Date/Time: Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of Greenblade Drive, 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 two men on drug charges on Friday morning as the result of a search warrant stemming from an investigation into illegal drug sales at a home in the 200 Block of Greenblade Drive.
At approximately 6:00 a.m., officers executed the search warrant and arrested Jermaine Harmon (47) and Ronald Suber (29) without incident. During a search of the residence, officers located 210 bags/1.47 grams of heroin, 2.7 grams of crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia (scales).
Jermaine Harmon was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of Heroin
-Drug Paraphernalia
Ronald Suber was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Drug Paraphernalia
Bond information was not available at the time of release.
Ronald Suber Age: 29 Dover, DEJermaine Harmon Age: 47 Dover, DE
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Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Robert Scott (35) after investigating a series of thefts and a theft of a motor vehicle. The investigation began when officers reported to Matthew Court in the Heatherfield East development for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim advised officers that her 2018 Gray Dodge Journey was stolen from her driveway. While on scene, officers were contacted by three additional victims who told officers that their vehicles has been rummaged through, with some items such as GPS, loose change, and other valuables being stolen.
On Thursday, January 28th, an officer on patrol was in the area of South Queen Street at approximately 9:34 a.m. While driving, a gray Dodge Journey drove past. The officer followed the vehicle and confirmed it was the same vehicle that was stolen on January 27th. Robert Scott parked the vehicle in the 100 Block of South New Street and was arrested by officers without incident.
Scott was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Theft of Motor Vehicle
-Theft Under $1,500 (2x)
-Criminal Trespass3rd Degree (5x)
Location: 300 Block of Billie Mitchell Lane, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
On January 27th, the US Marshals Service and members of Dover PD Safe Streets responded to a home in the 300 Block of Billie Mitchell Lane, General’s Green Apartments, Dover, DE 19901 in reference to locating Corey Lewis (30) in reference to an out of state fugitive warrant with a $1 billion dollar cash bail and a $200,000.00 cash bail warrant. US Marshals attempted to make contact with Lewis who then proceeded to barricade the door of the apartment, preventing entry. Delaware State Police was then notified and responded to the scene. US Marshals made contact with Lewis via phone and were negotiating him coming out while the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team started to respond to the area.
Lewis eventually exited the apartment on his own and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident. He was found to have a quantity of marijuana and United States Currency on his person. The apartment had an odor of marijuana emanating from it and Delaware State Police officers applied for a search warrant. Upon approval, officers who were already on scene executed the search warrant. An additional quantity of marijuana and a digital scale was recovered as a result of the search warrant. A total of 172.13 grams of marijuana, $400.00 USC and a digital scale was recovered. Lewis was charged with Drug Dealing, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Lewis was then committed to SCI on an out of state detainer.
Corey Lewis was wanted out of Kent County Superior Court for Failure to Appear – Final Case Review on the following charges: Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony X2, in violation of Delaware Code Title 11 Section 1447 (class B Felony), Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (X2) in violation of Delaware Code Title 11 Section 1448 (class C Felony), Possession with Intent to Deliver a Tier 4 Quantity of Heroin in violation of Delaware Code Title 11 Section 4752 (class B Felony) and other associated drug charges in Kent Superior Court. The original crime occurred on April 30, 2019 and a $200,000 cash capias was issued on November 2nd, 2020.
Lewis also had a capias for his arrest out of Justice of the Peace Court 7 for Failure to Appear on being a Fugitive from Another State in violation of Delaware Code Title 11 Section 2513 (unclassified Misdemeanor). Lewis was wanted out of Warrington Township Police Department (Pennsylvania) for numerous burglary charges. Lewis was arrested on March 29th, 2020 by Dover Police and found to have active warrants out of Warrington Township Police. Lewis fought extradition back to Pennsylvania and was able to post bail. Lewis then failed to appear in Justice of the Peace Court 7 on July 15, 2020 and a 1 million dollar capias was issued.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 7:36 p.m.
Location: Rear Alley in the 600 Block of Pear 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 is investigating a robbery that occurred on Wednesday evening in the rear alley of the 600 Block of Pear Street. A male victim agreed to meet one of the suspects through a social app. When he met the man on Whatcoat Drive, he was with two other men. The victim agreed to drive them to Pear Street. When they stopped in the rear alley of Pear Street, the three suspects assaulted the victim and removed his car keys, wallet, cell phone, and glasses. The suspects then fled in the vehicle (since recovered) belonging to the victim.
The victim suffered minor facial injuries and was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for treatment. The suspects were only described as black males.
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 is possible for information leading to an arrest.
The Dover Police Department has received unanimous approval for a Body Worn Camera program for their officers. During a January 26th Council Meeting of the Whole (Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee), the proposal for a full body worn camera program was unanimously approved. The program will now move to City Council for final approval.
After months of research and field testing different body worn camera brands and models, the Dover Police Department determined that the Axon/Taser model was best suited for their agency. The program includes a 5-year package that covers all devices and accessories to include:
-70 new Axon Body 3 body worn cameras with two sets of scheduled replacement cameras during the 5-year program
–85 new T-7 Tasers
-Device Docking stations and related accessories
-Data Storage and Sharing Capabilities through Evidence.com
–Virtual Reality/De-escalation Training for all officers in the following topics:
Schizophrenia
Suicidal Ideation
Autism
Hard of Hearing
Peer Intervention
Post-Traumatic-Stress
The approved proposal also addresses the workload that is associated with managing body worn camera data, storage, file maintenance, and evidence requests by funding an evidence manager position for the Dover Police Department.
The body worn camera program was one of several objectives that was part of a series of reform goals outlined in a June 2020 press conference. Since that announcement, the department provided an update in December detailing the accomplishments of the agency that met or exceeded those goals. With the approval of the Axon/Taser body worn camera proposal, the Dover Police Department continues to be a leader in the first state in ensuring transparent and equal law enforcement services to their community.
Date/Time: Monday, January 25th, 2021 at 11:24 p.m.
Location: Royal Farms, 293 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road on Monday night. At approximately 11:24 p.m., officers responded to the store and contacted a 23-year-old male employee/victim. The employee advised officers that a male suspect entered the store and asked for two packs of cigarettes and demanded all of the money in the register. The suspect had his hand inside of a hooded sweatshirt pocket and the employee believed him to be armed. The suspect fled eastbound on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash from the business.
The suspect was described by the employee as a black male wearing a gray Nike hooded sweatshirt, blue faded jeans, white and red sneakers, and a multi-color face mask.
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 is possible for information leading to an arrest.
Date/Time: Monday, January 25th, 2021 at 1:35 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of North Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department executed a search warrant and made an arrest as the result of an investigation of illegal drug sales. On Monday, January 25th, officers took Keith Adkins (43) into custody in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn on North DuPont Highway without incident. Shortly after, the search warrant was executed at his residence in the 300 Block of North Governors Avenue. During the search, the following items were located:
-22.2 grams of powder cocaine
-6 doses of ecstasy
-19 doses of Amphetamine/Dextroampehtamine
-361. grams of marijuana
-paraphernalia
-$2,251 in drug proceeds
Adkins was released on an unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession of Cocaine
-Possession of MDMA
-Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
-Possession of Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
