Day: December 3, 2015

Complaint # 50-15-35899

Date/Time:  12-2-15 at 10:30PM

Location:  Unit Block of S. New Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department Safe Streets Unit with Probation and Parole arrested 21-year-old Jalen Soto with a firearm on Wednesday evening.  At 8:10PM, officers contacted Soto in front of a house in the unit block of South New Street for a trespassing violation.  Soto was taken into custody without incident and found to be in possession of a loaded .380 hand gun.  Soto was committed to JTVCC on $40,100 cash bond on the following charges:
-Trespassing
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x)

Complaint # 50-15-35888

Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 at 8:10PM

Location:  Macy’s, Dover Mall-1365 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested Jarvis Isabell (37) for robbery after assaulting a Macy’s employee while attempting to steal merchandise.  At 8:10PM, on Wednesday, Isabell attempted to steal several hooded sweatshirts from the men’ section of Macy’s.  Once confronted by the loss prevention employee, Isabell fought with the employee, causing numerous abrasions to his face.  Isabell fled the area on foot but was captured a short time later by Dover Police officers.  Isabell was committed to JTVCC on $5,000 cash bond for 2nd Degree Robbery.

Complaint # 50-15-35911

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at 1:00AM

Location:  300 Block of Pine Valley Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested 28-year-old Michael Spencer after breaking into a home early Thursday morning.  Spencer arrived at a home in the 300 Block of Pine Valley Road after being told not to be there.  After Spencer knocked on the door, the female victim told him to leave.  Spencer refused, removing a window screen and gaining access to the home through a window while the victim called 911.  Once inside, Spencer took the victims cell phone and threw it at a television, breaking both items.  Spencer then threw the victim to the floor and pinned her head against the floor.  As police arrived, Spencer was found in the driveway of the residence and was quickly taken into custody.  Spencer was released on $7,000 Unsecured Bond by Justice of the Peace Court 7 after being charged with the following offenses:
-2nd Degree Burglary
-Malicious interference with 911
-Criminal Mischief
-Offensive Touching