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UPDATE (LOCATED): Gold Alert Issued for Dover Teen

UPDATE: The Gold Alert for Alexandra Baker has been cancelled after she was located on December 7th, 2021.

Incident/Complaint#:ย ย 50-21-37313

Date:  Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 6:53 a.m.

Location: 400 Block of Northdown Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Alexandra Baker (16).  Baker was last seen leaving her residence in the 400 Block of Northdown Drive on Tuesday morning.  Baker is a black female, 4’10”, 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and possibly wearing a black jacket. Baker made statements prior to leaving her residence that are concerning for her safety.

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

Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Arrest

Incident Number: 50-21-37094

Date/Time:ย  Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at 2:10 a.m.

Location: N. DuPont Highway and 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 Travis Ostan (19) on firearms and drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday morning. At approximately 2:10 a.m., officers stopper Ostan for a motor vehicle violation in the area of White Oak Road and North DuPont Highway. During the stop, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana and observed paraphernalia in plain view. During a search of the vehicle, a 9mm handgun was located under the driver seat. In addition to the firearm, officers also located a total of 7 Oxycodone pills and a digital scale.

Ostan was committed to SCI on a $27,653 cash bail on the following offenses:
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited
-Drug Paraphernalia
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Oxycodone
-Possession of Marijuana
-Motor Vehicle Violations

Travis Ostan
Townsend, DE

If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130.ย  Callers may remain anonymous.ย ย 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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Two Arrested After Shots Fired Near Simon Circle

Incident Number: 50-21-36582

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 at 12:17 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of West North 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 two suspects on firearms charges on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a report of shots being fired in the 800 Block of West North Street/Area of Simon Circle. After responding to the area after receiving multiple calls reporting shots fired, officers reviewed surveillance footage and were able to identify a residence that the suspect(s) fled into. After obtaining a search warrant, officers called the occupants of the home outside and took them into custody without incident. A search of the home led to the recovery of two handguns inside the residence.

Kaharri Jackson (19-year-old male) was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (3x)
-Tampering with Physical Evidence

A 15-year-old male suspect was charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (juvenile)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Tampering with Physical Evidence

Bond information and mugshots were not available at the time of release.