Location: 1784 North DuPont Highway (Sleep Inn), Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Michael Benson, (41) for cocaine possession on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime and Street Crimes Units contacted Benson at the Sleep Inn following a drug investigation. Benson was found to be in possession of 93.5 grams of cocaine, packaged for sale. He was committed to JTVCC on $60,200 Cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession of Tier 5 Qty Cocaine
-Possession Drug Paraphernalia
Michael Benson Age: 41 Address: 400 Block of S. Queen Street, Dover
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested two people on weapon and drug charges on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime and Street Crimes Units contacted Keith Stevens (21) and Cierra Brummell (26) in a vehicle in the 200 block of S. New Street. A further investigation led to the discovery of a .38 caliber handgun and 27 bags of heroin packaged for sale.
Keith Stevens was committed to JTVCC on $9,250 secured bond on the below charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Ammunition by Person prohibited
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Keith Stevens Age: 21 Address: 100 Block of North Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
Cierra Brummell was committed to Baylor Correctional Center on $10,750 secured bond on the below charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Ammunition by Person prohibited
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Cierra Brummell Age: 26 Address: 100 Block of North Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
The Dover Police Department delivered 150 Thanksgiving meals complete with frozen turkeys to 150 residences in Dover on Monday afternoon. The convoy composed of multiple police vehicles departed the police department at 3:30PM and headed to the downtown area to bring meals to families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Dover Police Department partnered with Communities in Schools of Delaware and the Food Bank of Delaware to make the event possible. Police vehicles filled with volunteers from the police department and Communities in Schools navigated the downtown streets, led by the Dover Police Department’s motorcycle unit. Traffic was stopped and volunteers delivered the meals door-to-door along with information about Communities in Schools and the services they provide to families in need. “It was very rewarding getting to meet people we don’t get to interact with very often and give back to the community” Chief Bernat stated. “This was a great event to connect with citizens and promote positive community relations in an area that truly needed some good news.” The goal of the program was to help the department connect with the community with the ultimate hope of that positive relationship helping to solve and prevent crime in the area. The Dover Police Department would like to thank the Food Bank of Delaware and Communities in Schools for their assistance in making this event a success.
The below photos were taken by the Dover Police Department:
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Red Roof Inn that occurred early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:35AM, a black male suspect entered the hotel lobby and displayed a small black handgun. He demanded money from the clerk and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash in the cash drawer. The cash drawer was found in front of a nearby business, just south of the hotel. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10”-6′ tall, 215-230 lbs, black coat and pants, black face mask, and latex gloves.
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.
The Dover Police Department responded to 27 shoplifting calls between Noon on November 12th and Noon on November 19th. Of those 27 shoplifting complaints, fourteen are still under investigation, three were unfounded, and eight arrests/warrants obtained were made in ten cases.
During the afternoon on Thursday, November 19th, the Dover Police Department was notified that the fingerprints obtained from the suspect did not come back to Lawrence Bracy, who was identified as the driver/suspect in the press release copied below, which has now been corrected. Officers have determined that the suspect they arrested was carrying a Delaware ID card with Bracy’s information, looked similar to the photo on Bracy’s ID photo as well, and claimed to be Bracy. Further investigation has revealed that 21-year-old James Beavers was the man that officers arrested on Tuesday afternoon.
James Beavers Age: 20 Address: 400 Block of S. Claymont St., Wilmington , DE
Complaint # 50-15-34216
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 12:35PM
Location: Lincoln Street/Gibbs Drive (Traffic Stop)
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit arrested a Wilmington man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and drugs. On Tuesday, November 17th at 12:35PM, officers observed a black Nissan Maxima, operated by James Beavers (20), fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Simon Circle and Reese Street. During the traffic stop, officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Further investigation and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 4.7 grams of marijuana, 78 bags of heroin (1.17 grams), a loaded .380 caliber handgun, a loaded/altered .22 long rifle, 19 Oxycodone pills, and various drug paraphernalia items. James Beavers will be charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony (2x)
-Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance
-Possession of Controlled Substance in Tier 1 Qty
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription
-Possession of Marijuana with Aggravating Factor
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Traffic Offenses
-Criminal Impersonation
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.
Location: Whiteoak Road and Frear Drive (Traffic Stop)
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit and Probation and Parole arrested a man with a loaded handgun and heroin during a traffic stop on Monday morning. At approximately 10:05 AM, officers observed Dahppy Brewah (20), operating a vehicle in the area of Whiteoak Road and Frear Drive. A computer check revealed that Brewah had a revoked license and officers stopped him. During the traffic stop, officers noticed a smell of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. During a vehicle search, officers located a loaded .40 caliber handgun and 20 bags of heroin (weighing .3 grams). Based on the findings of the vehicle search, Probation and Parole (assisted by DPD), searched a residence in the 800 block of Carvel Drive, where Brewah resides. That search yielded a box of .32 caliber ammunition. Brewah is prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition based on his previous criminal convictions.
Brewah was committed to JTVCC on $55,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammunition by Person Prohbited (2x)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (heroin)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Driving While Revoked
