Month: October 2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-33084

Date/Time:  Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at 2:46AM

Location:  100 Block of Overlook Place, Dover DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 2:46AM, a 17-year-old male was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital by a private vehicle with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.  The victim claimed that he was shot outside of a home in the 200 Block of West Division Street.  However, there was no evidence of a crime scene in the area nor was there any reports of shots fired.  The victim provided no suspect information, possible motive, or any witness information pertaining to the incident.   

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#:  50-19-32855

Date/Time:  Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 3:03PM

Location:  100 Block of Overlook Place, Dover DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating an alleged robbery that occurred on Sunday afternoon.  At approximately 3:03PM, a 62-year-old male victim reported that he had just purchased a money order at the 7-11 located at North DuPont Highway and Lepore Drive.  The victim stated that a black male was in line behind him at the time.  

When the victim was in the parking lot, the unknown black male asked for a cigarette according to the victim.  The victim gave the man a cigarette and continued to walk home into The Overlook neighborhood.  According to the victim, the male subject from 7-11 grabbed him from behind and threatened him with a knife, taking the money order from his pocket before fleeing back towards the 7-11 parking lot.  The male subject reportedly entered a white Audi 4-door vehicle and fled.  

The suspect was described by the victim as being a black male, mid-late 40’s, 6’2″, 240 pounds, with facial hair.  

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#:  50-19-32629

Date/Time:  Friday, October 11th, 2019 at 6:58PM

Location:  Royal Farms, 293 Saulsbury Road, Dover DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested Steve Lawrence (41) on several charges following an incident at Royal Farms on Friday, October 11th, 2019.  At approximately 6:58PM, Lawrence entered the Royal farms with two folding knives and began chasing employees and patrons inside the business.  Lawrence fled on foot from responding officers and was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit.  Lawrence is believed to have been under the influence of synthetic marijuana at the time of the incident. 

No persons were injured as a result of the incident.

Lawrence was committed to SCI on a $44,360 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony (2x)
-Aggravated Menacing (2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Disorderly Conduct
-Public Intoxication 

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-32659

Date/Time:  Friday, October 11th, 2019 between 7:15PM-9:00PM

Location:  Unit Block of Moriarty Street, 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 Friday evening.  The incident occurred when an unknown suspect entered a residence in the Unit Block of Moriarty Street between 7:15PM-9:00PM by forcing entry through a rear door.  Once inside, the suspect stole a laptop computer and a backpack before fleeing in an unknown direction.

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#:  50-19-32761

Date/Time:  Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at 12:18AM

Location:  N. DuPont Highway, North of White Oak Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that left two drivers in critical condition.  At approximately 12:18AM on October 12th, a black Dodge Charger being driven by Marvin Price (51), was traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway in the are of White Oak Road at a high rate of speed.  Price lost control of his vehicle, crossing into the northbound lanes of North DuPont Highway and striking a Volkswagen Passat head-on, that was driven by a 25-year-old female.  Both drivers were transported to Kent General Hospital and are in critical but stable condition.  Investigators believe that alcohol as well as speed were contributing factors in the crash.  

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-4475

Date/Time:  See Narrative

Location:  Undisclosed Location in Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested Robert Blair (55) for Rape 4th Degree on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019.  In January of 2019, detectives were notified that Blair was having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female at the time.  This relationship was alleged to have occurred between November 2018 and January 2019.  During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the victim was pregnant.  On October 9th, 2019, Blair admitted to the sexual relationship  with the minor victim and that the child was possibly his.  Blair was charged with a single count of Rape 4th degree and released on an O.R. Bond.  

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-32393

Date/Time:  Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 7:46PM

Location:  Court Street Liquors, 460 S. DuPont Highway, Dover DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at Court Street Liquors on Wednesday evening.  At approximately 7:46PM, an unknown male suspect entered the business and displayed a silver revolver and demanded money from the employee.  When the employee refused, the suspect fled on foot toward the Capital Green neighborhood.  The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a black Adidas jacket, black pants, and a black face mask. 

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.