Month: July 2018

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-22680

Date/Time:   Between June 29th and July 8th, 2018

Location:   Unit Block of Willis Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the unit block of Willis Road while a family was away.  Between June 29th and July 8th, 2018, unknown suspects entered the home through an unsecured back window.  While inside, the suspects took money, shoes, and clothing.  Several items were damaged in the home and it appears that the suspects may have stayed there while the family was gone.  

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#:  50-18-22567

Date/Time:   Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at 8:41AM

Location:   Fulton Street and North New Street, Dover, DE (Traffic Stop)

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested 39-year-old Antionette Hale on drug charges following a traffic stop on Saturday morning.  At approximately 8:41AM on Saturday, July 7th, a Dover police officer observed Hale stopped in the middle of Fulton Street in a black Toyota SUV.  The vehicle was interfering with traffic since it was stopped in the middle of the road.  A computer check revealed that Hale had a revoked license and should not have been operating the vehicle.  Officers later discovered 104 bags of heroin inside the vehicle, .9 grams of marijuana, and three types of prescription medications.  

Hale was released after posting $6,500 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance
-Possession of Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-22546

Date/Time:   Friday, July 6th, 2018 at 11:45PM

Location:   D&D Liquors, 1107 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred on Friday night.  At approximately 11:45PM, an unknown male suspect entered D&D Liquors at 1107 S. DuPont Highway, dressed in a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white gloves.  Once inside, the suspect broke several displays in the business, removed the cash register and fled with the register and its contents.  

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#:  50-18-22291

Date/Time:   Thursday, July 5th at 2:02AM

Location:   South Governors Avenue, North of Reed Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured on Thursday morning.  At approximately 2:02AM, officers responded to the area of South Governors Avenue and Reed Street for a shots fired report.  Upon arrival, officers also learned a victim had been transported by private vehicle to Kent General Hospital.  The 22-year-old male suffered a single gunshot wound to the right arm as a result of the incident.  The injury is not life threatening.  

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#:  50-18-22196

Date/Time:   Wednesday,July 4th, 2018 at 2:22AM

Location:   Rear Alley of New Castle Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

A 36-year-old Smyrna man was charged with Vehicular Homicide 2nd Degree following an incident on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 2:22AM, Gerald Medkeff was operating a Mazda 3 sedan in the rear alley of New Castle Avenue.  Medkeff was in the area to purchase drugs.  While in the alley, Medkeff was approached by several people in the area who became disorderly with Medkeff.  Medkeff attempted to leave the area by placing his vehicle in reverse, striking 40-year-old Moneca Saunders.  After striking Saunders, she became stuck under Medkeff’s vehicle.  Medkeff shifted from reverse to forward at least twice more in an effort to leave but was unsuccessful.  Assistance from the Dover Fire Department was needed to free Saunders from under the vehicle.  She was later pronounced dead at Kent General Hospital.  Medkeff was charged with a single count of 2nd Degree Vehicular Homicide.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident.

Medkeff was committed to JTVCC in default of $10,000 cash bond.