Day: August 10, 2015

Complaint # 50-15-22798

Date/Time: Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at 12:53Am

Location:  Red Roof Inn, 652 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, Delaware

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a man with a gun and crack cocaine after receiving a complaint of subjects loitering in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn on Sunday at 12:53AM.  Officers responded to a report of multiple subjects in the parking lot, using drugs.  Upon arrival, an officer contacted Royshawn Clark in the parking lot.  Further investigation led to the discovery of crack cocaine in Clark’s front pocket and a .38 caliber revolver in his pant leg.  Both items were seized and Clark taken into custody without incident.  It was later discovered that the firearm was stolen in a previous case.
Clark was charged with the following offenses:
-CCDW
-Receiving a stolen firearm
-Possession of crack cocaine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Clark was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $4301.00 secured bond.

Date/Time: Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 12:03AM

Location:  East Division Street/Pennsylvania Avenue

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at 12:03AM on Saturday, August 8th in the area of East Division Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.  A 50-year-old victim was walking in the area, when two suspects (white males) approached and said “Hello” to the victim.  The suspects then struck the man in the head, knocking him unconscious and took an undisclosed amount of cash from his wallet.  The suspects were described as 16-17 year old white males.  One suspect was wearing a lime green shirt, tan shorts, and raiding a red BMX style bike.  The second suspect was wearing a navy blue shirt with a blue BMX style bike.

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.

Complaint # 50-15-21867

Date/Time: Friday, July 31, 2015 at approximately 11:20PM

Location:  255 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has identified William Lewis (32) as a suspect in the robbery of two men in the parking lot of Pine Grove Apartments.  Lewis, along with another suspect (unk. black male) approached the victims’ vehicle in the parking lot at approximately 11:20PM and demanded their belongings at gunpoint.  One of the victims attempted to flea on foot, but was caught and pistol-whipped multiple times, including in the head/face. The suspects then took the victims’ wallets, including an undisclosed amount of cash, stripped one victim naked, and fled in an unknown direction.  Detectives working the case, learned that William Lewis was the suspect who had the handgun during the robbery and have obtained a warrant for his arrest for the following charges:
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Robbery 1st Degree (x2)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm By Person Prohibited
-Assault 2nd Degree

Date/Time: Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2:10AM

Location:  500 Persimmon Tree Lane, Dover

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that took place at 2:10AM on Saturday, August 8th in the Persimmon Tree Apartments.  An unknown suspect attempted to rob a 35-year-old male victim in one of the buildings common areas.  The victim fought the robber, but was shot one time in the right hip.  The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent General for his injuries.  The suspect fled in an unknown direction.  The suspect was described as a black male, clean shaven, 5’10”, 170-190 lbs, light skinned, with a heavier build.

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.

Date/Time: Thursday, August 6, 2015 at approximately 1:43PM

Location:  34 North Street, Dover DE

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

Narrative:

On Thursday, August 6th, The Dover Police Department, assisted by multiple agencies, conducted an operation at 34 North New Street in relation to an ongoing drug investigation.  At the conclusion of that operation, the following persons were charged: