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Day: December 29, 2016

Elderly Woman Sexually Assaulted by Intruder 12-29-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-43370

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 29th, 2016 between 12:10AM and 12:27AM

Location: Lake Club Apartments, 400 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a sexual assault of an elderly woman living in Lake Club Apartments.  Between 12:10AM and 12:27AM, an unknown black male suspect entered the victim’s apartment through a patio door.  Once inside, he proceeded to a bedroom in the residence and sexually assaulted the woman.  The suspect fled the residence through the same patio door that was used to make entry.  The victim was treated at Kent General Hospital.  The suspect is described as a black male with a beard, wearing multiple layers of clothing, and a blue jacket.

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

Two Arrested on Drug Charges 12-29-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-43339

Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 28th at 2:15PM

Location: 640 Lafferty Lane, Dover, DE (Secure Storage)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested two men on drug charges on Wednesday following a traffic stop and search warrant of a storage unit.  Shakir Swain and Dante Sykes were taken into custody during a traffic stop when police  found Swain to be in possession of marijuana and the pair to be in possession of $6,087 in cash.  Further investigation led to officers obtaining a search warrant for a storage unit at Secure Storage located at 640 Lafferty Lane in Dover.  That search led to the discovery of 740 bags (11.1 grams) of heroin, 28.4 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.  The search warrant included members from the following agencies:
Dover Police Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime/Street Crimes Unit
DEA Dover Post
ATF Task Force,
First State Fugitive Task Force
Delaware State Police Kent County Drug Unit
Delaware Probation and Parole (Dover Office)

Shakir Swain Age: 23 Dover, DE Charges: Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin Possession of Heroin Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana Possession of Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Conspiracy 2nd Degree Traffic Offenses BOND: Committed on $49,000 Cash Bond
Shakir Swain
Age: 23
Dover, DE
Charges:
Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
Possession of Heroin
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Traffic Offenses
BOND: Committed on $49,000 Cash Bond
Dante Sykes Age: 32 Wilmington, DE Charges: Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin Possession of Heroin Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana Possession of Marijuana Conspiracy 2nd Degree BOND: Released on $50,000 Unsecured Bond
Dante Sykes
Age: 32
Wilmington, DE
Charges:
Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
Possession of Heroin
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
BOND: Released on $50,000 Unsecured Bond

Burglary at Aaron’s Rental 12-29-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-43051

Date/Time:  Between 3:15PM on December 24th and 9:38AM on December 25th, 2016

Location: Aaron’s Rental, 1030 Forest Avenue, Dover, DE  Gateway West Shopping Ctr.

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary at Aaron’s Rental in the Gateway West Shopping Center.  Sometime between 3:15PM on Saturday, December 24th and 9:38Am on Sunday, December 25th, an unknown suspect broke the front door to Aaron’s Rental and removed two televisions from the business before fleeing.

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

Burglary at House of Styles 12-29-16

Dover Police Department

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-43161

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 between 4:54AM-7:00AM

Location: House of Styles, 329 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary of a local business that occurred on December 27th.  Between 4:54AM and 7:00AM, an unknown suspect shattered the front glass window to make entry into the business.  Once inside, several other suspects joined, carrying trash bags of clothing out of the store.  The first suspect is described only as a black male wearing dark clothing.

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