Month: October 2018

Update:  The Dover Police Department has identified Desarray Scott of Dover as the suspect in the Spence’s Bazaar burglary.   The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on Scott’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. 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#:  50-18-34607

Date/Time:   Sunday, October 14th, 2018 between 5:30AM-5:51AM

Location:   Spence’s Bazaar, 550 S. New Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Spence’s Bazaar on Sunday morning.  Between 5:30AM-5:51AM, an unknown suspect forced entry into the business through a door.  Once inside, the suspect(s) stole multiple jewelry items from multiple vendor booths inside the business before fleeing the area.

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#:  50-18-35120

Date/Time:   Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 6:38PM

Location:   River Road and New Castle Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested 39-year-old Michael Taylor of Princess Anne, MD on DUI and drug charges following an accident on Thursday evening.  Officers responded to the area of River Road and New Castle Avenue for an accident where Taylor struck a fire hydrant and the corner of a home in the 400 Block of New Castle Avenue.  Taylor was taken into custody and was found with 57.4 grams of PCP in his possession.  The vehicle that Taylor was operating as also found to be stolen.

As a result of the incident, Taylor was committed to SCI in default of $33,300 bond on the following charges:
-Driving Under the Influence 
-Possession of PCP (Tier 5 Qty)
-Theft of Motor Vehicle
-Possession with Intent to Deliver PCP
-Criminal Mischief (3x)
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Traffic Violations

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-35030

Date/Time:   Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 4:26AM

Location:   Red Roof Inn, 652 N. 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 Thursday morning at the Red Roof Inn located at 652 N. DuPont Highway.  The incident occurred at approximately 4:26AM, when two black male suspects entered the business and told the clerk they wanted to rent a room.  One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the clerk while the second suspect jumped over the counter and removed cash from the register before fleeing the area.  

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

UPDATE: Antonio Bynum (23) has been arrested in connection with the shooting/robbery that occurred at the Dover Inn on Sunday evening.  The Delaware State Police arrested Bynum during a search warrant in a separate investigation (https://dsp.delaware.gov/2018/10/16/joint-investigation-leads-multiple-charges-dover)

Bynum was charged with the following offenses in the shooting incident at the Dover Inn and was committed to SCI on $432,000 cash bond:
-Robbery 1st Degree
-Attempted First Degree Robbery (3x)
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
-Home Invasion 
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Aggravated Menacing (3x)
-Reckless Endangering (3x)
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-34648

Date/Time:   Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 7:36PM

Location:   Dover Inn, 428 N. 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 Sunday night.  At approximately 7:36PM, unknown suspects forced their way into a room at the Dover Inn where a 23-year-old male victim was located.  During the incident, the victim was shot multiple times and had property stolen.  The victim was taken to a hospital by private vehicle where he underwent surgery and is currently admitted in serious condition.  

It is believed that this was not a random act.

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

Several officers from the Dover Police Department will have a new look for the month of November.  In partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge 15 (Dover Police), the Dover Police Department is allowing officers to grow facial hair as a fundraiser for “No-Shave November.”  Officers who wish to participate must contribute $30 ($1 per day) that will benefit the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition. 

Participating officers must adhere to the following grooming standards for the month of November:
Beards, whether full or goatees, are authorized; however they must be worn with a mustache. Beards shall be kept clean, neatly trimmed, and present a conservative, professional appearance. Facial hair of any kind that presents any sort of faddish appearance is prohibited. No portion of the beard may be exceptionally longer than the rest, and beard hair length will not exceed 1/4 inch. The neck must remain clean-shaven.

As of Tuesday, October 16th, a total of 42 employees have signed up for the fundraiser with another two weeks left to register. 

Incident/Complaint#:  50-18-34733

Date/Time:   Monday, October 15th, 2018 at 3:16PM

Location:   Bay Tree Apartments, 200 Block of Bay Tree Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

James Rochester (35) was arrested on several firearms and drug offenses on Monday afternoon.  At approximately 3:16PM, officers from the Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole were conducting surveillance in the area of Bay Tree Road and Manchester Square on White Oak Road.  During that time, officers observed Rochester exit his vehicle and remove a firearm from the trunk.  Rochester then loaded the firearm and concealed it in his pants.  Rochester was taken into custody and an additional two handguns, a shotgun, 8.8 grams of cocaine, and $1,830 in suspected drug proceeds were located in the vehicle.  

Rochester was committed to SCI in default of $250,200 cash bond on the following offenses:

-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (4x)
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (Drugs in Possession) (3x)
-Possession of Ammunition By Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Cocaine (Tier 1 Qty with Agg. Factor)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Drug Paraphernalia

The Dover Police Department and NCALL are excited to announce a joint community project on November 10th, 2018.  Volunteers from the Dover community, NCALL, Dover Police Department, and several businesses will participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup.  Volunteers will meet in the parking lot located at the intersection of Mary Street and Queen Street by 9:00AM.  From 9:00AM-12:00PM, they will work their way south in the downtown area and assist with cleaning up trash, debris, yard waste, and more to help improve the appearance of the area.  If interested in volunteering, please contact Officer Anthony Smith at 302-242-2091 or Dr. Chanda at 302-678-9400.