Day: May 17, 2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-15891

Date/Time:   Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 between 6:00 AM-5:35 PM

Location:   100 Block of Chatham Court, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Wednesday in the 100 Block of Chatham Court.  Sometime between 6:00 AM and 5:35 PM, an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the vacant home through a rear door.  Once inside, they removed electronic items and a .20 gauge shotgun from the residence before fleeing.  No suspect 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#:  50-18-15911

Date/Time:   Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 at 10:37PM

Location:   Unit Block of S. Governors Avenue

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that damaged an unoccupied vehicle on Wednesday night.  At approximately 10:37PM, officers were called to the Unit Block of S. Governors Avenue for a report of multiple shots fired.  When they arrived, officers located shell casings between two homes in the area and then observed that an unoccupied vehicle was struck by gunfire.

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