Day: January 28, 2020

Date/Time:  Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at 2:50PM

Location:  Sheldrake Circle (Cannon Mills), Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department responded to an emergency call of a child being attacked by three dogs on Tuesday afternoon. Officers arrived and located a severely injured 12-year-old boy while the dogs remained at large in the area. A Dover officer fired shots at the dogs due to their continued aggressive behavior but did not strike them. Additional officers and Dover Animal Control arrived on scene to assist with keeping the victim and medical personnel safe so the child could be removed from the scene and transported to the hospital. The three dogs continued to remain at large until officers located them and were forced to use their service weapons to neutralize them due to their continued aggression.

The child suffered severe injuries and was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for treatment. While the child’s injuries have been determined to not be life-threatening, the child is being transported to A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital for further treatment due to severity of his wounds.

The dogs (two Cane Corsos and one undetermined possible mixed breed) belonged to a family member of the child victim. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Incident Number: 50-20-2823

Date/Time:  Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 11:00PM

Location:  100 Block of Haman Drive , Dover, DE (The Willows at Clearfield Apts)

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole conducted a home visit at an apartment in the 100 Block of Haman Drive on Thursday, January 23rd.  At the time, officers located approximately 1,300 bags of heroin, .7 grams of marijuana, and $2,500 in cash (drug proceeds) belonging to Michael Benson (45), who was not at the residence at the time.  Donita Miller (47), who was present at the home, was issued a civil violation for Possession of Marijuana.

Michael Benson remains wanted on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Violation of Probation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: 50-20-3240

Date/Time:  Monday, January 27th, 2020 

Location:  400 Block of Collins Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department conducted a multi-agency operation into illegal activity at a residence in the 400 Block of Collins Drive on Monday that resulted in seven arrests.  Assisting agencies included Delaware Department of Correction Probation and Parole, U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force, Delaware State Police, and the ATF Task Force.  

Anthony Hart (27) was contacted on a traffic stop leaving a residence in the 400 Block of Collins Drive.  During that stop, it was discovered that Hart was in possession of a .45 caliber handgun that was reported stolen out of New Jersey and 1.8 grams of marijuana.  

Hart was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of a Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Ammunition by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Firearm with a Controlled Substance
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana

Amber Plum (35) and Joseph Chapek (33) were contacted on a traffic stop leaving Collins Drive as well.  During the stop, they were found to be in possession of 16 bags of heroin, .2 grams of crack cocaine, and 30 doses of Oxycodone pills.  

Plum was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Oxycodone
-Possession of Heroin
-Conspiracy 3rd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Traffic Violations

Chapek was charged with the following offenses:
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Crack Cocaine
-Possession of Heroin
-Conspiracy 3rd Degree
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Violation of Probation

David Johnson (46) was contacted on a traffic stop, also leaving the same residence on Collins Drive.  Johnson was found to be in possession of .7 grams of crack cocaine.  Johnson was also wanted for a Violation of Probation.  Johnson was committed to SCI on the Violation of Probation.

In addition to the Violation of Probation, Johnson was also charged with:
-Possession of Crack Cocaine
-Drug Paraphernalia

Jermaine Brown Jr. (19) and Arshawan Brown (19) were then contacted on another traffic stop, leaving the same residence on Collins Drive.  Both suspects were wanted in connection with a December 4th, 2019 shooting in Capital Green.  Both suspects were wanted on the following charges stemming from that incident:
-Robbery 1st Degree
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Criminal Mischief

During the arrest, Jermaine Brown was found to be in possession of a 9mm handgun in his waistband.  As a result, Brown was also charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Following the four traffic stops of persons leaving the home on Collins Drive, officers executed a search warrant at the residence.  During that search warrant, Dashiane Johnson (21) was taken into custody.  Officers also located 91.4 grams of marijuana packaged for sale inside of the home.  Johnson was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Local Fugitive