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Dover Man Facing Numerous Drug Charges Following Arrest 6-13-18

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-19329

Date/Time:   Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 at 3:33PM

Location:   Relax Inn, 640 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested a Dover man on numerous drug charges on Tuesday afternoon.  The incident began when Marcus Bolden (31) was stopped for a traffic violation and for being wanted on a capias out of Kent County Court of Common Pleas.  He was taken into custody without incident, but was found to be in possession of 3.7 grams of crack cocaine, 6 grams of cocaine, 70 oxycodone tablets, 47 grams of marijuana, and $477.00 in drug proceeds.  

It was learned that Bolden was staying at the Relax Inn, located at 640 S. DuPont Highway. A search warrant was conducted by the Dover Police Department, Delaware Probation and Parole, and the First State Fugitive Task Force.  As a result of that search, the following was located:
-62.2 grams crack cocaine
-23.3 grams cocaine
-273 bags of heroin
-21.5 doses of ecstasy
-628.8 grams of marijuana
-paraphernalia
-$3,777.00 cash
-9mm ammunition

Marcus Bolden was committed to JTVCC in default of $42,300 secured and $126,200 cash bonds on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine (2x)
-Possession of Cocaine (2x)Drug Paraphernalia (2x)
-Local Fugtive
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Oxycodone (2x)
-Possession of Ecstasy
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Ecstasy
-Possession of Heroin
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Marijuana 
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (2x)
-Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited

Marcus Bolden

Shooting at Periwinkle Drive and Caroline Place 6-13-2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-19384

Date/Time:   Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 at 11:17PM

Location:   Periwinkle Drive and Caroline Place, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night in the area of Periwinkle Drive and Caroline Place.  Officers responded to that location after a call for shots fired at approximately 11:17PM.  Upon arrival, it was learned that two unknown male suspects approached the intersection on foot and began shooting towards two female victims who were standing near the roadway.  None of the females were injured, but an unoccupied vehicle was struck by gunfire and several shell casings were found on scene.  The suspects then fled south on Caroline Place to an unknown location.

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