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
William Lewis, 32 Vanessa Drive, Dover, DE Photo from August 2015
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:
Qadir Mosley, 22
Hickory Lane, Dover, DE
Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Bond: Released on Summons Kwame Redmond, 24
Bonwood Road, Wilmington, DE
Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Bond: Released on Summons Teyana Beckles-Hunte, 20
Webbs Lane, Dover, DE
PWID Controlled Substance with aggravating factor (x2)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Latisha Durham, 36
North New St., Dover, DE
PWID Crack Cocaine w/ Agg. Factor
Maintaining a Drug Property
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession Drug Paraphernalia Jerome Miller, 30
Presidents Dr., Dover, DE
WANTED FOR:
Possession of Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Kyle Dixon, 26
2nd Street, Wilmington, DE
Charge:
Possession of Oxycodone w/o Rx Shakell Jones, 22
North New St., Dover, DE
Charges: PWID Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Nazmir Morris, 20
Head Start Ln., Dover, DE
Charges:
Possession of MDMA
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Jermaine Brown, 32
West Division St., Dover, DE
Charges:
Delivery of Crack Cocaine
PWID Crack Cocaine
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
The Dover Police Department responded to 25 shoplifting calls between Noon on July 30th and Noon on August 6th. Of those 25 shoplifting complaints, 15 are still under investigation, 3 were unfounded, and 7 arrests/warrants obtained were made in 7 cases.
Dover Police Department’s K9 Gerome has been awarded a bullet & stab resistant vest
The Dover Police Department’s K9 Gerome has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. a Massachusetts based nonprofit organization, and Armor Express, a Michigan based manufacturer. Armor Express of Central Lake, MI. has an incentive program for every 15 vests purchased by the charity, a free vest was awarded. Vests were donated to K9’s in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, South Carolina, Delaware, North Dakota, and Arkansas.
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 for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. Each vest costs $1050.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The non-profit 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. has provided over 1530 law enforcement dogs with protective vests since their inception in August of 2009. Over $1.4 million has been donated for K9 vests in 49 states including Alaska and Hawaii.
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 Armor Express vests made in Central Lake, MI exclusively from distributor Regency 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 apply for the ballistic vests. The program is open to US employed and certified K9’s who are at least 19 months of age.
The Dover Police Department currently has three working K9’s. Gerome joined the Dover Police Department approximately one year ago and is assigned to Master Corporal Frank Fioravaniti. 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. Gerome 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 Gerome is just as safe as any other officer. The Dover Police Department thanks Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Armor Express for the generous donation.
Information may be found by visiting the website http://www.vik9s.org or calling 508-824-6978. Donations may be made via the website at http://www.vik9s.org and by mail at Vested Interest in K9’s P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA. 02718.
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
Date/Time: Monday, July 27, 2015 at approximately 1:43PM
Location: Parking lot of Greentree Shopping Center, Greentree Drive, Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has charged an 18-year-old man with several crimes after he exposed himself and masturbated in front of people in the Greentree Shopping Center parking lot last Monday. Brandon Tucker, was charged with Lewdness, Harassment, Indecent Exposure, and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree in two separate warrants for the July 27th incident. Police responded to the shopping center for reports of a young male exposing his genitals to shoppers. Police were provided a tag number and a description of a red Honda that Tucker was operating, however he fled prior to police arrival. A mother and her 11-year-old daughter reported the incident to the store manager of Redner’s, who contacted police. The victims left the area prior to police arrival as well.
The following day, police contacted Brandon Tucker, who admitted exposing himself in the parking lot and warrants were obtained for Lewdness and Criminal Trespass. Later, police were able to contact the victims of the incident who advised police that shortly after she parked her car in the Redner’s parking lot, Tucker pulled alongside her vehicle in a red Honda and exposed his genitals to her. When she exited the vehicle, Tucker drove to another section of the parking lot to a yellow car with women inside. When the the victim and her 11-year-old daughter left the store after reporting the incident to the manager, Tucker drove his vehicle next to her truck and began to masturbate in front of her. Tucker opened the door to his vehicle and continued the act as the victim fled the area. After learning more details from the victim(s), Dover Police charged Tucker with Indecent Exposure and Harassment. The Justice of the Peace Court 7 released Tucker on $1,000 unsecured bond for the incident(s).
Brandon Tucker Age: 18 Address: 1300 Block of Crystal Road, Hartly, DE
