Day: May 6, 2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-13349

Date/Time: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 3:12AM

Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

Dover Police are investigating a an incident where shots were fired at a residence on Friday morning.  At approximately 3:12AM, officers responded to the 400 Block of Barrister Place for a report of shots fired.  At the time, officers could not locate any signs of a shooting in the area.  Approximately 30 minutes after the incident, officers were called by the homeowner who advised that his residence had been struck by several shots.  No one was injured in the incident.  Officers recovered several shell casings outside the residence as well.  

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-13426

Date/Time: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 7:46PM

Location: South New Street and Division Street, Dover, DE (Vehicle Stop)

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested two men on drug charges on Friday evening.  Officers stopped a vehicle occupied by Devon Cannon (29) and Russell Burton (28) after a computer check revealed it was flagged for “Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle”

While conducting a search of the vehicle, officers located 252 bags of heroin.

Both Cannon and Burton were released on O.R. bonds on the following charges:
Devon Canon
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Drug Paraphernalia

Russell Burton
-Possession of Heroin
-Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-13370

Date/Time: Between April 39th, 2019 and May 3rd, 2019

Location: 1100 Block of S. Little Creek Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the 1100 Block of S. Little Creek Road.  between April 30th, 2019 and May 3rd, 2019, an unknown suspect made entry into the building  by breaking a window.  Once inside, the suspect stole a flat screen television and fled 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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-13638

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 9:24PM

Location: 800 Block of West North Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in the Simon Circle neighborhood on Sunday night.  At approximately 9:24PM, a 16-year-old male was walking to a family member’s residence in the 800 Block of West North Street from the Royal Farms convenience store.  The victim was approached by 3 juvenile black male suspects.  The suspects punched/kicked the suspect and one suspect held a knife to the victim, causing minor cuts to his face, chest, and arms.  The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for his wounds.  The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash they removed from the victim.

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-13603

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at 1:33PM

Location:  Macy’s, 1365 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

On May 5th, 2019 at approximately 1:33PM, officers responded to Macy’s at the Dover Mall for what was reported as a shoplifting.  Upon arrival, officers learned that a male loss prevention employee observed a group of four black female suspects concealing clothing items in several plastic bags.  The suspects were accompanies by two young children.  The employee attempted to contact and retrieve the items once the suspects passed all points of purchase.  When the employee grabbed one of the bags, two of the female suspects sprayed him with pepper spray.  All the suspects then fled the area.  The use of force (pepper spray) makes this incident a robbery case.  

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 may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delawarecrimestoppers.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.