Month: September 2020

Incident Number: 50-20-22459

Date/Time:  Wednesday, September 8th, 2020 at 10:48 a.m.

Location:  River Road and East Water Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department arrested David Evans (59) on a third offense DUI on Wednesday morning after being stopped for a seat-belt violation in the area of River Road and East Water Street.  Evans was determined to be Driving Under the Influence during the officers investigation and field sobriety tests.  Evans was taken into custody without incident.

Williams was committed to SCI on a $2,105 cash bond on the following offenses:
-DUI (3rd Offense)
-Driving While Suspended
-No Proof of Registration
-No Proof of Insurance
-Expired Temporary Registration
-Seat-belt Violation

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.

UPDATE: The Dover Police Department, New Castle County SWAT, and U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Mar-Ky Frederick in connection with the July 16th ATM robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank on North DuPont Highway.  Frederick was arrested in Wilmington, DE without incident on September 3rd, 2020.  

Detectives were able to identify Frederick and an attempt was made to arrest him at a residence on Collins Drive in Dover on August 21st.  However, Frederick fled on foot and eluded police at the time.  Officers did locate the clothing that Frederick was wearing in the woods and found heroin and his identification information inside of the clothing.  

Frederick was also wanted by the Delaware State Police, New Castle County Police, and on a Violation of Probation at the time of his arrest.  In addition to Dover charged from the July 16th incident, Frederick was found to be a suspect and charged with offenses stemming from thefts from vehicles in Dover on July 15th.

Frederick was committed to HRYCI on a $95,000 cash bond on the following charges from Dover:
-Robbery 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x)
-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree
-Wearing a Disguise During Commission of Felony
-Receiving Stolen Property
-Theft Under $1,500 (2x)
-Criminal trespass 2nd Degree (2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Heroin
-Disorderly Conduct
-Drug Paraphernalia

Mar-Ky Frederick
Age: 19
Wilmington, DE 

Incident Number: 50-20-17604

Date/Time:  Tuesday, July 16th, 2020 at approximately 2:39AM

Location:  Wells Fargo Bank, 100 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   Sergeant Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative: 

The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place at an outdoor ATM at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 100 North DuPont Highway.  At approximately 2:39AM on Thursday morning, a male victim was withdrawing cash from the ATM when he was approached by a black male suspect on foot.  The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money and the victim dropped his wallet, but was still holding cash in his hand from the ATM.  The victim then fled eastbound across DuPont Highway and the suspect fired at least three shots at the victim.  The victim was not struck, but one round did strike a parked vehicle in the area.  The victim observed the suspect enter a vehicle behind the bank and flee southbound with an undisclosed amount of cash from the victim.  

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.

Incident Number: 50-20-217949

Date/Time:  Wednesday, September 3rd, 2020 at 10:36 p.m.

Location:  300 Block of Simon Circle, 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 damaged three unoccupied vehicles on Simon Circle.  At approximately 10:36 p.m., officers responded to the 300 Block of Simon Circle for multiple reports of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers observed the damaged vehicles and several shell casings in the area.  One witness advised that he observed a red Chevrolet Impala with several people inside of it traveling on the roadway and then firing multiple shots from the vehicle.  No further description of the vehicle or its occupants was provided.  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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

 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: 50-20-21861

Date/Time:  Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 at 11:03 p.m.

Location:  400 Block of Collins Drive, 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 an incident that occurred in the 400 Block of Collins Drive on Tuesday night.  Officers responded to a residence in the area at approximately 11:03 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls for a disorderly crowd.  Upon arrival, officers learned that there had been a party at a residence on Collins Drive.  During this party, a group of subjects attempted to fight another party-goer.  This person contacted a female family member to pick her up from the party.  When the family member arrived, the group surrounded the vehicle, refusing to let the vehicle leave.  During this time, a subject threw a brick through the rear window of the vehicle.  The family member exited the vehicle and was physically assaulted by three suspects.  The assault victim sustained injuries to her face and head area and was also sprayed with pepper spray.  The victim, who was unable to see, entered her vehicle and fled the area in fear for her and the passenger’s safety.  As she fled in her vehicle, one of the assault suspects was struck and became stuck underneath the vehicle, causing her to be dragged for approximately 880 feet.  The assault victim then exited the vehicle and ran to a friend’s residence in the area and called 911, remaining on scene for police arrival.  The assault suspect who was struck was conscious and alert upon police arrival and is hospitalized at Kent General Hospital in stable condition.  The assault suspect refused to speak with police about the incident when contacted at the hospital.  

At this time, the driver/assault victim is not being charged.

The following three suspects are wanted on the below listed charges as a result of this incident:
-Assault 2nd Degree
-Riot (Disorderly Conduct with 2 or more persons)
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Assault 3rd Degree
-Criminal Mischief