Location: Dover Inn, 428 N. 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 a room at the Dover Inn on Sunday morning. At 5:15AM, three male suspects contacted the victims at the Dover Inn, inside their hotel room and displayed firearms, demanding money. The victims described the suspects as three black males, with one holding a small handgun and a second holding a rifle. The suspects fled out a rear window of the room in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported by the victims.
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
Location: S. New Street at Division Street (Traffic Stop)
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
Pictured: AR-15 rifle, ammunition, and marijuana found in Kenneth DeShields’ vehicle
The Dover Police Department Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested a Dover man on weapons charges and marijuana possession on Thursday night following a traffic stop. Kenneth DeShields (21), was stopped in the area of S. New Street and Division Street at 9:58PM for driving without headlights on. As officers were talking to DeShields, they observed a bag containing .6 grams of marijuana in the vehicle in plain sight. As officers searched the vehicle, they discovered a loaded AR-15 rifle with an obliterated serial number. DeShields is also a person prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions. DeShields was charged with the following offenses and released on $10,101 secured bond:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Failure to Have Headlamps On
Kenneth DeShields Age: 21 Address: 800 Block of S. Bradford Street, Dover
Location: Wells Fargo Bank, 100 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Cloreese McCray (37) on Wednesday after he attempted to rob an elderly victim at the Wells Fargo ATM. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 9th at 9:23AM when a 71-year-old male was approached by McCray as he completed an ATM withdraw. McCray, who had her face covered, grabbed the victim by his arm and attempted to take money from him. The victim struggled and McCray fled the scene empty-handed. A description of McCray was broadcast to responding officers, and McCray was contacted a short time later and taken into custody without incident. McCray was charged with the following offenses and released on $4,000 Secured Bond:
-Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony
-Assault 2nd (Victim over 62)
Cloreese McCray Age: 37 Address: Becky Lane, Dover, DE
The Dover Police Department offers the following advice for ATM users to ensure a safe transaction and prevent future crimes from occurring:
Always pay close attention to the ATM and your surroundings. Don’t select an ATM at the corner of a building — corners create a blind spot. Use an ATM located near the center of a building. Do your automated banking in a public, well-lighted location that is free of shrubbery and decorative partitions or dividers.
Maintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction. Be wary of people trying to help you with ATM transactions. Be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car nearby. When leaving an ATM make sure you are not being followed. If you are, drive immediately to a police or fire station, or to a crowded, well-lighted location or business.
Do not use an ATM that appears unusual looking or offers options with which you are not familiar or comfortable.
Do not allow people to look over your shoulder as you enter your PIN. Memorize your PIN; never write it on the back of your card. Do not re-enter your PIN if the ATM eats your card — contact a bank official.
Do not wear expensive jewelry or take other valuables to the ATM. This is an added incentive to the assailant.
Never count cash at the machine or in public. Wait until you are in your car or another secure place.
When using a drive-up ATM, keep your engine running, your doors locked and leave enough room to maneuver between your car and the one ahead of you in the drive-up line.
Maintain a supply of deposit envelopes at home or in your car. Prepare all transaction paperwork prior to your arrival at the ATM. This will minimize the amount of time spent at the machine.
Closely monitor your bank statements, as well as your balances, and immediately report any problems to your bank.
If you are involved in a confrontation with an assailant who demands your money, COMPLY.
