Day: June 1, 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-13990

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 31, 2020

Location:  Cricket Wireless, 1225 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Cricket Wireless on Sunday evening.  During a protest event, a group of subjects broke into the store by breaking the front window.  Once inside, the subjects stole cell phones, accessories, cash registers, and other merchandise.  

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: 50-20-13980

Date/Time:  Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 12:48AM

Location:  800 Block of Woodcrest Turn, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning.  At approximately 12:48AM, officers responded to the 800 Block of Woodcrest Turn for a report of shots fired.  Six homes were struck by gunfire but no injuries were reported.  

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: 50-20-13948

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 8:31PM

Location:  Cecil Street and North Governors Avenue, 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 Cecil Street and North Governors Avenue.  The incident occurred at approximately 8:31PM when officers received a call for shots fired in the area.  After officers arrived, a 20-year-old male had checked in at Kent General Hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower leg.  The victim advised he was walking in the area when approached by two subjects in masks who exited a vehicle and shot at him multiple times.  The victim fled on foot and was transported by a family member to the hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury to his leg.

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: 50-20-13962

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 9:23PM

Location:  L&D Suzuki, 1070 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at L&D Suzuki on Sunday night.  The incident occurred at approximately 9:23PM when a group of eight suspects used rocks to break glass doors and gain entry to the business.  Once inside, the suspects attempted to steal motorcycles, but were unsuccessful and fled from the area.

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.

Members of the media are invited to attend a press conference that will include the City of Dover Mayor, Robin R. Christiansen and the City of Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr.  The press conference will be held at 4:00PM in City Council chambers located inside of Dover City Hall at 15 Loockerman Plaza.  The press conference topics include a review of the protest events that occurred on May 31st, 2020 and plans for moving forward.