Month: July 2016

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-25437

Date/Time:  Friday, July 29th, 2016 at 4:11AM

Location:   Stevenson Drive, Dover, DE (Manchester Square Apts)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested 34-year-old Chad Henderson after responding to a residence on Stevenson Drive for an argument between roommates.  While responding to the scene, the other occupant in the apartment called Dover Police to advise that Henderson was waving a firearm in the air and making threats to use it.  When police arrived, they observed Henderson pacing in the living room through the window.  Officers knocked on the door and Henderson removed the gun from his back pocket and attempted to hide it in a bedroom.  Police took Henderson into custody and discovered 7 grams of cocaine on his person, a switch-blade style knife, and a gram of marijuana.  A Ruger .380 pistol was also located and recovered by police.

Henderson was committed to JTVCC in default of $37,250 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x-knife/firearm)
-Possession of Marijuana
-Endangering Welfare of a Child
-Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-25110

Date/Time:  Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 at 4:35PM

Location:   Bayard Apartments, 200 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

Jermaine Harmon (43), was arrested on numerous drug charges following an arrest on Tuesday afternoon.  At approximately 4:35PM, officers from the Dover Police Street Crimes and Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Units assisted Probation and Parole with an administrative search on the 4th floor of Bayard Apartments.  Harmon was seen on the balcony of the building as officers responded to the apartment.  Officers witnessed Harmon drop a white plastic bag from his balcony to a balcony directly below.  Officers later recovered that bag and found that it contained 83 bags (8.3 grams) of heroin and 2.1 grams of marijuana.  Harmon was taken into custody without incident and an additional 3 bags (.3 grams) of heroin was found on his person.  Harmon was committed to JTVCC in default of $60,500 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-24949

Date/Time:  Monday, July 25th, 2016 at 1:49AM

Location:   Fresenius Kidney Care, 655 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
(Blue Hen Corporate Center)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary of Fresenius Kidney Care, located in the Blue Hen Corporate Center.  The incident occurred on Monday at 1:49AM.  Two females entered the business through an unsecured door and stole an item from inside the business and fled.  A male accomplice stood outside the door and watched from there.  All three suspects fled southeast from the area.  Below are photos of the suspects that were obtained from surveillance footage.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-24697

Date/Time:  Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at 2:14AM

Location:   Tom’s Bullpen, 1035 Walker Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred early Saturday morning.  A 55-year-old man was sitting in his vehicle at the rear of Tom’s Bullpen when he was approached on the passenger side of his vehicle by a black male suspect.  The suspect opened the door and displayed a knife, demanding money.  The victim refused, and 2-3 more black male suspects approached.  The victim stated that the first suspect then removed his car keys and a cell phone, before fleeing with the other suspects.

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 will once again bring the National Night Out to the Target parking lot on Tuesday, August 9th from 6-8pm.  The event brings the Dover Police Department, along with several emergency agencies and military personnel to one place where the public can bring their families to meet and greet local heroes and see the equipment used in their jobs while forming a positive relationship with the community.  In addition to appearances and demonstrations by these agencies, Night Out will feature fun activities for all ages along with food and beverages for all while supplies last.  The Dover Police Department and Target Department Store look forward to continuing the National Night Out tradition and their relationship to improve the Dover community through events such as this and the Holiday Heroes Christmas program.  The National Night Out  gives us the opportunity to show our citizens what we do, the vehicles and equipment we use, and really gives people that attend a sense of pride in their emergency responders.  It is an opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round.  The event gives us the ability to connect with people on a personal level, in a positive environment outside of the typical situations people tend to interact with us.  Kids can try on gear that officers wear, sit on a police motorcycle, put out a  simulated fire with the Dover Fire Department, and much more.  WSFS and the Dover Police Department will join together to bring a “shred event” to the National Night Out for the 2nd consecutive year.  The public is invited to bring personal documents to be shredded beginning at 5pm and ending at 8pm that day.  Dover Police will be on hand to distribute ID theft information and prevention information.   There will also be K9 demonstrations at 6:30PM and 7:30PM, as well as a Dover Police motorcycle demonstration at 7:00PM.  We are excited to put on this event once again and look forward to many families visiting us on August 9th.

Activities/Appearances:

• FREE Bounce House/Slide and Basketball
• FREE Shred Event by WSFS Bank
• Eagle 97.7 LIVE Broadcast
• McGruff the Crime Dog
• Free Light Refreshments*
• Delaware State Police Helicopter (Weather/Schedule Permitting)
• Dover Police Department Vehicles (Dodge Charger/Chevy Tahoe)
• Dover Police Department Motorcycle Unit
• Dover Police Department Crisis Negotiation Truck
• Dover Police Department Bearcat (Armored Truck)
• Dover Police Department K9/Motorcycle Demonstrations
• Dover Air Force Base Security Forces Vehicles and Display
• Dover Air Force Base Fire Department Vehicles and Display
• City of Dover Fire Department Vehicles and Fire Activity for Children
• Little Creek Fire Department Bay Rescue Boat
• Little Creek Fire Department HazMat Truck
• Leipsic Fire Department Ambulance
• Delaware Crime Stoppers Display
• Delaware Army National Guard Display and Games
• and more…
  *while supplies last

(Displays/Agencies are subject to change due to community needs)

MEDIA:  Media are welcome to attend the event. Requests for images from previous events should be made through M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman by email at: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-24570

Date/Time:  Friday, July 22, 2016 at 1:08AM

Location:   Jiffy Lube, 236 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested 23-year-old Ian Paddock after breaking into Jiffy Lube early Friday morning.  At approximately 1:08AM, an employee responded to the business after being notified of an alarm.  When they arrived, they observed a broken garage door window and notified Dover Police.  A witness advised they observed Paddock running from the business a short time earlier.  While police were on scene, Paddock was seen crossing US RT 13 near the business and was quickly apprehended by police without incident.

Paddock was released after posting $750 secured bond on the following charges:
-Burglary 3rd Degree
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
-Theft Under $1,500

A photo of Paddock was not available at the time of release.