Month: June 2016

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-18439

Date/Time:  Sunday, June 5th, 2016 between 1:15PM and 4:10PM

Location:   100 Block of North State Street, 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 Sunday afternoon.  The incident occurred when an unknown suspect entered a residence in the 100 Block of North State Street through an unsecured window.  Once inside the home, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and other items.  The burglary occurred between 1:15PM and 4:10PM.

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

The Dover Police Department is partnering with the Office of Highway Safety to increase enforcement to promote motorcycle safety.  The campaign which begins on June 10th and wraps up on June 25th, will have put extra officers on patrol to enforce driving and equipment violations pertaining to motorcycles.  The goal of the program is to create awareness and improve compliance with safety laws and speeding/aggressive driving by motorcycle operators on Dover’s roadways in order to prevent motorcycle accidents and fatalities.  In 2015, there were 20 fatalities as a result of accidents involving motorcycles.  There were 15 in 2014 and 20 in 2013 as well.*  It is the goal of the Dover Police Department to reduce that number through enforcement and education efforts.

*Source:  DELDOT

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

Date/Time:  Thursday, June 2nd, 2016

Location:   200 Block of Bayard Avenue and 400 Block of E. Loockerman St

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

Narrative:

Dover Police arrested 33-year-old Brian Jolley for two residential burglaries on Thursday.  At approximately 5:16PM, an 86-year-old victim residing in the 400 Block of East Loockerman Street, was awoke by a strange noise.  When she checked, she observed Jolley in her kitchen.  Jolley fled the residence with multiple liquor bottles.  Responding officers were able to locate and arrest Jolley shortly after the incident occurred.

Officers later responded to a reported burglary in the 200 Block of Bayard Avenue.  It was quickly determined that the burglary occurred between 8:15AM and 6:30PM.  A witness described a suspect that was walking on the property of the home earlier in the day as matching Brian Jolley, who was in custody for the East Loockerman Street Burglary.  The victim advised that alcohol and an electronic tablet were stolen from her residence.  Jolley had the victim’s tablet in his possession at the time of his arrest.

As a result of these two incidents, Jolley was committed to JTVCC in default of $6,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Burglary 2nd Degree (2x)
-Theft Under $1,500
-Theft Under $1,500 (Victim over 62 years of age)

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-17935

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 6:46PM

Location:   1000 Block of South Bradford Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

A domestic argument led to the arrest of Jason Scott (29), of Hartly, after he shot the victim’s vehicle multiple times.  Officers responded to the 1000 Block of S. Bradford Street at 6:46PM for a report of multiple shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers observed a black vehicle with multiple bullet holes in it.  Officers contacted a 34-year-old female who advised that she and Jason Scott were having an argument when she left in her vehicle.  Scott followed her to a friend’s residence on S. Bradford Street and attempted to enter the home to contact her.  Scott then left the home and shot the victim’s vehicle five times before fleeing.  Officers later contacted Scott at his residence and he was taken into custody without incident.  The firearm and additional evidence was also recovered.  Scott was charged with the following offenses (Bond Information not available at time of release):
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Aggravated Menacing (2x)
-Criminal Mischief
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child

On May 16^th, the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, released the approved funding allocations for the annual formula based Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the FY2016 Local Solicitation.  The Dover Police Department was listed as a disparate entity along with the Smyrna Police Department and Kent County, Delaware.  The total amount awarded this year is $59,961.00

As a result, the Dover Police Department will submit a joint application for the funds with the Smyrna Police Department and Kent County.  However, because the Kent County structure does not contain a law enforcement agency, the whole amount will be available for use by the Dover and Smyrna Police Departments.

Following is a breakout of the funding and how each agency will use their portion:

The deadline for the joint application is June 30th and will be submitted through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Program’s Grants Management System electronically on-line.

Public comments and questions are welcome by contacting Robin Adkins at 302-736-4446 or by email at robin.adkins@cj.state.de.us

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-17703

Date/Time:  Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 10:56AM

Location:   Woodmill Apts (E Bldg), 1300 S. Farmview Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

Two people were arrested on Tuesday morning after the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit, conducted an administrative search with Delaware Probation and Parole officers at an apartment in E Building of Woodmill Apartments.  During the search, officers located a .38 caliber revolver, a .380 semi-automatic handgun (reported as stolen from MD), 292.4 grams of marijuana, and 16.2 grams of cocaine.  Both Joseph Wilson (27) and Monica Lewis (24) were arrested without incident.
Wilson was committed to JTVCC in default of $131,560 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony (2x)
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Cocaine (Tier 3)
-Possession of Marijuana (Tier 1)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Receiving Stolen Firearm
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Lewis was committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Center in default of $86,500 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Cocaine (Tier 3)
-Possession of Marijuana (Tier 1)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Receiving Stolen Firearm
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia