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Month: June 2016

Residential Burglary on Columbia Avenue 6-30-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-21760

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 29, 2016 between 9:30AM-6:50PM

Location:   500 Block of Columbia Avenue, Dover, DE 19904

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred sometime between 9:30AM-6:50PM on Wednesday, June 29th.  The resident of the home noticed the burglary when he returned from work and observed that a rear door had been shattered and a jewelry box was missing from a bedroom.  A nearby neighbor stated that he observed a white male, wearing a blue and whiote striped shirt, with a thin beard walking behind the residence at approximately 12:20PM.

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

Dover Police Animal Control Community Outreach Event 6-30-16

Dover Police Department

The Dover Police Department Animal Control Unit will host a community outreach event on Saturday, July 9th from 9am-Noon.  The event, set to take place on the lawn across from Legislative Hall, will feature a variety of vendors and activities for pets and their owners.  The Dover Police Department will also be providing free microchips for dogs while supplies last, to help lost dogs find their way back to their respective owners.  This event is designed to promote pet safety and to educate the public about the Animal Control division of the Dover Police Department.  All pets are welcome, but must be properly leashed or contained at all times.  Animal waste is the responsibility of the owner and must be picked up immediately.

Other exhibitors include:
Dover Police Department Community Policing Unit
Governors Avenue Animal Hospital (providing low-cost rabies vaccines)
PetSmart
Concord Pet Food and Supplies

dogposter

 

 

Dover Police Department Joins P.A.A.R.I. To Launch Addiction Recovery Initiative 6-27-16

Dover Police Department

Dover, Delaware Police Department Joins P.A.A.R.I. To Launch Addiction Recovery Initiative

P.A.A.R.I. Now Partnering with Police Departments in 25 States

MEDIA EVENT:  
When: Thursday, June 30th at 10:00AM
Where: Dover Police Dept, Public Assembly Room, 400 S. Queen Street, Dover, DE
Scheduled Speakers (Additions possible):
Chief Paul Bernat
Mayor Robin Christiansen
Cathy McKay (CONNECTIONS CEO)
Secretary Rita Landgraf  (DHSS)
Senator Brian Bushweller
Representative Sean Lynn (31st District Representative)

DOVER, Del. – Chief Paul M. Bernat announces that the Dover Police Department has partnered with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) to establish the department’s addiction recovery program, the ANGEL Program. Dover Police Department is P.A.A.R.I.’s first partner in Delaware, marking the program’s expansion into 25 states nationwide.

The department will officially launch its program on June 30, modeling it after the Gloucester ANGEL Initiative while partnering with CONNECTIONS to provide treatment facilities and programs to those seeking aid.  The ANGEL Program encourages residents seeking to overcome their addiction to simply walk into the police station, turn over their drugs and paraphernalia, and ask for help. This process will never result in criminal charges or penalties. Instead, they will be assigned a volunteer “angel” that is trained to provide encouragement and advice to help them on their road to recovery. Then, they will be placed into a drug treatment program regardless of their financial means or insurance coverage.

“It is a privilege to collaborate with such a groundbreaking organization,” Chief Bernat said. “P.A.A.R.I. erases the stigma associated with the disease of addiction and provides police departments with a greater variety of resources to help our communities. We look forward to the partnership and are honored to help P.A.A.R.I. reach 25 states.”

Joining with P.A.A.R.I. will give the Dover Police Department access to a nationwide network of treatment centers to offer recovery services to program participants. Additionally, the Dover Police have also partnered with Connections Community Support Programs to help those recovering from drug addiction find healthcare, affordable housing, and employment.

Chief Campanello and John Rosenthal, co-founders of P.A.A.R.I., are pleased to welcome the Dover Police Department to the growing list of law enforcement partners who have committed themselves to bridging the gap between police departments and those who suffer from the disease of addiction. They commend Chief Bernat and his staff for taking the necessary steps to help those who are suffering from addiction and for working to change the way law enforcement handles this devastating disease.

About P.A.A.R.I.

P.A.A.R.I. was started to support local police departments as they work with those struggling with the disease of addiction. Rather than arrest our way out of the problem of drug addiction, P.A.A.R.I. committed police departments:

• Encourage opioid drug users to seek recovery

• Help distribute life saving opioid blocking drugs to prevent and treat overdoses

• Connect people suffering with opioid addiction with treatment programs and facilities

• Provide resources to other police departments and communities that want to do more to fight the opioid addiction epidemic

P.A.A.R.I. was created by Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello and John Rosenthal to bridge the gap between police departments and those struggling with the disease of addiction. Since its founding, police departments in 25 states have joined as partners with the initiative.

 

Dover Police Department Joins P.A.A.R.I. To Launch Addiction Recovery Initiative 6-27-16

Dover Police Department

Dover, Delaware Police Department Joins P.A.A.R.I. To Launch Addiction Recovery Initiative

P.A.A.R.I. Now Partnering with Police Departments in 25 States

MEDIA EVENT:  
When: Thursday, June 30th at 10:00AM
Where: Dover Police Dept, Public Assembly Room, 400 S. Queen Street, Dover, DE
Scheduled Speakers (Additions possible):
Chief Paul Bernat
Mayor Robin Christiansen
Cathy McKay (CONNECTIONS CEO)
Secretary Rita Landgraf  (DHSS)
Senator Brian Bushweller
Representative Sean Lynn (31st District Representative)

DOVER, Del. – Chief Paul M. Bernat announces that the Dover Police Department has partnered with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) to establish the department’s addiction recovery program, the ANGEL Program. Dover Police Department is P.A.A.R.I.’s first partner in Delaware, marking the program’s expansion into 25 states nationwide.

The department will officially launch its program on June 30, modeling it after the Gloucester ANGEL Initiative while partnering with CONNECTIONS to provide treatment facilities and programs to those seeking aid.  The ANGEL Program encourages residents seeking to overcome their addiction to simply walk into the police station, turn over their drugs and paraphernalia, and ask for help. This process will never result in criminal charges or penalties. Instead, they will be assigned a volunteer “angel” that is trained to provide encouragement and advice to help them on their road to recovery. Then, they will be placed into a drug treatment program regardless of their financial means or insurance coverage.

“It is a privilege to collaborate with such a groundbreaking organization,” Chief Bernat said. “P.A.A.R.I. erases the stigma associated with the disease of addiction and provides police departments with a greater variety of resources to help our communities. We look forward to the partnership and are honored to help P.A.A.R.I. reach 25 states.”

Joining with P.A.A.R.I. will give the Dover Police Department access to a nationwide network of treatment centers to offer recovery services to program participants. Additionally, the Dover Police have also partnered with Connections Community Support Programs to help those recovering from drug addiction find healthcare, affordable housing, and employment.

Chief Campanello and John Rosenthal, co-founders of P.A.A.R.I., are pleased to welcome the Dover Police Department to the growing list of law enforcement partners who have committed themselves to bridging the gap between police departments and those who suffer from the disease of addiction. They commend Chief Bernat and his staff for taking the necessary steps to help those who are suffering from addiction and for working to change the way law enforcement handles this devastating disease.

About P.A.A.R.I.

P.A.A.R.I. was started to support local police departments as they work with those struggling with the disease of addiction. Rather than arrest our way out of the problem of drug addiction, P.A.A.R.I. committed police departments:

• Encourage opioid drug users to seek recovery

• Help distribute life saving opioid blocking drugs to prevent and treat overdoses

• Connect people suffering with opioid addiction with treatment programs and facilities

• Provide resources to other police departments and communities that want to do more to fight the opioid addiction epidemic

P.A.A.R.I. was created by Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello and John Rosenthal to bridge the gap between police departments and those struggling with the disease of addiction. Since its founding, police departments in 25 states have joined as partners with the initiative.

 

 

UPDATE: Attempted Armed Robbery at 7-11 February 2016

Dover Police Department

UPDATE:
The Dover Police Department arrested Cory Schwartzmiller (23)  with the attempted robbery from February 18th, 2016.  Schwartzmiller was identified as a suspect during the investigation by Dover Police Detectives and later admitted to the incident during an interview.  Schwartzmiller was released on $11,000 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Attempted Robbery 1st Degree
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony

Cory Schwartzmiller Address: 100 Block of Concord Road, Dover, DE
Cory Schwartzmiller
Address: 100 Block of Concord Road, Dover, DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complaint # 50-16-5304

Date/Time:   Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:07PM

Location:  7-11, 1019 Walker Road, Dover, DE (The Hamlet Shopping Center)

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

Narrative:  The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-11 on Thursday evening.  At 8:07PM, a suspect entered the store and displayed a knife to the clerk and demanded cash.  As the clerk was beginning to comply, a customer disrupted the suspect and the suspect fled with nothing.  The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, with blue eyes, large build, camouflage mask, black cargo pants, gray sweatshirt, and black boots.

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.

Traffic Stop Leads to Durg/Gun Charges for Dover Woman 6-23-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-20794

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 3:39PM

Location:   E. Reed Street at S. Kirkwood Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested Crystal Kimber (40) on marijuana and gun charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon.  Officers working in the area observed Kimber traveling the wrong direction on a one way roadway.  Further investigation led to the discovery of 7.1 grams of marijuana and a 9mm Glock handgun inside the vehicle.  Kimber was arrested without incident and released on $651 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Traffic Offenses

Crystal Kimber Age: 500 Block of Port Mahon Road, Dover, DE
Crystal Kimber
Age: 500 Block of Port Mahon Road, Dover, DE