Location: Fairway Lakes Drive, Building F, 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 left a 26-year-old male severely injured on Wednesday morning. Officers were called to Building F on Fairway Lakes Drive for a report of shots fired at 6:32 a.m. Responding officers located the male victim with gunshot wounds to his face, arm, and torso and immediately rendered aid until medical personnel arrived and transported him to Kent General Hospital for treatment. There is no update on the victim’s condition at the time 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.
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Leonard White (38) on drug charges on Tuesday afternoon. White was the subject of a drug investigation and was stopped in a vehicle in the 4000 Block of Forrest Avenue. Officers executed a search warrant at White’s apartment on Isabel Isle with assistance from a K-9 with the Delaware Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit. During the search, 65 packages of THC edibles were located. During a further search using the K9, a box containing 503.6 grams (approximately 1.10 pounds) of crystal meth was located. In addition to these items, $2,200 in drug proceeds were seized.
White was committed to SCI on a $55,501 secured bond on the below charges: -Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana -Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine -Drug Paraphernalia -Possession of Marijuana -Traffic Violation
UPDATE JUNE 16, 2021: The Dover Police Department arrested a 15-year-old male suspect in the shooting incident that resulted in a 73-year-old man being struck by a stray bullet. Detectives were able to obtain video surveillance of the incident and identified the suspect as a result. On June 15th, the suspect was arrested at 10:55 a.m. in the 400 Block of Barrister Place by the Dover Police Department and the U.S. Marshals 1st State Fugitive Task Force. The suspect was committed to a juvenile detention center on a $5,000 secured bond on the following offenses: -Assault 2nd Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Date/Time:Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at 11:39 a.m.
Location: Parking lot of 1014 S. Little Creek 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 shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, May 22nd. At approximately 11:53 a.m., officers responded to the area of 1014 S. little Creek Road for a report of a fight. When officers arrived, they learned that a male and female (Mikahela Ray, 34) were engaged in an argument and the female subject sprayed pepper spray at the male subject and two other persons who were present. Shortly after, several gunshots were heard in the area. Ray was arrested at the scene and charged with three counts of Assault 2nd Degree and one count of Disorderly Conduct. Ray was committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Center on a $9,250 secured bond.
At approximately 6:16 p.m., the Dover Police Department was notified that a 73-year-old male was at Kent General Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. The victim stated that he was in the area of 1014 S. Little Creek Road and observed the altercation that was previously reported. As the victim was about to leave, he heard multiple shots and felt something hit his back. The victim stated he felt like a “ball hit him.” The victim went home and later realized that he was struck by gunfire and went to the hospital where he was being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
Mikahla Ray Dover, DE
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.
