Day: April 23, 2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-12908

Date/Time:   Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at 1:30AM

Location:   Unit Block of Mitscher Road, 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 Sunday morning at approximately 1:30AM.  During a house party in the unit block of Mitscher Road, several shots were fired outside.  A neighboring residence was struck five times.  A vehicle in the 100 Block of Mitscher Road was also struck by gunfire.  No injuries were reported.  

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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-13000

Date/Time:   Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at 3:46AM

Location:   AC Moore, 277 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Monday morning.  At approximately 3:46AM, an unknown suspect threw a rock through the front door of AC Moore and made entry into the business.  Once inside, the suspect attempted to pry open a safe, but failed.  The suspect then fled out a rear door of the business.

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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-12969

Date/Time:   Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at approximately 6:57PM

Location:   Southbound US Route 13 (N. DuPont Hwy) at Townsend Boulevard

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident where a pedestrian was struck on Sunday night.  At approximately 6:57PM, Brenda Beckner (60) was crossing US Route 13 from east to west against the pedestrian signal with her service dog across the roadway.  As Beckner continued to cross against the signal, a 2003 Subaru Outback operated by Edward Husbands (47), of Milton, DE was traveling s/b on US Route 13, approaching Townsend Blvd.  Beckner was struck by the Outback and sustained fatal injuries as a result.  Husbands continued southbound from the scene after failing to stop immediately after striking Beckner.  Husbands was followed by a witness who alerted police via phone and Husbands eventually stopped in the parking lot of Royal Farms located at 295 S. DuPont Highway in Dover (approximately 1.5 miles from the accident scene).  Husbands was taken into custody without incident and was released after being questioned about the incident.  Charges are pending further investigation and review of the incident.