Day: December 26, 2019

Incident Number: 50-19-40998

Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 

Location:  Unit Block of Lamplighter Lane, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the Unit Block of Lamplighter Lane on Wednesday morning.  At approximately 2:00AM, an unknown suspect entered the occupied residence through an unsecured rear sliding door.  Once inside, the suspect removed various electronics from the home before fleeing the residence.

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 Number: 50-19-40925

Date/Time:  See Narrative

Location:  100 Block of Holmes 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 in the 100 Block of Holmes Street. The incident occurred between 9:00PM on December 23rd and 1:04PM on December 24th.  While the home was vacant during that period, an unknown suspect entered the residence through a rear window and removed suitcases full of clothing and shoes from the residence and fled 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.

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at 7:39PM

Location:  Area of S. New Street and Reed Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of S. New Street and Reed Street on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 at approximately 7:39PM.  Officers responded to the area after receiving calls for shots fired in the area.  Upon arrival, it was learned that two residences in the Unit Block of S. New Street were each struck by gunfire.  No injuries resulted from 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.