Day: January 22, 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-2512

Date/Time:  Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 3:09PM

Location:  100 Block of Revolutionary Blvd., Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested three suspects on drug and firearms charges on Tuesday afternoon.  At approximately 3:09PM, officers were conducting an investigation into a home in the 100 Block of Revolutionary Boulevard regarding illegal drug sales.  During surveillance, Shawn Wright (32)  leave the residence.  Officers conducted a vehicle stop on Wright, after he discarded 29.2 grams of marijuana from the vehicle.  Wright was then taken into custody without incident.  It was also determined that Wright was in possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine.

During the vehicle stop, officers observing the home also observed Aaron Wilson (25) exit the residence and place several bags inside of a vehicle parked in front of the home.  Officers then took Wilson and Candice Williams (21) into custody without incident and obtained a search warrant for the home and the vehicle.  A search of the residence led to the discovery of 20 grams of marijuana, digital scales, packaging material, and $1,343 in cash (drug proceeds).   Officers also searched the vehicle and located 419.3 grams of marijuana and a handgun.  In all, 468.5 grams (1.032 pounds) of marijuana was seized.

Shawn Wright was committed to SCI on a $45,500 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (2x)
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Crack Cocaine
-Possession of Crack Cocaine
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia

Aaron Wilson was released on a $5,500 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia

Candice Williams was released on a $5,500 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia

Incident Number: 50-20-2568

Date/Time:  Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 at 12:11AM

Location:  100 Block of Alonzo Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning at 12:11AM.  The incident occurred in the 100 Block of Alonzo Drive when a suspect knocked on the door to the residence and proceeded to fire a handgun multiple times at the residence.  The suspect then fled in a dark-colored 4-door sedan.  No injuries resulted from this incident, but the home was damaged.   

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.