Month: March 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-8203

Date/Time:  Between 5:00PM on 3/10/2020 and 6:50AM on 3/11/2020

Location:  Law Office of Liguori and Morris, 46 The Green, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Law Office of Liguori and Morris, located at 46 The Green.  Between 5:00PM on March 10th and 6:50AM on March 11th, an unknown suspect entered the business by forcing a side door open.  Once inside, the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash and loose change, a bottle of liquor, and other items.  The suspect also caused damage to a piece of office equipment.  

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: 50-20-8079

Date/Time:  Monday, March 9th, 2020 at 10:56PM

Location:  Area of Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

Officers from the Dover Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle on Monday night in the area of Loockerman Street and Governors Avenue for a moving violation.  When they contacted the driver, Jaray Harris (40), officers could detect a strong odor of alcohol and suspected that Harris was intoxicated.  When officers attempted to have Harris exit the vehicle for sobriety tests, Harris refused and fled in his vehicle.  Harris’ vehicle struck a curb in the area of Loockerman Street and Jerusalem Way, causing minor damage to his vehicle.  Harris continued to travel to Lincoln Street and into a dead-end.  Harris then fled on foot but was apprehended by officers a short time later.  Harris was also in possession of 58.1 grams of PCP.  

No damage or injuries occurred as a result of this incident other than the damage to the suspects vehicle.

Harris was committed to SCI on a $41,800 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver PCP
-Possession of PCP
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Resisting Arrest
-Driving While Intoxicated
-Failure to Stop on Police Command
-Multiple traffic violations

Incident Number: 50-20-7793

Date/Time:  Saturday, March 7th, 2020 at 12:19AM 

Location:  Bay Road and Lafferty Lane, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested 48-year-old Charles Black, Jr. for a 5th offense DUI charge on Saturday morning.  At approximately 12:19AM, a Dover officer stopped Black in the area of Bay Road and Lafferty Lane for driving with a suspended license.  During the stop, the officer observed that Black was intoxicated and proceeded to conduct Field Sobriety Tests.  At the conclusion of the tests and investigation, Black was charged with the following offenses and released on a $5,601 unsecured bond:
-Fifth Offense DUI
-Driving While Suspended
-Additional Administrative Traffic Violations

Incident Number: 50-20-7805

Date/Time:  Between 6:10PM on March 6th, 2020 and 6:19AM on March 7th, 2020

Location:  Michael’s Hair Care, 1085 New Burton Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Michael’s Hair Care on New Burton Road.  Between 6:10PM on March 6th and 6:19AM on March 7th, an unknown suspect forced entry through the front door of the business.  Once inside, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash, hair clippers, wigs, and a television 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.

Incident Number: 50-20-7607

Date/Time:  Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 8:36PM

Location:  New Castle Avenue and Sussex Avenue, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested a Dover man on firearms charges after he fled from police during a pedestrian stop.  Officers were in the area of New Castle Avenue and Sussex Avenue and contacted Domanick Greene (19) for a pedestrian violation.  When officers attempted to contact Greene, he fled on foot.  When officers apprehended Greene, he was in possession of a loaded .380 handgun.

Greened was released on an O.R. bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Receiving a Stolen Firearm
-Resisting Arrest
-Pedestrian Violation