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Dover Man Wanted After Fleeing from Police

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Incident Number: 50-22-5445

Date/Time:  Sunday, February 20th, 2022

Location: North DuPont Highway at North State 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 seeking Tanagon Sripongsai (22) of Dover, who is wanted after fleeing from officers during a traffic stop.  Officers stopped Sripongsai for a motor vehicle violation in the area of North DuPont Highway and North State Street on Sunday, February 20th at 11:08 a.m.  After officers made contact with Sripongsai, locked the doors to the car and put his window up.  He then put the car in gear and accelerated his vehicle over a curb and fled the area.  Officers chose to discontinue the pursuit due to safety concerns at the time.  

Sripongsai is currently wanted for the following offenses:
-Disregard Police Officer Signal
-Resisting Arrest
-Multiple Traffic Violations

 

Tanagon Sripongsai
Photo from November 2021 Dover Police arrest

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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Dover Police Investigating Pair of Burglary Incidents

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Incident Number: 50-22-5346/5343

Date/Time:  Saturday, February 19th, 2022 

Location: D & D Liquors, 1107 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE and Dover Tobacco, 1255 S. State 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 pair of commercial burglary incidents that occurred early Saturday morning.  The first incident occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. at D&D Liquors at 1107 South DuPont Highway when a male and female suspect approach the business.  The female attempted to use a hammer to pry open/break windows but was unsuccessful.  Both suspects fled the area at that time. The second incident occurred at approximately 5:02 a.m. at the Dover Tobacco store located at 1255 South State Street.  Two male suspects broke a window to the store and entered.  Once inside, the suspects stole various tobacco products worth over $1,500.  One male suspect was wearing a coat with a dark colored hooded sweatshirt underneath, mask, black pants with a white stripe, and was carrying a red WAWA bag.  The second suspect was a male wearing dark clothing with black and red sneakers.

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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Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested After Pursuit

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Incident Number: 50-22-5420

Date/Time:  Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 10:58 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of S. Governors 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 a 27-year-old man after he stole a vehicle on Saturday night.  Officers took a report of stolen white Honda Accord from the unit block of South Governors Avenue.  Once the officer took the report, they observed the stolen vehicle being operated by Nafis Shakir in the area of Loockerman Street and South New Street.  Officers attempted to stop the car but Shakir fled from officers, traveling south on POW-MIA Parkway.  A police officer with the Camden Police Department successfully used Stop Sticks (tire deflation device), causing Shakir to stop the vehicle in the area of Old North Road in Camden.  Shakir exited the vehicle and fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers.  

Shakir was committed to SCI on a $6,325 bond on the following charges:
-Theft of Motor Vehicle
-Resisting Arrest
-Disregard Police Officer Signal
-Criminal Mischief (2x)
-Multiple Traffic Offenses

 

Nafis Shakir
Smyrna, 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

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

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