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Gold Alert Issued for Dover Man 11-14-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-36414

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at approximately 4:30PM

Location:  400 Block of Country Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a missing 54-year-old male.  James Allen was reported missing by family members after leaving his residence at 400 Country Drive at approximately 4:30PM on Thursday, November 14th, 2019.  Allen has a condition that if not monitored properly, may pose a risk to his well-being.  Allen is described as being a black male, 5’10”, approximately 200 pounds.  It is not known what he was last wearing.  He may be operating a red Mazda CX5 with Delaware tags (PC212472).  

If you have any information on Allen’s whereabouts, please contact 302-736-7111.  

James Allen

Man Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Fleeing from Police 11-12-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-35973

Date/Time:  Monday, November 11th, 2019 at 4:52AM

Location:  King’s Cliff MHP, 1131 Bay Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested 56-year-old Kenneth Conner on Monday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen vehicle.  Officers were taking a report of a Chevrolet work van in the Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park when additional officers observed the stolen vehicle traveling southbound in the area of North DuPont Highway.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but Conner continued to travel southbound, running a red light at the South Bay Road Split and a S. Little Creek Road.  Conner eventually traveled to Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park where he was arrested without further incident.

Conner was committed to SCI on a $4,050 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Disregard Police Signal
-Additional Traffic Violations

Kenneth Conner

Dover Man Charged with 7th DUI Offense After Running Stop Sign 11-12-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-35968

Date/Time:  Monday, November 11th, 2019 at 2:21AM

Location:  West Division Street at  Queen Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested 63-year-old Bennie Cobb of Dover for a 7th offense DUI on Monday morning.  At approximately 2:21AM, Cobb was stopped for running a stop sign at the intersection of Fulton Street and North New Street as well as not having headlights on.  Cobb was the operator of the vehicle and found to be intoxicated as a result of alcohol consumption.  Cobb was committed to SCI on a $15,650 secured bond on the following offenses:
-DUI 7th Offense
-Driving While Suspended (License)
-Additional Traffic Violations

Bennie Cobb

UPDATE: (Names Released) Two Killed in Fatal Crash on Sunday Morning 11-12-2019

UPDATE:
The Dover Police Department is releasing the names of the victims involved in the fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, November 10th, 2019.  Luis Bamaca Roblero (22) was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash.  Kevin Castro-Giron (28) was the front seat passenger at the time of the crash.  Both men are from the Dover area.  The details of the incident can be seen in the original release, copied below.  

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-35873

Date/Time:  Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at approximately 5:00AM

Location:  N. DuPont Highway at Leipsic Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a single car collision that resulted in the death of both occupants.  At approximately 5:00AM, a 2005 Toyota Prius was traveling northbound on N. DuPont Highway, approaching Leipsic Road.  The vehicle was occupied by a 22-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male passenger.  The vehicle travelled off the east side of the roadway striking a utility pole.  Both occupants were declared deceased on scene as a result of their injuries.

The accident caused the closure of both Northbound and southbound lanes until approximately 10:00AM.  Power was also lost in the area for several hours.  The Dover Fire Department, Delaware Department of Transportation, and City of Dover Electric assisted on scene.

Alcohol and drugs are suspected to be a factor in the crash.  The names and further details are being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

Two Killed in Fatal Crash on Sunday Morning 11-10-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-35873

Date/Time:  Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at approximately 5:00AM

Location:  N. DuPont Highway at Leipsic Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a single car collision that resulted in the death of both occupants.  At approximately 5:00AM, a 2005 Toyota Prius was traveling northbound on N. DuPont Highway, approaching Leipsic Road.  The vehicle was occupied by a 22-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old male passenger.  The vehicle travelled off the east side of the roadway striking a utility pole.  Both occupants were declared deceased on scene as a result of their injuries.

The accident caused the closure of both Northbound and southbound lanes until approximately 10:00AM.  Power was also lost in the area for several hours.  The Dover Fire Department, Delaware Department of Transportation, and City of Dover Electric assisted on scene.

Alcohol and drugs are suspected to be a factor in the crash.  The names and further details are being withheld pending next of kin notifications.

Two Arrested on Drug and Gun Offenses 11-8-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-35558

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at 2:45PM

Location:  Karen Place, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested two suspects on drug and firearms offenses during a search warrant on Thursday afternoon.  At approximately 2:45PM, officers executed a warrant at a residence on Karen Place stemming from a drug investigation.

As a result of the search, Angel Santiago (58) and Carlie Cunningham (28) were arrested without incident. A search of the residence led to the discovery of the following items:
-20.23 grams of heroin
-1.6 grams of crack cocaine
-2 loaded handguns (one reported stolen)
-drug paraphernalia
-$2,140 in cash (drug proceeds)

Angel Santiago was committed to SCI on a $235,400 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (4x)
-Possession of Cocaine
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Receiving Stolen Firearm
-Maintaining a Drug Property
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia

Carlie Cunningham  was committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Center on a $122,200 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Violation of Probation

Angel Santiago
Carlie Cunningham

 

 

 

Five Arrested on Firearms and Gang Participation Charges 11-7-2019

Incident/Complaint#:  50-19-34048

Date/Time:  See Narrative

Location:  Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department, Delaware State Police, and Delaware Probation and Parole recently worked together to arrest two suspects on drug, gun, and gang charges.  As a result of that investigation, Dover Police were able to obtain warrants on firearms and gang participation charges for the following suspects:
Michael Taylor (21) of Camden, DE
Tywon Peace (21) of Dover, DE
Marquan Richardson (27) of Dover, DE
Anthony Trower (29) of Dover, DE
Deontray Watson (18) of Dover, DE

On October 31st, 2019, Tywon Peace was arrested without incident and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $8,000 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Illegal Gang Participation

On November 4th, 2019, Michael Taylor was arrested without incident and committed to SCI on a $10,500 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (6x)
-Illegal Gang Participation (2x)

On November 5th, 2019, officers from the Dover Police Department and US Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Richardson, Trower, and Watson on a vehicle stop without incident.

Watson was committed to SCI on a $13,000 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Illegal Gang Participation

Trower was committed to SCI on a $23,000 cash bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Illegal Gang Participation

Marquan Richardson was found to be in possession of heroin when arrested and was committed to SCI on a $22,200 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Possession of Heroin
-Drug Paraphernalia 

Michael Taylor
Tywom peace
Marquan Richardson
Anthony Trower
Deontray Watson