Day: November 20, 2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-36979

Date/Time:  Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 at 4:39AM

Location:  400 Block of Sussex Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two vehicles damaged in the 400 Block of Sussex Avenue on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 4:39AM, officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired.  When they arrived, they located two vehicles that had been struck by gunfire in front of a residence.  No injuries were reported as a result of 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#:  50-19-36869

Date/Time:  Tuesday, November 19th at 10:35AM

Location:  N. DuPont Highway and Lepore Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested Abdul-Rahim Bracey (19) on drug and firearm offenses during a traffic stop on Tuesday morning.  At approximately 10:35AM, officers stopped Bracey for operating a vehicle with expired tags in the area of N. DuPont Highway and Lepore Road.  During initial contact with Bracey, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana and observed marijuana in plain view.  A further search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a handgun, $205 in drug proceeds, a digital scale, and 38 grams of marijuana.

Bracey was released after posting a $15,100 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of a Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession with Intent to Deliver
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Traffic Offenses