Day: September 8, 2020

The Dover Police Department is announcing the cancellation of two annual events due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.  The  National Night Out event is traditionally held in August of every year but was postponed with a date to be determined until the decision to cancel was made. The National Night Out event provides a variety of agencies with an opportunity to show our citizens what services they provide, the vehicles and equipment they use, and a chance to interact with personnel in a relaxed atmosphere.  This event typically attracts 1,500+ people over a two-hour period.

The Fifth Annual Safe Trick or Treat event put on by the Dover Police and Downtown Dover partnership has also been cancelled.  The Safe Trick or Treat Event is traditionally held the on the Friday preceding Halloween and was scheduled for October 23rd, 2020 at Legislative Mall.  The event averages 3,500+ attendees and features nearly 100 businesses, organizations, and first responder agencies from across the State of Delaware and provides a fun and safe environment for families to trick-or-treat and interact with members of the community.  This event has only been cancelled one other time in it’s five year history when severe storms forced the 2018 event to be cancelled.  This is not a cancellation of traditional Trick-or-Treating on October 31st and is only applicable to the Safe Trick or Treat event.

After a thorough review of the guidelines set by State of Delaware officials for outdoor events of 250+ attendees, it was determined by both the Dover Police Department and the Downtown Dover Partnership, that the agencies lacked the resources and personnel to meet each of the requirements (Covid-19 State of Emergency Declaration) to hold such events.  Given the extraordinary amount of time and preparation normally required to hold both of these events, holding them would not be possible even if restrictions are lessened by state officials in the near future.  While disappointed, the Dover Police Department and Downtown Dover Partnership look forward to bringing these popular events back in 2021.  

Incident Number: 50-20-22344

Date/Time:  Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at 11:48 p.m.

Location:  Kenton Road at Maple Dale Road, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Summary: 

The Dover Police Department arrested Bashan McIvor (19) on firearms and drug offenses on Sunday night.  McIvor was stopped by Dover Police and Delaware State Police Kent County G.T.F. in the area of Kenton Road and Maple Dale Road at approximately 11:48 p.m. on Sunday, September 6th. McIvor was wanted on several Failure to Appear and Violation of Probation capias’ at the time of the stop.  When McIvor was taken into custody, a loaded 9mm handgun was found in his waistband.  McIvor also had 26 bags of Fentanyl and 1.3 grams of marijuana on his person.

McIvor was committed to SCI on a $56,500 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl
-Possession of Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Local Fugitive

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number: 50-20-22340

Date/Time:  Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at 8:56 p.m.

Location:  Dover Park, 1210 White Oak Road, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Summary: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that injured a 26-year-old man on Sunday night.  At approximately 8:56 p.m., officers responded to Dover Park for reports of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located the 26-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his arm and leg.  The victim was transported to Kent General Hospital by ambulance for treatment.  The investigation determined that there was a party at the park when the shooting occurred.  A review of surveillance footage showed Devone Humphrey carrying a gun and then fleeing in a gray Dodge Challenger.  It was determined that several Delaware State University students were at the event and that it may have been an unsanctioned student party.  Officers responded to the college campus and located the gray Dodge Challenger.  At that time, officers located an AR-15 rifle on the rear floorboard and took Devone Humphrey (22) into custody without incident.  A handgun was also located under the driver’s seat of the vehicle.  Based on the evidence found at the scene and surveillance footage, it is not believed that Humphrey was the suspect who shot the 26-year-old victim.  

Humphrey was released on an O.R. bond on a single count of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon. 

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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.