Day: August 4, 2021

The Dover Police Department was awarded a total of $58,939.54 in grants and a private donation on August 3rd.  In May of 2021, the Kent County Levy Court voted in favor of providing Law Enforcement Assistance Grants to Police Agencies serving Kent County.  In a small presentation, Levy Court President Terry Pepper and Vice-President Allen Angel, provided a check to Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr. in the amount of $48,939.54 as an expression of deep appreciation for the work the Dover Police Department does on behalf of Kent County residents within the municipality.

The Grant Funding is intended to be used solely and exclusively within the City’s Law Enforcement Agency for supporting the law enforcement services within its jurisdiction, with the condition that the Dover Police Department provide the County with brief correspondence indicating how the Grant is being used. 

Shortly after that presentation, Dr. Joel Halpern who was present for the county presentation, surprised members of the Dover Police Department by making a private donation of $10,000 toward the department’s K9 unit.  

Chief Johnson stated: “The Dover PD would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to the Levy Court members and Dr. Joel Halpern who recognized the need for, and can appreciate the value of, this type of investment in public safety.  For all the right reasons, traditional sources of public safety funding are very structured with limited flexibility.  This funding will allow us to react quickly in support of community policing and community problem solving.  More specifically, it will support training, our K9 mission, new community engagement initiatives [youth, seniors, at-risk persons], and help in time-critical situations that require funding support not previously identified in other areas of the budget.  With this funding comes the added agility needed to allow us to be more effective in our agency mission.” 

Incident Number: 50-21-22938

Date/Time:  Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 7:59 p.m.

Location: Holmes Street and Moriarty 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 charged Michael Haith (43) with firearms  offenses on Tuesday evening.  At approximately 7:59 p.m., officers contacted Haith as part of a separate criminal investigation and found him to be in possession of a handgun and 2.4 grams of marijuana.

Haith was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana (civil)

Incident Number: 50-21-22937

Date/Time:  Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 7:58 p.m.

Location: Barrister Place and South 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 charged Malachi Moore (20) with firearms and drug offenses on Tuesday evening.  At approximately 7:58 p.m., officers observed Moore driving an Off Highway Vehicle (dirtbike) in the area of Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road.  When Moore was stopped, he was found in possession of a handgun, 10.1 grams of marijuana, and a digital scale.  Two additional grams of marijuana were found on Moore’s person when he was transported to the Dover Police Department holding facility.  

Moore was committed to SCI on a $52,500 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (Possessing Drugs)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation