Date/Time:Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 9:09 p.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 arrested three suspects on drug charges while assisting Delaware Probation and Parole with a drug investigation on Wednesday night. At approximately 9:09 p.m., officers checked a room at the Capital Inn where Jerome Miller (36, Dover), Phillip Nelson (42, Smyrna), and Kelly Lawlor (31, Dover) were located. Durin a search of the room, officers located 17.2 grams of fentanyl and 112 bags of heroin.
All three suspects were charged with the following offenses: -Possession of Fentanyl -Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl -Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Drug Paraphernalia
Phillip Nelson was also received a Violation of Probation.
Miller and Nelson were each committed to SCI on $31,500 cash bonds. Lawlor was released on a $31,500 unsecured bond.
Date/Time:Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 9:53 a.m.
Location: Fiddlers Green, 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 domestic related shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning on Fiddlers Green. The Dover Police Department received calls from Gabrielle Clark (21, South Carolina) and a male subject (Clark’s father) at the residence regarding a domestic related matter. During the call, multiple gunshots were heard. Clark fled the scene prior to police arrival. During the domestic related altercation, Clark shot multiple rounds, striking the male’s vehicle. Clark fled in a silver Nissan Versa with Texas Registration: MKR9410. Clark is a black female who was wearing a pink/orange shirt. No further description is available. Warrants are currently being obtained for three counts of Reckless Endangering 1st Degree and other related offenses.
During the investigation, W. Reily Brown Elementary School was notified of the incident by police due to the close proximity to the school. While there was no threat to the school, officers were on scene as a precaution.
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.
Location: Whatcoat Apartments, 900 Block of Whatcoat 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 five persons during a search warrant on Monday in connection with two shooting incidents that occurred at Whatcoat Apartments. At approximately 3:28 p.m. officers from the Dover Police Department and U.S. Marshal’s First State Fugitive Task Force executed the search warrant in the 900 Block of Whatcoat Apartments. As a result of the search warrant, officers recovered a revolver that was concealed in a toilet, a handgun, and assorted ammunition.
Duwanyae Smith (23,Chestertown, MD) was arrested in connection with aJuly 24th shooting that injured a 15-year-old. Smith was committed to SCI on a $184,000 cash bond on the following charges from the July 24th incident and the search warrant: -Possession of a Firearm During Commission of Felony (2x) -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (4x) -Tampering with Physical Evidence -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Reckless Endangering (2x)
A mugshot of Smith was not available at the time of release.
Three 17-year-old males and a 16-year-old male were also arrested during the search warrant. Of those offenders, Carnell Hill (16) and Unique Trader (17) were charged in connection with anAugust 9th shooting on Whatcoat Drive. Three offenders are from Dover and Trader is from the Camden, DE area.
Carnell Hill and Unique Trader were charged with the following offenses relating to the August 9th shooting incident: -Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (3x) -Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
All of the juveniles (including Hill and Trader) were also charged with the following offenses stemming from the search warrant: -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2x) -Tampering with Physical Evidence -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Carnell Hill was committed to Stevenson Juvenile Detention Center on a $26,500 secured bond. Unique Trader was committed to Stevenson Juvenile Detention Center on a $49,000 cash bond. Two 17-year-old offenders were committed to Stevenson Juvenile Detention Center on $26,500 secured bonds.
Carnell Hill Dover, DEUnique Trader Camden, DE
Hill and Trader were charged with violent felonies (Reckless Endangering 1st Degree), allowing their names and mugshots to be released per department policy. Smith’s mugshot will be added to this release when it becomes available.
Location: Saulsbury Road and Walker 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 arrested a 24-year-old female on gun charges during a traffic stop on Monday morning. Officers stopped Kadaisia Evan for an equipment violation in the area of Saulsbury Road and Walker Road. During the stop, officers observed a handgun on the dashboard of the vehicle and could detect a strong odor of marijuana. The officers took Eva and a female passenger into custody without incident. During a search of the vehicle officers located 14.5 grams of marijuana and took custody of the handgun. A 20-year-old female was issued a civil citation for Possession of Marijuana. Kadaisia Evan was released on a $1,003 unsecured bond on the following charges: -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Possession of Marijuana (civil) -Drug Paraphernalia -Traffic Offenses
A mugshot was not available at the time of release.
Location: White Oak Apartments, 1001 White Oak 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 that wounded a 28-year-old man on Sunday night. At approximately 10:34 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of White Oak Apartments at 1001 White Oak Road for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located the male victim with a gunshot wound to the side of his head. A female witness advised that she was driving away from White Oak Apartments when a suspect began firing at the car, striking the male passenger. The male passenger was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of his injury and is in stable condition.
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.
The Dover Police Department is announcing the graduation of the Dover Municipal Police Academy. On Thursday, August 19th, 2021, the department hosted a graduation ceremony at the Dover High School auditorium to celebrate the end of the 19-week training academy. Twelve recruits from eight Delaware police agencies successfully completed the training and graduated.
Speakers at the ceremony included Chief of Staff of the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, Robert Coupe, who represented Attorney General Kathy Jennings, City of Dover Councilman and Dover Police Retiree, Ralph Taylor, City of Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, and City of Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson.
Several awards were also presented for outstanding performances by academy recruits:
Academic Achievement Award The Academic Achievement Award is awarded to the recruit who continued to demonstrate a high level of academic proficiency throughout academy training. Based on a series of tests to prove their understanding of course content, the recruits all received a final academic GPA. While all of the recruits demonstrated tremendous work in the academic area, this recruit earned the highest average in the class with a 97.6 GPA.
The award was presented to Ocean View Police recruit, Catherine Hazell.
Top Shot Award The Top Shot Award is awarded to the recruit who demonstrated the highest level of marksmanship proficiency and firearms safety throughout a series of day and night firearms training and qualification courses.
The Top Shot award was presented to Andrew Devine of the Dover Police Department.
Physical Fitness Award The Dover Police Academy Physical Fitness Award is awarded to the male and female police recruits who demonstrated a high level of physical fitness, strength, and endurance throughout the academy. These recruits also continued to push themselves to a higher level throughout the 19 weeks of physical training.
The Physical Fitness Awards were presented to Dover Police recruit, Andrew Devine and Smyrna Police recruit, Brooke Tucker.
Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award The Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award is given to the police recruit who showed the most resiliency during the academy. Francis Schneible began his law enforcement career with the Dover Police Department in 1968. Just one year into his tour, Schneible was shot by a shoplifting suspect who was armed with a shotgun. Schneible’s resiliency allowed him to continue to serve for four more years with Dover, later joining the Delaware State Police. Schneible unfortunately lost his life 24 years after the shooting due to difficulties stemming from his injuries he sustained.
The recipient of the Francis T. Schneible Award was Wilfredo Crespo, from the City of Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office. Members of the Schneible family were in attendance and also recognized during the presentation of this award.
Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award The Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award is given to the police recruit who displayed an outstanding effort and demonstrated quality leadership throughout the 19-week academy. This recruit always gave their best effort and went above and beyond to help their classmates throughout the challenges of the academy. Corporal Thomas Hannon began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department before joining the Dover Police Department in 2005. Corporal Thomas Hannon was also named the Top Municipal Recruit of his Delaware State Police 76th/64th Academy Class, which made it even more appropriate to name this award in his honor.
In 2012, Corporal Hannon suffered a leg injury during the arrest of a suspect and continued to suffer from complications as a result. On September 1st, 2017, Corporal Hannon lost his life as a result of medical complications stemming from the injury and subsequent surgeries.
The recipient of the Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award was Gunnar Goad of the Dover Police Department. Members of the Hannon family were in attendance and also recognized during the presentation of this award.
In his closing remarks, Academy Staff Instructor M/Cpl. Christopher Bumgarner reminded the recruits of the challenges that lie ahead and reminded them of the Core Values of the Dover Municipal Police Academy: “Life has thrown all of us many challenges and the world we live in is far from perfect. But I have faith, because of you and your commitment to this profession, despite those challenges. I believe you will make your community and our world a better and safer place as you continue to be the examples of COURAGE, PROFESSIONALISM, and INTEGRITY.
UPDATE (August 19th, 2021):The U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Emeka Dimkpa on August 19th. Dimkpa was wanted by the Dover Police Department on charged releated to a June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old man. Dimkpa was taken into custody in the 700 Block of Colleton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina at approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 19th. Dimkpa will be held by South Carolina authorities until extradited to Delaware where he will be charged with the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
UPDATE (July 12th, 2021): The Dover Police Department has charged Kyree Robinson (23) with the June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old male victim in the area of Frear Drive and Garfield Drive. Robinson was arrested on June 28th by the Dover Police Department after leading them on a vehicle chase that ended when Robinson crashed into three other vehicles in the intersection of Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue. Robinson was held on bond at SCI on charges stemming from that incident when detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest for his involvement in the June 21st shooting.
Robinson remains held at SCI with on an additional $62,000 secured bond on the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Kyree Robinson
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.
Location: 400 Block of East Water 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 executed a search warrant for a home in the 400 Block of East Water Street after locating Rubens Dorival (27) at the residence. Dorival had fled on a dirt bike from officers on August 4th and was wanted in connection with the incident and a second incident that occurred on August 16th. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on August 17th, officers took Dorival into custody at the residence and executed a search warrant. Inside of the apartment, officers located the dirt bike that Dorival was operating on August 4th and 16th, as well as a small amount of marijuana, a .22 caliber rifle, and a 9mm handgun.
Ruben Dorival Dover, DE Age: 27
Dorival was released on an O.R. bond on the following charges: -Disregard Police Signal -Resisting Arrest -Criminal Mischief -Multiple Traffic Offenses
Ashley Pitts, the 30-year-old female occupant of the home, was released on an O.R. bond on the following charges: -Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (2x) -Drug Paraphernalia -Possession of Marijuana (civil)
A photo of Pitts was not available at time of release.
