neighborhood. As officers from the Dover Police Department attempted to break up the fighting, a large crowd gathered, becoming disorderly and hostile towards police, as they made arrests. Officers from the Cheswold, Camden, Smyrna, and Delaware State Police Departments were called to assist in managing and dispersing the unruly crowd. As a result of the incident the following persons were charged:
Anthony Clark(Photo unavailable)
Age: 16
Charges:
Riot
Offensive Touching
Loitering
Address: Unit Block of Mifflin Meadows, Dover
Bail: Turned over to Parent/Guardian
Kairi Buie Age: 17 Charges: Riot Resisting Arrest Offensive Touching Loitering Address: Unit Block of Park Lane, Dover Bond: Turned Over To Parent/GuardianKeon Cornish Age: 21 Address: 1200 Block of Garfield Drive, Dover Charges: Riot Resisting Arrest Offensive Touching on Police Officer Loitering Bond: Committed. No Bail, revoked from previous charge.
Eric Stewart Age: 23 Address: 100 Block of South New St, Dover Charges: Riot Possession Marijuana Possession Drug Paraphernalia Loitering Bond: $2,501 UnsecuredLewis Harrell Age: 24 Address: Unit Block of Harmony Lane, Dover Charges: Riot Offensive Touching Loitering Bond: $1,800 Unsecured
Date/Time: Saturday, August 29th, 2015 at approximately 3:11PM
Location: Route 13 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a severe motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Route 13 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd shortly after 3:00 this afternoon. A silver Chevrolet HHR being operated by a 31-year-old female was in the left turn lane of northbound US Route 13, and preparing to make a left onto Martin Luther King Kr. Blvd. Meanwhile, a 31-year-old male was operating a Kawasaki ZX6R on the southbound side of Route 13, approaching the same intersection. The motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic and continued through the intersection as the HHR was turning onto Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to flip over the vehicle and the driver to be ejected.
The operator of the motorcycle sustained life threatening injuries consisting of fractures to both arms, legs, pelvis, and multiple internal injuries. The operator of the motorcycle was flown from Kent General Hospital to Christiana Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
The driver of the HHR was treated for minor injuries and released. However, her 12-year-old daughter, who was a front seat passenger suffered multiple bone fractures and internal injuries. She was flown from Kent General Hospital to AI Dupont Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Two rear passengers were also transported to AI Dupont Children’s Hospital from Kent General Hospital. A six-year-old male who was seated in the rear passenger side seat suffered multiple bone fractures and a severe laceration to his head and face and is currently listed in critical condition. A 3-year-old who was seated in the rear driver side seat suffered minor injuries from the collision but was transported to AI Dupont Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The southbound lanes of Route 13 and Eastbound lanes of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd were shut down from 3:11PM until approximately 6:30 as investigators remained on scene to investigate the accident. It was learned during the investigation that the motorcycle was reported stolen from Fairfax County, Virginia. At this time no charges have been filed as the case is still under investigation.
The Dover Police Department would like to thank the Dover Fire Department for their quick response to assist at the scene and in the extraction of one of the passengers from the vehicle due to entrapment. The below photos are courtesy of the Dover Fire Department.
Date/Time: Friday, August 28th, 2015 at approximately 1:01PM
Location: Property between 100 Block of S. New St. and 100 Block of S. Governors Ave.
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred shortly after 1:00PM on Friday, August 28th. Officers were responding to a tip they received of a suspect with a handgun in the area of the 100 Block of South New Street. Upon arrival, officers were also staged in the area of South Governors Avenue to provide assistance. When officers arrived on scene, they observed a suspect later identified as 21-year-old Terrance Fletcher, who matched the description they were provided as being the person in possession of a firearm. As officers approached the Fletcher, he fled eastbound through a narrow alleyway towards Governors Avenue, where the other officers were located. As Fletcher ran towards the officers on Governors Avenue, a Dover Police officer fired his weapon, striking Fletcher in the upper thigh. A loaded firearm was located in close proximity to Fletcher a short time later. Officers immediately rendered aid to Fletcher and radioed for medical assistance. Fletcher was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital to be treated for his injury and is in stable condition with a non-life threatening injury.
Shortly after the incident, as officers were on scene investigating the incident, a large crowd formed on South New Street. As the crowd grew, officers observed members of the crowd becoming hostile towards police officers from Smyrna, Milford, Capitol, and Delaware State Police Department’s responded to assist with the crowd. Two subjects were arrested for disorderly conduct and other charges as a result. The majority of the crowd dispersed peacefully a short time later.
The officer involved in the shooting is a 3-year-veteran of the Dover Police Department and is a member of the Street Crimes Unit. The officer has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation which is standard policy for all officer involved shootings.
Terrance Fletcher has been charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and is being held on $20,000 cash bond. More charges may follow based on the outcome of the investigation.
Terrance Fletcher, 21 Address: 100 Block of North Governors Boulevard, Dover
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate the incident and will provide additional details as they become available.
Media should direct questions to M/Cpl Mark Hoffman via email at mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us or mobile phone.
Date/Time: Friday, August 28th, 2015 at approximately 1:01PM
Location: Property between 100 Block of S. New St. and 100 Block of S. Governors Ave.
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred shortly after 1:00PM on Friday, August 28th. Officers were responding to a tip they received of a suspect with a handgun in the area of the 100 Block of South New Street. Upon arrival, officers were also staged in the area of South Governors Avenue to provide assistance. When officers arrived on scene, they observed a suspect later identified as 21-year-old Terrance Fletcher, who matched the description they were provided as being the person in possession of a firearm. As officers approached the Fletcher, he fled eastbound through a narrow alleyway towards Governors Avenue, where the other officers were located. As Fletcher ran towards the officers on Governors Avenue, a Dover Police officer fired his weapon, striking Fletcher in the upper thigh. A loaded firearm was located in close proximity to Fletcher a short time later. Officers immediately rendered aid to Fletcher and radioed for medical assistance. Fletcher was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital to be treated for his injury and is in stable condition with a non-life threatening injury.
Shortly after the incident, as officers were on scene investigating the incident, a large crowd formed on South New Street. As the crowd grew, officers observed members of the crowd becoming hostile towards police officers from Smyrna, Milford, Capitol, and Delaware State Police Department’s responded to assist with the crowd. Two subjects were arrested for disorderly conduct and other charges as a result. The majority of the crowd dispersed peacefully a short time later.
The officer involved in the shooting is a 3-year-veteran of the Dover Police Department and is a member of the Street Crimes Unit. The officer has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation which is standard policy for all officer involved shootings.
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate the incident and will provide additional details as they become available.
Media should direct questions to M/Cpl Mark Hoffman via email at mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us or mobile phone.
The Dover Police Department is currently on the scene in the 100 block of New Street and Governors Avenue investigating an officer involved shooting. The situation is safe and secure at this time and we will provide further details as we are able to. Media members can report to the Dover Fire Department parking lot located on Governors Avenue for a 4:30PM briefing.
The Dover Police Department is currently on the scene in the 100 block of New Street and Governors Avenue investigating an officer involved shooting. The situation is safe and secure at this time and we will provide further details as we are able to. Media members can report to the Dover Fire Department parking lot located on Governors Avenue for a briefing (Time TBD).
