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UPDATED (SUBJECT LOCATED AND RETURNED HOME) Gold Alert Issued for Dover Teen

 

UPDATE (November 4th, 2021): The Gold Alert for Jacob Maddox has been lifted.  He was located and has returned to his home.


Incident/Complaint#
:  50-21-32810

Date:  Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at  2:40 p.m.

Location:   Lester Court, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Sgt. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jacob Maddox (15).  Maddox was last seen leaving his residence on Lester Court in Dover on October 28th at approximately 2:40 p.m. Maddox has a condition that may pose a threat to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated.  Maddox is a black male, 5’8″ , 195 pounds, with dreadlocks.  Maddox was last seen wearing a blue winter puff coat, black jeans, and black sneakers.  

If you have any information regarding Maddox’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111 or 911 immediately.

Jacob Maddox
Dover, DE

 

 

Investigation Leads to Drug and Firearms Arrest

 

Incident Number: 50-21-32701

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 8:48 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of 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 Brandon Thompson (29) on drug and firearm charges following an investigation on Wednesday evening.  At approximately 8:48 p.m., officers observed Thompson in a parking lot of a restaurant in the 300 Block of N. DuPont Highway.  Officers observed Thompson conceal an item underneath of his truck.  A short time later, officers conducted a traffic stop on Thompson and observed a handgun in plain view inside of the truck.  Thompson was taken into custody without incident.  During a search of the vehicle, officers located a magnetic box underneath of the truck.  The following items were located inside of the box:
-11 grams of MDMA
-5.5 grams of Methamphetamine
-2.1 grams of Marijuana
-6.2 grams of Cocaine
-5 bags of Heroin

Once Thompson was transported to the Dover Police holding facility, officers performed a search and located an additional 29 bags of heroin on Thompson’s person.

Thompson was committed to SCI on a $50,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (Drug Possession)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver MDMA
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession of Methamphetamine
-Possession of Cocaine
-Possession of Marijuana

Brandon Thompson
Hartly, DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance.  You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at: Diane.Glenn@cj.state.de.us 

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Suspect in September 26th Arson Arrested in New Jersey

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: On Wednesday, October 27th, the U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force with assistance from the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Dondre Atkins, who was wanted on several charged stemming from a burglary and arson that occurred on September 26th, 2021.  Atkins was arrested without incident in Irvington, New Jersey.  Atkins is being held in New Jersey pending his extradition to Delaware.

Incident Number: 50-21-29125

Date/Time: Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at 11:17 a.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 searching for a suspect involved in an arson on Sunday, September 26th, 2021.  At approximately 11:17 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 Block of New Castle Avenue for a fire that was intentionally set.  Before officers arrived, the residents were able to extinguish the fire.  Further investigation revealed that Dondre Atkins (32) opened an unsecured bedroom window and lit curtains on fire in the room where a juvenile was sleeping.   Atkins then fled from the scene.  No injuries resulted from the incident.

Atkins is currently wanted by the Dover Police Department on the following offenses:
-Arson 1st Degree
-Home Invasion (Burglary 1st Degree)
-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (5x)
-Criminal Mischief

Dondre Atkins
Dover, DE

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.