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Armed Robbery at 7-11 2-1-16

Complaint # 50-16-3320

Date/Time:  Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1:27AM

Location:  7-11, 654 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a 7-11 convenience store.  The robbery occurred at 1:27AM on Monday morning when three suspects entered the business armed with handguns and demanded cash.  The suspects took cash from the register and fled the store westbound on foot.  The suspects are described as being black males, dressed in dark clothing (dark hooded sweatshirts).

In response to the recent string of armed robberies, police are encouraging businesses to review the following safety tips to help reduce the chances of becoming a robbery victim:

Cash Control
Strong cash-handling policies along with good signage can greatly reduce rates of robbery. One study found that robbery rates drop by 80% when potential robbers know that there’s $50 or less in the cash register.

Silent Panic/Holdup Alarms and Surveillance Cameras
These types of alarms protect your employees in potentially violent robbery situations. They are not useful in preventing robberies but can help to reduce the impact of a robbery in process. Provide proper training on the usage of silent alarms so that employees know how to safely use them.  Ensure that alarms and surveillance cameras are in good working order.

Remove Signage From Windows
Visibility in and out of a convenience store plays an enormous role on the psychological comfort of the would-be robber. If robbers know they can be seen from the outside then the likelihood of a robbery falls. Keep your windows free and clear of any and all signage.

Have Two Employees on Duty During High-Risk Times
Having more than one employee on duty can reduce the risk of robbery during the most high-risk robbery times. It’s vital that both are well trained on violence reduction though, as sometimes two employees are more likely to fight back against robbers.

Provide Adequate Lighting
Adequate lighting is shown to reduce incidents of robbery. Be sure that faces in your parking lot are easily visible from the street. Further, be sure that you’re not creating a glare that could reduce visibility. Strong, white lighting outside of your convenience store can also make your customers feel safer.

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.

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Search Warrant Leads to Drug and Weapons Charges 2-1-16

Complaint # 50-16-3044

Date/Time:  Friday, January 29, 2016 at 6:10AM

Location:  800 Block of Lincoln Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested two Dover residents during an early morning search warrant that was the result of a drug investigations.  As a result of the search warrant, officers discovered a Smith and Wesson .38 caliber revolver, Taurus .357 Magnum Revolver (reported stolen), box of .357 ammunition, 14.5 alprazolam pills, 56.8 grams of marijuana, .3 grams of cocaine, and $1429.00 in suspected drug proceeds.  The following person were charged in this incident:

Nechole Seymour
Age: 45
Address: 800 Block of Lincoln Street
Charges:
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
Receiving Stolen Firearm
Possession of Controlled Substance (2x)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: Committed to Baylor Correctional Center on $10,000 Secured Bond
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Robert Cole
Age: 37
Address: 800 Block of Lincoln Street
Charges:
Possession of Firearm/Ammunition by Person Prohibited (3x)
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: Committed to JTVCC on $25,000 cash bond

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest in The Hamlet Housing Development 2-1-16

Complaint # 50-16-3043

Date/Time:  Friday, January 29, 2016 at 6:00AM

Location:  Village Drive, Dover, DE (The Hamlet)

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

Narrative:

A Dover woman was charged with drug charges as a result of a drug investigation.  Officers from the Dover Police Department executed a search warrant in the unit block of Village Drive as a result of the investigation and arrested 50-year-old Dorothea Freeman for Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack/Cocaine (4.2 grams of crack/.5 grams powder cocaine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  Freeman was released on $3500.00 unsecured bond.  Two other persons were arrested in the home for capias’ (bench warrants).

Dorothea Freeman
Age: 50
Address: Unit Block of Village Drive
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Two Arrested for Drug Charges in Dover Hotel Room 2-1-16

Complaint # 50-16-2848

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 27, 2016 at 11:50AM

Location:  Dover Inn, 428 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a Magnolia man and woman in a Dover hotel for numerous drug charges, following an administrative search warrant.  The Dover Police Street Crimes Unit was assisting Delaware Probation and Parole with the search when the discovery was made in a hotel room at the Dover Inn.  As a result of the search, officers located 437 bags of heroin (6.55 grams), .4 grams of powder cocaine, and .6 grams of crack cocaine, as well as $746.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

Quayshaun Johnson
Age: 24
Unit Block of S. Draper Circle, Magnolia, DE
Charges:
Possession of Controlled Substance (Tier 5 Qty)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Tier 4 Qty)
Possession of a Controlled Substance without Rx (2x)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: Committed to JTVCC on $42,500 Secured Bond
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Chelsea Stacey
Age: 18
Address: 3000 Block of Irish Hill Rd, Magnolia, DE
Charges:
Possession of Controlled Substance (Tier 5 Qty)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Tier 4 Qty)
Possession of a Controlled Substance without Rx (2x)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: Released on $40,000 unsecured bond
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