Day: June 1, 2021

Incident Number: 50-21-15170

Date/Time:  Monday, May 31, 2021 at 4:24 a.m.

Location: Cricket Wireless, 1225 N. DuPont Highway, 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 a burglary that occurred at Cricket Wireless on Monday morning.  At approximately 4:24 a.m., officers were dispatched to the store for a burglary alarm.  Arriving officers found that the front window to the business was broken and an unknown amount of merchandise was stolen from the store.  No suspect information was available at the time the of release.

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.

Incident Number: 50-21-15141

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 7:09 p.m.

Location: Slaughter 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 20-year-old Dwahn Hooks on firearms offenses following an incident on Sunday night.  At approximately 7:09 p.m., officers were dispatched to Slaughter Street for a report of a subject (Hooks) threatening a group of people with a handgun.  Just prior to officers arrival, Hooks entered the passenger side of a gray SUV and fled the area.  Officers located the SUV and stopped it in the area of New Burton Road and Dover Street.  Hooks and the driver were taken into custody without incident.  During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 9mm handgun was located under Hook’s seat. 

Hooks was committed to SCI on a $8,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Disorderly Conduct
-Possession of Firearm While Under the Influence (alcohol) 
-Violation of Probation

Incident Number: 50-21-15098

Date/Time:  Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at 3:01 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Ann 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 is investigating a shooting that damaged an occupied residence early Sunday morning.  Officers responded to the unit block of Ann Avenue at 3:01 a.m. for a report of shots fired.  Arriving officers located a home that had been struck by gunfire.  The home was occupied by a single resident at the time of the incident.  The occupant of the home was not injured.

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.