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Month: October 2015
Three Men Wanted in Saturday Night Robbery of Pizza Delivery Person 10-21-15
Update: The Dover Police Department has identified the three suspects involved in the robbery of a pizza delivery person on Saturday night. After the incident occurred, officers observed the suspect vehicle later in the evening and attempted to stop it, when the driver fled on foot. The suspect was able to elude the police and left the vehicle behind at South Queen Street at Reed Street. Based on evidence obtained from the vehicle and investigative leads obtained by detectives, the following individuals are now wanted by the Dover Police Department:
Age: 25
Address: 800 Block of River Road
Wanted for 1st Degree Robbery and 2nd Degree Conspiracy
Age: 18
Address: Stevenson Drive, Dover
Wanted for 1st Degree Robbery and 2nd Degree Conspiracy
Age: 18
Address: 200 Block of Beechwood Ave, Dover
Wanted for 1st Degree Robbery, 2nd Degree Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, and Reckless Driving
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Complaint # 50-15-30874
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 9:54
Location: 200 Block of North State Street
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery of a pizza delivery person on Saturday night. At approximately 9:54PM, the female victim was delivering food to a residence in the 200 Block of North State Street. She was approached by three suspects (identified as black males) after the delivery. One of the male suspects stated the he had a gun and demanded cash. The victim gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects fled in a maroon hatchback vehicle. The victim could only provide a description of the suspect who stated he had a gun and described him as wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with lettering on it and possibly in his late teens or early 20’s.
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.
Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notification 10-21-15
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.
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Arrest 10-21-15
Complaint # 50-15-31117
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 at 1:33PM
Location: S. DuPont Highway/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Traffic Stop)
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department with Delaware Probation and Parole stopped a blue Chevrolet Tahoe in the area of S. DuPont Highway and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for a fictitious registration plate. As a result of the traffic stop, the officers contacted Michael Neal. Neal provided the officers two fake names during the stop. Further investigation led to the discovery of Neal’s real name, and that he was had numerous capias for his arrest. Neal was also found to be in possession of 3.4 grams of marijuana and two live 9mm ammunition rounds. Officers later discovered that Neal was staying at a local hotel. A search of the room was conducted and a Walther P38 9mm handgun was found. The firearm contained the same make of ammunition as recovered on Neal’s person during preceding traffic stop. Neal was committed to JTVCC on $25,000 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by person convicted of 2 prior felonies
-Possession of ammunition by person prohibited
-Possession of a firearm with obliterated serial number
-Criminal Impersonation
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession of Paraphernalia
Age: 25
Address: Unit Block of Jones Street, Felton, DE
New Jersey Man Charged in Tuesday Vehicle Pursuit 10-21-15
Complaint # 50-15-31093
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 at 8:45Am
Location: 200 Block of East Sheldrake Circle, Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested a New Jersey man after a lengthy vehicle pursuit, following a domestic related investigation. At approximately 8:45AM, the Dover Police Department responded to the 200 Block of East Sheldrake Circle in the Cannon Mills community on the west side of Dover for a “welfare check.” The officer on scene contacted a female and determined there may have been a domestic related issue and attempted to contact Omar Davis (38). Davis fled on foot from the officer, towards the back of the neighborhood and into a construction site next to Dover High School. Davis then entered a 2011 Ford F-250 truck belonging to Dixie Construction and fled in the vehicle from the pursuing officer. As he fled in the truck, Davis struck a parked construction vehicle and continued to drive away. Davis drove onto Forrest Avenue and traveled eastbound. Another Dover Police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Davis, but Davis continued to flee. Davis continued eastbound on Route 8/Forrest Avenue, often traveling in the opposite lane to drive around traffic or disregard traffic signals. Davis continued to travel eastbound on Division Street, disregarding numerous traffic laws, and eventually turned southbound onto US Rt 13 and drove on Bay Road. Davis then made a U-turn in the area of Miller Drive, through the grass median, and drove northbound on US Rt 13 to the area of College Road, where he made another U-turn in the grass median onto US Rt 13 southbound. While traveling s/b on US Rt 13, Davis drove into oncoming traffic (s/b in the n/b lanes) in the area of Lakeview Drive, and struck the side of a vehicle. There were no injuries reported in this collision. Davis then turned onto White Oak Road, eventually driving into a field. Davis exited the field and was once again approached by police attempting to stop him. Davis continued to flee in the stolen truck, leading police through various neighborhood streets and eventually back onto US Rt 13, southbound. Dover Police continued to chase Davis into Camden town limits. Davis rear-ended a mini-van operated by a Dover woman on US Rt 13 in the area of the Camden Lowe’s/Diamond Motorsports. Davis attempted to flee on foot from officers, but was apprehended by a Dover Police Department K9. The woman operating the mini-van was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where she was treated and released.
Shortly after the Davis was taken into custody, it was discovered that he was wanted by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for Failure to Appear on an Eluding Police charge. Police also discovered 44.9 grams of marijuana in the residence he was staying at. While being treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for wounds related to the K9 apprehension, Davis damaged a hospital room window as well.
Omar Davis was charged with the following offenses:
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Disregard police Officer Signal
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
2nd Degree Reckless Endangering (2x)
Vehicular Assault Second Degree
Criminal Mischief (4x)
Resisting Arrest
Fugitive from Another State
37 Various Traffic Charges relating to pursuit and accidents Davis was involved in
Omar Davis was committed to JTVCC in default of $18350 secured bond. A mugshot was not available at the time of release. Please continue to check the website for an update containing the photo when it becomes available.
Robbery of Pizza Delivery Employee 10-19-15
Complaint # 50-15-30874
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 9:54
Location: 200 Block of North State Street
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery of a pizza delivery person on Saturday night. At approximately 9:54PM, the female victim was delivering food to a residence in the 200 Block of North State Street. She was approached by three suspects (identified as black males) after the delivery. One of the male suspects stated the he had a gun and demanded cash. The victim gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects fled in a maroon hatchback vehicle. The victim could only provide a description of the suspect who stated he had a gun and described him as wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with lettering on it and possibly in his late teens or early 20’s.
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.
Robbery at Macy’s 10-19-15
Complaint # 50-15-30842
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 4:07PM
Location: Macy’s, 1365 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Macy’s on Saturday afternoon. At approximately 4:07PM, two suspects attempted to flee the Macy’s store with stolen merchandise. As the loss prevention employee attempted to contact the suspects, one of them struck the employee with a closed fist, causing minor injuries. The suspects then fled the store with the merchandise. One suspect, who struck the employee, is pictured below. The second suspect was a black male, aprrox. 5’10″/200 lbs, and a black and white jacket.
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.
Attempted Burglary at Delaware Auto Sales 10-16-15
Complaint # 50-15-30629
Date/Time: Friday, October 16th, 2015 at 1:23AM
Location: Delaware Auto Sales, 319 West Division Street, Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested Edward Thomas (22), after he attempted to burglarize a local business on Friday morning. Police received a 911 call from someone who saw Thomas attempting to kick in the door to Delaware Auto Sales. Upon arrival, the suspect was found hiding inside his vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Venture mini-van. Thomas refused to exit the van and comply with officers on scene and had to be physically removed and taken into custody. Thomas damaged four other windows to the business and attempted to steal several tools from the garage of the business as well. Thomas was charged with Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest. Bond information was not available at the time of the release. Thomas does not have a mugshot on file at this time.