Month: July 2017

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-24619

Date/Time:   Monday, July 31st, 2017 at 3:20PM

Location:  Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a 35-year-old woman.  Iesha Colson Legg, was reported missing after she fled a medical practice in a silver 2013 Dodge Charger with MD REG: 9CG4754.  Legg’s medical condition is a concern and may affect her health and safety.  If you have any information on Legg’s whereabouts, please contact Dover Police at 302-736-7111.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-24316

Date/Time:   Friday, July 28th, 2017 at 8:38PM

Location:  US Route 13/N. DuPont Hwy., South of College Road (Southbound lanes)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident where a pedestrian was struck and killed on Friday night.  At approximately 8:38PM, a 59-year-old male, crossed the northbound and southbound lanes of N. DuPont Highway from the East side of the road way from the area of Raceway Liquors (899 N. DuPont Highway).  When the man attempted to cross the southbound lanes, he ran directly in front of a 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan in the center lane.  The man was struck by the vehicle, causing fatal injuries.  Officers cleared the scene at approximately 11:30PM.  The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-24100

Date/Time:   Thursday, July 27th, 2017 at 1:17AM

 Location:  Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, 1131 North DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a 34-year-old man from Norfolk, Virginia following a trespassing complaint at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.  Officers were called to the lobby of the hotel at 1:17AM in reference to Courtney Hill being passed out on a couch in the lobby.  Hill was arrested for striking a Dover Downs security officer and disorderly conduct.  During a subsequent search, he was in possession of a glass vial containing 47 grams of PCP.

Hill was committed to JTVCC in default of $57,000 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of PCP (Tier 5 Qty)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver PCP
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Disorderly Conduct
-Offensive Touching

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-24025

Date/Time:   Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 at 1:53PM

 Location:  400 Block of East Water Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has arrested Jamal Jones (18), following the robbery of a pizza delivery employee on Wednesday afternoon.  Officers were called by the victim at 1:53PM, who advised that Jones  robbed him of an undisclosed amount of cash.  The victim told officers that Jones ran into a home in the 400 Block of East Water Street.  Officers quickly surrounded the residence and were able to successfully take Jones into custody inside of the home.  Jones was committed to JTVCC in default of $50,500 cash bond on the following charges:
-1st Degree Robbery
-Resisting Arrest

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-23942

Date/Time:   Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 at 7:25PM

Location:  100 Block of Davis Circle, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday evening.  At approximately 7:25PM, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Davis Circle and Lincoln Street.  Witnesses provided mixed reports of occupants from two separate vehicles shooting at each other on Lincoln Street, as they traveled in opposite directions.  During the incident, a home in the 100 Block of Davis Circle was struck by a single round.  The home was occupied, but none of the occupants were injured.

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

Effective as of  July 24th, 2017, Chief Marvin Mailey has announced the following promotions and assignments of staff officers for the Dover Police Department:

Incident/Complaint#:  50-17-23652

Date/Time:   July 23rd, 2017 at 2:54AM

Location:  McKee Road, near Seskinore Court, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

A 23-year-old Dover man has been charged with Vehicular Homicide (1st degree) following the death of 62-year-old Derik Pecorini of Dover.  Pecorini was operating  a 2002 Honda Accord northbound on McKee Road between the intersections of Scarborough Road and West Denney’s Road.  Marcus Thomas was operating a 2006 Nissan Altima southbound in the northbound lane in the same area.  Thomas’ vehicle collided head-on with the Honda Accord being driven by Derik Pecorini near Seskinore Court.  Pecorini died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision.  Thomas had minor injuries and was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.  Thomas was charged with 1st Degree Vehicular Homicide and additional traffic offenses.  Photo and bond information was not available at the time of release.

UPDATE:
Thomas was committed to JTVCC in default of $5,000 secured bond.