Month: April 2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-12535

Date/Time:   Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at 8:46PM

Location:   WAWA, 1450 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department has arrested a 34-year-old Dover woman after she assaulted an employee at a WAWA store after a mistake was made with her order.  The incident occurred at approximately 8:46PM when Tiffany Evans placed an order for a sandwich at the WAWA at 1450 Forrest Avenue.  While a male employee was preparing the sandwich, Evans began to yell at him because she believed he was making a mistake.  A female co-worker than told Evans to stop talking like that and that another sandwich would be made.  Evans began to argue with the female employee and then threw a cup of hot coffee in the employees face, causing burns to her face.  The coffee also struck the male employee, causing damage to his personal cell phone that was in his pocket, and damaged approximately $200 worth of food products in the sandwich prep area.  The female employee victim walked around the counter and continued to argue with Evans, who then pepper sprayed the employee in the face.  Evans then fled in a white Honda Accord.

Evans was identified by the tag number on the vehicle and later turned herself in to the Dover Police Department without incident.  

The WAWA store was forced to close for over an hour to allow the pepper spray to dissipate and cleanup the food prep area that was damaged by the thrown coffee.

The female victim was transported by ambulance for minor injuries as a result of the hot coffee being thrown at her.  

Tiffany Evans was released on $7,800 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Assault 3rd Degree
-Assault 2nd Degree
-Offensive Touching
-Criminal Mischief (2x)
-Terroristic Threatening
-Disorderly Conduct

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-12410

Date/Time:   Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 8:48PM

Location:   400 Block of East Water Street, 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 Thursday, April 17th at approximately 8:48PM.  Officers responded to the area in reference to shots being fired.  Upon arrival, officers learned that two homes in the 400 Block of East Water Street had been struck, but no residents were injured.  Several shell casings were found in the area, but no other information is available at this time.

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#:  50-18-11918/12339

Date/Time:   Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at 5:30PM

Location:   Unit Block of Ann Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department charged David Austin (23) in two shooting incidents, after he fired at a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.  At approximately 5:30PM, officers responded to the unit block of Ann Avenue for a shots fired call.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the male victim was driving on Ann Avenue, when several shots were fired at his vehicle, causing damage, but no injuries.  Further investigation by officers led to David Austin being identified as the suspect in the shooting and in the April 13th, 2018 shooting in the area of William Street and Pear Street.

Members of the Dover Police Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit (DVOC) then conducted surveillance in the area to locate Austin.  At approximately 10:30PM, officers attempted to contact Austin and he fled on foot.  During the chase, Austin pulled a loaded 9mm handgun from his waistband and threw it before surrendering to officers.  Austin was then taken into custody without incident.

Austin was committed to JTVCC in default of $41,500 secured bond on the following offenses:
April 13th, 2018 Shooting Incident:
-Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree (5x)

April 17th, 2018 Shooting Incident:
-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree
-Criminal Mischief
-Possession of Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited

April 17th, 2018 Arrest:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Resisting Arrest

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-12288

Date/Time:   Monday, April 16th. 2018 at 9:00PM

Location:   430 Northeast Kings Highway, Dover, DE (Luther Towers)

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested Darrell Wilson (49) for 1st Degree Robbery of a 60-year-old woman on Monday night.  At approximately 9:00PM Wilson confronted the female victim in the parking lot of Luther Towers with a knife and demanded money.  The victim told Wilson she did not have any money and he entered the passenger side of her vehicle and forced her to go to a nearby ATM and withdrawal an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect then made the victim drop him off in the downtown area of Dover.  Responding officers reviewed surveillance footage and were able to obtain Wilson’s description.  At approximately 12:30AM, the victim was outside smoking and observed the suspect in the lobby of her building and notified police. Wilson was seen on video returning to Luther Towers and entering an apartment on video as well.  Officers responded to the apartment and arrested Wilson without incident.

Wilson will be charged with one count of Robbery 1st Degree.  Bond information is not available at this time.

UPDATE:  Destini Cheesman has been recovered by police in the 700 Block of North West Street in Dover on April 16th, 2017 at 1:40PM.  Cheesman was found unharmed and will be turned over to her guardian.

Date/Time:   April 7th, 2018 (reported missing)
April 12th, 2018 (Gold Alert issued due to new information being provided by family)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Destini Cheesman.  Cheesman was last seen on April 7th, 2018 at approximately 12:03PM in the 700 Block of North West Street in Dover.  Cheesman was last seen wearing blue jeans, pink jacket, and silver Nike sandals.  Cheesman has a medical condition that if left untreated, can pose a risk to her health and well-being.  

If you have any information on Cheesman’s whereabouts, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-11918

Date/Time:   Friday, April 13th, 2018 at 7:13OPM

Location:   Area of William Street and Pear Street, 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 Friday night.  At approximately 7:13PM, a white 4-door sedan being operated by an unknown black male suspect fired several shots at a vehicle with several passengers in the area of William Street and Pear Street.  The victim’s vehicle was not struck and no injuries occurred as a result of the shooting.  Several shell casings were found in the area.  It did not appear that any area properties were damaged as a result.

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#:  50-18-11728

Date/Time:   Thursday, April 12th, 2018 at 2:10PM

Location:   400 Block of Court Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department and First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Rodney Morris (44) on Thursday afternoon.  Morris was wanted on a $30,000 cash bond from Kent County Superior Court on pending firearms and drug charges.  Morris was taken into custody without incident in the 400 block of Court Street at approximately 2:10PM and was found with 4.6 grams of crack cocaine.  In addition to the warrant, Morris was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia.  Morris was committed to JTVCC in default of$40,500 cash bond.

Date/Time:   April 7th, 2018 (reported missing)
April 12th, 2018 (Gold Alert issued due to new information being provided by family)

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Destini Cheesman.  Cheesman was last seen on April 7th, 2018 at approximately 12:03PM in the 700 Block of North West Street in Dover.  Cheesman was last seen wearing blue jeans, pink jacket, and silver Nike sandals.  Cheesman has a medical condition that if left untreated, can pose a risk to her health and well-being.  

If you have any information on Cheesman’s whereabouts, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.