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Man Shot on Frear Drive

Incident Number: 50-21-17853

Date/Time:  Monday, June 21, 2021 at 10:18 p.m.

Location: Garfield Drive and Frear 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 is investigating a shooting that left a 25-year-old man with serious injuries.  The incident occurred at approximately 10:18 p.m. when officers were called to the area of Garfield Drive and Frear Drive for a report of shots fired.  When they arrived, they found the male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.  Officers rendered aid until medical personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to Kent General Hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.  

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.

Home Struck by Gunfire on New Castle Avenue

Incident Number: 50-21-17839

Date/Time:  Monday. June 21, 2021 at 8:09 p.m.

Location: 400 Block of New Castle 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 on Monday evening.  Officers responded to the 400 Block of New Castle Avenue for a report of shots fired.  When they arrived, a female occupant of the home advised that a single round had struck the front of her residence.  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 is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Arrest Made in June 16th Shooting

 

UPDATE (June 22, 2021): The Dover Police Department has made an arrest in the June 16th shooting of a 26-year-old man on Fairway Lakes Drive.  Shakur Peck (24) was identified as the suspect during the investigation.  Peck was taken into custody by the Dover Police Department while staying at the Dover Inn (428 N. DuPont Highway).  Tanesha Milbourne (38) was also in the room and arrested for Tampering with Physical Evidence after a loaded handgun was found in the tank of the hotel room’s toilet.  

Peck was committed to SCI on a $264,200 cash bond on the following charges stemming from the shooting and search of the hotel room:
-Attempted Murder 1st Degree
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony (2x)
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree

Tanesha Milbourne was committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $64,200 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Drug Paraphernalia

Shakur Peck
Dover, DE
Tanesha Milbourne
Dover, DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incident Number: 50-21-17214

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 6:32 a.m.

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.

Slaughter Street Shooting Incidents

Incident Number: 50-21-17410/17750

Date/Time:  See Narrative

Location: 700 Block of 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 is investigating a pair of shooting incidents that occurred at the same residence in the 700 Block of Simon Circle.  The first occurred on June 17th at approximately 5:40 p.m. when an unoccupied vehicle was struck twice by gunfire in front of the residence.  The second incident occurred on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 10:55 p.m. when a window to the residence was struck and entered the occupied home.  No injuries resulted from this incident.  

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.

Shooting at Capital Inn

Incident Number: 50-21-17684

Date/Time:  Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 2:34 a.m.

Location: Capital Inn, 1426 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 shooting that occurred at the Capital Inn on Sunday morning.  At approximately 2:38 a.m., officers were called to the Capital Inn for a report of a shooting and located a 23-year-old male victim with a single gunshot wound to the back.  The victim was transported to Kent General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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.

Gold Alert Issued for Ocean View Man

 

Incident Number: 50-21-17418

Date/Time:  Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at 6:48 p.m.

Location: See narrative

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is issuing a Gold Alert for a 45-year-old Ocean View man.  Jason Laplaca was escaped from Dover Behavorial Health after being committed for a condition that poses a threat to his safety if not monitored and treated properly. Laplaca was last seen wearing blue scrub pants and an orange shirt, but he may be wearing khaki pants and a white shirt.  He is 5’9″, approximately 300 pounds, with brown eyes, bald head, and short beard.  

If you have any information on Laplaca’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Jason Leplaca

Shooting on Fairway Lakes Drive

Incident Number: 50-21-17214

Date/Time:  Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 6:32 a.m.

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.

Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of One Pound of Crystal Meth

Incident Number: 50-21-17125

Date/Time:  Tuesday, Jun 15th, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

Location: 4000 Block of Forrest 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 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

Leonard White
Dover, DE