Month: August 2021

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

Incident Number: 50-21-22819

Date/Time:  Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at 10:19 p.m.

Location: 1000 Block of 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 arrested Kentrall Sisco on firearms charges during a domestic related investigation on Monday night.  Officers responded to the 1000 Block of White Oak Road for a domestic incident at approximately 10:19 p.m.  During the investigation it was discovered that Sisco had a handgun in his waistband and a loaded magazine in his pocket.  There were no charges stemming from the domestic incident as it was found to be verbal in nature only.  Sisco was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited

Incident Number: 50-21-22646

Date/Time:  Sunday, August 1st 2021 at 9:19 p.m.

Location: Schutte Park, Electric 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 Tyrone Snipes (29) on firearms charges on Sunday night.  Officers on patrol were checking the area of Schutte Park at 9:19 p.m. when they observed an occupied vehicle in the park after hours.  When officers attempted to contact the vehicle, it drover away.  Officers then conducted a traffic stop and contacted Tyrone Snipes, the sole occupant of the vehicle.  During the stop, officers could smell freshly burnt marijuana in the vehicle.  During a search, officers located a loaded handgun in Snipes’ waistband of his pants.  A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of an extended magazine and 3 grams of marijuana.  

Snipes was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana (Civil)

Incident Number: 50-21-22486

Date/Time:  Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 1:10 a.m.

Location: South Bradford Street and West Division 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 arrested a 23-year-old man on gun charges following a foot pursuit on Saturday morning.  At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers were in the area of S. Bradford Street when they heard a single gunshot.  Officers checking the area observed a suspect later identified as Akeem Ferrell, running in the area of the Minor Street Alley with a black handgun in his hand.  Ferrell refused to stop when ordered by police who pursued him onto Loockerman Street where he was arrested.  During a search, Ferrell was in possession of the handgun.  Ferrell was also found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of possession and had an active no-contact order from Kent County Superior Court that prohibited Ferrell from possessing a firearm.  

Ferrell was committed to SCI on a $9,000 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Firearm While Under the Influence
-Breach of Release
-Resisting Arrest

Incident Number: 50-21-22602

Date/Time:  Sunday, August 1st, 2021 at 6:43 a.m.

Location: Superlodge, 246 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 robbery that occurred at a room at the Superlodge motel at 246 N. DuPont Highway.  At approximately 6:43 a.m. on August 1st, a black male suspect and white female suspect approached a 25-year-old female at her room with knives and demanded money.  The victim complied and gave the suspects an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspects then fled in a vehicle.

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.

Incident Number: 50-21-22596

Date/Time:  Sunday, August 1st, 2021 at 3:38 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Stevenson 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 incident that occurred on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the Unit Block of Stevenson Drive in the Manchester Square community at approximately 3:38 a.m. and contacted a 26-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the shoulder.  The victim told officers that he was standing outside when an unknown black male approached him, shot him once and fled.  The victim could not provide any additional information and there were no known witnesses at the scene.  The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

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.