Day: June 12, 2017

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-18264

Date/Time:   Monday, June 12th, 2017 at 8:00AM

Location:  200 Block of College Road (Conwell Street and College Road), Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a woman was found lying in a yard in area of College Road and Conwell Street.  Officers initially reported to the incident at 8:00AM with medical personnel.  Upon arrival, an African-American female in her 50’s was found deceased.  The cause of death is still under investigation.  The name of the woman is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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#:  50-17-17867

Date/Time:   Between June 8th, 2017 at 6pm and June 9th, 2017 at 5:40AM

Location:  Willie’s Auto Detailing, 17 Weston Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred between 6pm on June 8th and 5:40AM on June 9th.  During that time an unknown suspect(s) entered Willie’s Auto Detailing through a rear door.  Once inside, the office was ransacked and a lock-box containing an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen.  The suspect(s) then stole multiple tools, keys, a Suzuki Motorcycle (DE REG: MC31123), and a white Honda Civic.  The Honda Civic and a set of keys were located in the area of North Kirkwood Street on Friday, June 9th.  The vehicle was unoccupied and was processed for evidence.

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#:  50-17-18251

Date/Time:   Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at 11:32PM

Location:  Sussex Avenue, Dover, DE (Capital Green)

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

Narrative:

Two men were arrested following a traffic stop on Sunday night.  A Dover police officer on patrol in the area of Capital Green observed a blue Ford Focus stopped in the middle of the roadway, obstructing traffic.  The officer then stopped the vehicle in the area of Collins Drive.  During the traffic stop, officer conducted a vehicle search.  When the driver, Jonair Pollard (22), exited the vehicle, officers located a loaded .45 caliber handgun in his waistband and 1.3 grams of marijuana in his pants pocket.  The passenger, Jamal Dunson (27), was also in possession of .5 grams of marijuana.

Jonair Pollard was committed to JTVCC in default of $13,500 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana

Jamal Dunson was released after being charged with Possession of Marijuana.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-18218

Date/Time:   Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at 6:40PM

Location:  Bay Road at North Blue Hen Corporate Center Entrance, Dover, DE (northbound lanes)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a single vehicle accident that left an 8-year-old child in critical condition on Sunday evening.  At approximately 6:40PM, a 1996 white Chevrolet Blazer, operated by Ashley Shaffer (31, Smyrna) was traveling northbound on Bay Road.  As the vehicle approached the intersection of the north Blue Hen Corporate Center entrance, the vehicle swerved to the left, then back to the right, causing the vehicle to rotate clockwise.  The vehicle then rolled at least three times, causing three children (4, 5, and 8-year-old males), to be ejected from the vehicle.  All three children had been seated in the rear of the vehicle but were not wearing seat belts and car seats/booster seats were not in the vehicle.  The operator stated that she was changing the radio as she approached the intersection and noticed the light had turned red.  The operator suddenly swerved to avoid traffic that was in the intersection at the time.

The 4 and 5-year-old children were treated and released from Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with minor injuries.  The 8-year-old child is currently listed in critical condition at A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital with a head injury.

The operator of the vehicle was charged with multiple traffic offenses.  Additional charges may be possible as the investigation continues.