Day: November 12, 2021

Incident/Complaint#:  50-21-34545

Date:  Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 9:34 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Katrina Way, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Joseph Smith (19).  Smith has a condition that can impact his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated.  Smith was last seen at approximately 9:20 p.m., leaving his residence in the 100 Block of Katrina Way.  Smith is a black male, 6’2″, 176 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.  Smith was last seen wearing green t-shirt, blue pajama pants, and no shoes.  

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

Joseph Smith
Dover, DE

Incident Number: 50-21-34444

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:49 p.m.

Location: South New Street and West Reed 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 is investigating a shooting that left a 21-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his foot on Thursday night.  Officers responded to the area of South New Street and West Reed Street for a report of shots fired.  As officers arrived, they located the victim and provided aid until medics arrived and transported him to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment.  

While the victim has been uncooperative with the investigation, officers have been able to determine that a black male suspect exited a dark colored sedan parked at South Governors Avenue and Division Street and approached the area on foot.  The suspect opened fire at a group of subjects that were in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street and then fled on foot, entering the parked vehicle and fleeing.

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: 50-21-34426

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 7:33 p.m.

Location: Dover Express, 131 Saulsbury 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 an armed robbery that occurred at the Dover Express convenience store.  At approximately 7:33 p.m., an unknown black male suspect entered the business as an employee was closing it.  The suspect displayed a firearm and forced the employee behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of cash from two register tills before shoving the employee and fleeing.  

The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a black knit hat with a dreadlock wig, black glasses, a tan Dickies jacket, tan pants, and tan work boots.  The suspect was also riding a blue bicycle. The bicycle, tan jacket, and hat/wig were located nearby as officers searched for the suspect.  

The 40-year-old male victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of minor injuries.

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.