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Arrest Made in 7-11 Robbery 6-28-17

Update:

Jarel Williams (25) of Dover was arrested for the June 25th robbery of the 7-11 in the Hamlet Shopping Center following a joint investigation by Dover and Delaware State Police.  Williams was taken into custody at his Alder Road residence without incident by the Dover Police Department.  After taking Williams into custody, a search warrant was conducted at his residence and detectives located some of the clothing he wore during the commission of the crimes, in particular, a white hooded sweatshirt that had the words; REHO-BOTH-BEACH printed on the front.  This sweatshirt was worn by Williams during one of the burglaries and in two of the robberies.  A search warrant was also conducted on a vehicle in which Williams was seen operating just prior to his arrest and during the search, a 12 gauge shotgun was recovered.  A computer inquiry revealed the shotgun has been reported stolen from a residence in Frederica on June 13, 2017.  Williams was identified as the suspect in the 7-11 robbery as well as numerous other robberies and burglaries in Delaware State Police jurisdiction (see link below).  Williams was committed to JTVCC in default of $467,750 cash bond on all charges.

Williams was charged with the following offenses in reference to the 7-11 robbery:
-Robbery 1st Degree
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony

Jarel Williams

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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#:  50-17-20188

Date/Time:   Sunday, June 25th, 2017 at 2:53AM

Location:  7-11, 1019 Walker Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday morning at 7-11 in the Hamlet Shopping Center.  The incident occurred at 2:53AM, when a white male and black male suspect entered the business with a long barrel pump-action shotgun and removed Newport cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash.  The black male suspect demanded the items while the white male acted as a lookout at the door.  Both suspects fled the area on foot after the incident.  The white male was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with a bandanna and white gloves.  The black male suspect was wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt with a bandanna and black gloves.

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

Man Killed in Double Shooting at Pine Grove Apartments 6-28-17

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-20566

Date/Time:   Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 at 8:48PM

Location:  Pine Grove Apartments, 255 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a 21-year-old man and left a 25-year-old with serious injuries on Tuesday night.  At approximately 8:48PM, officers responded to Pine Grove Apartments for reports of shots being fired.  Officers arrived and located the 21-year-old Dequan Dukes seated inside of a vehicle that was located between D and E buildings.  Dukes appeared to have been shot at least once in the upper body and was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.  During this time, the second victim arrived at the hospital with multiple gun shot wounds.  The 25-year-old man is currently being treated for his injuries.  The case remains under investigation at this time.

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