Day: January 22, 2016

Part-Time Police Cadets (19 hours per week) 

The City of Dover is currently recruiting for one (1) part-time Police Cadet.  The essential function of this position will be to provide law enforcement assistance to the Police Department.

The primary duties will include Patrol of assigned areas in the Downtown Dover area on foot to enforce City of Dover Ordinances and to assist other police personnel as directed; assist in the administrative and operational goals of the department.

This position requires excellent communications skills as well as a valid driver’s license along with a high school diploma, attendance in college is preferred.  An in-depth background investigation and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening will be conducted. A physical fitness test is required. To apply, submit a City of Dover Police Department employment application and resume along with a cover letter to:  City of Dover Police Department, 400 South Queen Street, Dover, DE  19904. An application can be obtained online at the link below.

DOVER POLICE CADET JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

DOWNLOAD DOVER POLICE CADET APPLICATION

EOE/AA  Hourly Rate:  $12.00  Closing Date:  February 5, 2016

Complaint # 50-16-2294

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 8:07PM

Location:  Greenhill Avenue and White Oak Road (Vehicle Stop)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit, aided by Delaware Probation and Parole, arrested an adult and two juveniles for drug and firearm possession.  The stop was conducted at 8:07PM in the area of Greenhill Avenue and White Oak Road.  During the stop officers located a loaded 9mm handgun, a .22 caliber revolver, and .22 caliber ammunition concealed inside the vehicle.  Officers also located 17 Oxycodone pills in the vehicle.  As a result the following persons were charged:

Brice Hall
Age: 15
Charges: Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (4x)
Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x)
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of Controlled Substance
Violation of Probation
Bond: Committed to Stevenson house on $16,000 Secured

Jamal Jones
Age: 16
Charges: Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (4x)
Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x)
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of Controlled Substance
Violation of Probation
Criminal Impersonation
Forgery 2nd Degree
Traffic Violations
Bond: Committed to Stevenson house on $17,200 Secured

Gabriella Rivera
Age: 24
Charges:
Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x)
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of Controlled Substance
Bond: Released on $6,500 Unsecured Bond

Complaint # 50-16-2275

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 21, 2016 between 10:45AM and 4:30PM

Location:  Unit Block of Ann Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Thursday between 10:45AM and 4:30PM.  During that time, a suspect(s) entered the home through a window after removing the screen.  Once inside the home, the suspect stole a 48″ LG television and  a handgun from the residence.

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 # 50-16-2286

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:40PM

Location:  North DuPont Highway at Rustic Lane (Vehicle Stop)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a Smyrna man for carrying a concealed firearm during a traffic stop on Thursday evening.  Anthony Turpin, 25, was stopped for a violation in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane.  During the stop, Dover Police K9 Britt, alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle.  A search was conducted and 3 grams of marijuana were found inside the vehicle, as well as a 9mm Glock handgun.  Turpin was taken into custody without incident and issued a civil violation for marijuana possession and charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.  He was released on $2,500 unsecured bond after being arraigned at JP Court 7.

The Dover Police Department responded to 17 shoplifting calls between Noon on January 14th and Noon on January 21st.  Of those 17 shoplifting complaints, eight are still under investigation, four were unfounded, one store declined prosecution, and four arrests were made in four cases.