Month: November 2021

 

 

Incident Number: 50-21-33904

Date/Time:  Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at 12:01 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of S. New 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 Charmize Seymore-West (18) on weapons offenses after fleeing from officers on Sunday afternoon.  Officers attempted to contact Seymore-West at approximately 12:01 p.m. regarding a loitering violationin the 100 Block of S. New Street.  Seymore-West fled from officers on foot but was apprehended a short time later.  As Seymore-West was running, he threw a loaded 9mm handgun and a baggie containing 21 grams of marijuana.  Seymore-West was committed to SCI on a $10,220 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x)
-Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Marijuana
-Loitering

 

 

 

Incident Number: 50-21-33828

Date/Time:  See Narrative

Location: Delaware Auto, 1319 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Delaware Auto on West Division Street.  The incident occurred sometime between 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5th, 2021 and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.  During this time period an unknown suspect forced entry into a garage through a boarded up window and removed a set of keys from the building.  The suspect then took a 2008 Ford Taurus with unknown New Jersey tags from the parking lot.  

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: 50-21-33940

Date/Time:  Monday, November 8th, 2021 at 12:13 a.m.

Location: Parking Lot of Dover Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, 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 attempted rape that occurred early Monday morning on the property of the Dover Library located at 35 Loockerman Plaza.  A 45-year-old woman was in the area of the library when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect.  The suspect struck the victim multiple times and threw her to the ground and began to remove her clothing.  As the victim was screaming for help, two men in the area ran to the victim to assist and confronted the suspect.  The suspect then fled on foot.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.

The following images of the suspect were collected from area surveillance footage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: 50-21-33505

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 3:02 p.m.

Location: 200 Block of Sheldrake Circle, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested several suspects on drug charges on Wednesday afternoon in the 200 Block of Sheldrake Circle following an investigation into narcotics sales.  Officers checked the home after determining that Tyrese Tilghman-Benson (23) was on probation and residing at the home.  During the check, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana inside the home.  Inside the residence, officers contacted Temple Jefferson (23), William Johnson (19), Breauna Crosby (20), and Tilghman-Benson.  Officers obtained a search warrant for the home and discovered that Johnson and Crosby were in possession of 212.2 grams of marijuana.  Jefferson was found hiding in a bathroom and was in possession of 249 doses of MDMA.

Tilghman-Benson was released on a criminal summons for marijuana possession.

Temple Jefferson was committed to SCI on a $40,000 cash bail on the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver MDMA
-Possession of MDMA
-Drug Paraphernalia

Johnson and Crosby were both released on O.R. bonds on the following offenses:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Possession of Marijuana
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Incident Number: 50-21-32670

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.

Location: See Narrative

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested Javonte Brown on a firearms offense and Violation of Probation stemming from an October 27th, 2021 probation check.  On that day, a routine home visit was conducted on Brown’s residence in the Unit Block of S. New Street.  During the visit, officers located a shotgun inside of the home.  Officers seized the weapon and had it examined for fingerprints.  On November 3rd, 2021, the prints that were obtained were confirmed to belong to Brown and an arrest warrant was obtained.  Officers conducted surveillance and observed Brown traveling in a vehicle in Harrington, DE.  A vehicle stop was conducted and Brown was taken into custody without incident.

Brown was committed to SCI on a $10,000 cash bond on one count of Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited and issued a Violation of Probation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

Dover Police Website

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Incident Number: 50-21-33549

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 10:48 p.m.

Location: Area of 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 arrested a 32-year-old Dover man on drug and firearm offenses on Wednesday evening.  Officers patrolling the area of S. New Street and W. Reed Street observed a black Toyota Corolla parked on the side of the road with a female in the driver’s seat and Michael Carrington standing on the passenger side.  Officers learned the vehicle was reported stolen out of Troop 7 of the Delaware State Police after running the tags.  When officer’s approached, the female and Carrington began to walk away.  As officer’s attempted to contact the pair, Carrington fled on foot.  Carrington was apprehended a short time later after an officer utilized their Taser.  During the foot pursuit, Carrington threw a bag containing 25.2 grams of marijuana and was found to be in possession of 2.7 grams of crack cocaine.  During the investigation, officers were able to determine that Carrington was operating a Honda Accord that was parked in front of the stolen vehicle, which was confirmed using video surveillance.  During a search of that vehicle, officers located a handgun in plain view, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia.

Carrington was committed to SCI on a $10,500 secured bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Marijuana
-Possession of Crack Cocaine
-Drug Paraphernalia

Michael Carrington
Dover, DE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

Dover Police Website

Facebook

Twitter

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