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Day: August 9, 2021

Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Arrest

Dover Police Department

Incident Number: 50-21-23335

Date/Time:  Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 9:39 p.m.

Location: McDowell Drive and Carver 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 an 18-year-old man for Carrying a Concealed Deadly weapon during a traffic stop on Friday night.  At approximately 9:39 p.m., officers stopped Nashere Edwards for a stop sign violation.  While the vehicle was stopping, Edwards was seen reaching in the area of the rear passenger side.  During the stop, officers observed a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine on the floorboard of the rear passenger side.  Edwards was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edwards was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Traffic Offenses

Nashere Edwards
Dover, DE

Occupied Vehicle Shot on Whatcoat Drive

Dover Police Department

Incident Number: 50-21-23563

Date/Time:  Monday, August 9th, 2021 at 4:51 a.m.

Location: Whatcoat Drive (in the area of Building 956), 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 on Whatcoat Drive.  Officers responded to the area at approximately 4:51 a.m. on Monday, August 9th for a report of shots fired.  When officers arrived they contacted two subjects who advised they were in  van with four other people when unknown suspects began firing at them.  No injuries were reported, but the van was struck three times.  Twelve shell casings were located in the area where the incident occurred.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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.