Arrest Made in Fulton Street Assault/Home Invasion 4-22-16

UPDATE:

The Dover Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Keontre Hynson for this incident.  Hynson was arrested while walking in the area of North New Street on Thursday evening and charged with Home Invasion and Assault 2nd Degree.  Hynson was committed to JTVCC in default of $35,000 cash bond.

Complaint # 50-16-11971

Date/Time:   Sunday, April 17th at 2:04AM

Location:  300 Block of Fulton Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred early Sunday morning in the 300 Block of Fulton Street.  At approximately 2:04AM, a suspect entered the 20-year-old victim’s residence during a small gathering, uninvited.  When the victim told the suspect to leave the residence, the suspect struck the victim in the back of the head with a handgun and then fled the residence.  The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for treatment of a laceration to his head.  The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. 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