Date/Time:Â Â Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 7:29 p.m.
Location: Kent Budget Inn, 383 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid  Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Deloris Unsworth(42) on drug charges on Wednesday evening. Dover officers executed a search warrant at a Kent Budget Inn room belonging to Unsworth at approximately 7:29 p.m. on Wednesday as a result of a drug investigation. During the search, officers located 12.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine. Unsworth was taken into custody without incident.
Unsworth was released on a $36,200 unsecured bond on the following offenses: -Possession with Intent to Deliver a controlled substance in a Tier 2 Quantity -Possession with Intent to Deliver a controlled substance -Possession of a controlled substance in a Tier 2 Quantity -Possession of drug paraphernalia
The Dover Police Department will once again bring the National Night Out to the Dover community on Tuesday, August 16th from 6-8pm. The event brings the Dover Police Department, along with several emergency agencies and military personnel to one place where the public can bring their families to meet and greet local heroes and see the equipment used in their jobs while forming a positive relationship with the community. In addition to appearances and demonstrations by these agencies, Night Out will feature fun activities for all ages along with food and beverages for all while supplies last. The venue for the event has been moved to the Dover High School at 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE.
The National Night Out provides a variety of agencies with an opportunity to show our citizens what services they provide, the vehicles and equipment they use, and a chance to interact with personnel in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Dover Police Department requests that political candidates/officials do NOT campaign, distribute handbills, or other materials at this event.
If you would like more information or wish to register your agency/organization to set up a display at the event, please e-mail: contact@doverpolice.org
MEDIA:Â Media are welcome to attend the event. Requests for images from previous events should be made through M/Cpl. Ryan Schmid by email at: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
UPDATE (August 9th, 2022): The Dover Police Department has cancelled the AMBER Alert for Taniyah Quail-Marker. Taniyah Quail-Marker has been found safe.
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-22-24527
Date:Â Â Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 8:12 a.m.
Location: 100 Block of Macdonald Grove, Leander Lakes Apartments, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information:Â Master Corporal Ryan Schmid / Public Information Officer
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has issued an AMBER Alert for Taniyah Quail-Marker, a 17-year-old female from Dover. Taniyah Quail-Marker left a relative’s residence at approximately midnight on August 9th with a male subject. Attempts to contact Taniyah Quail-Marker or locate her have been unsuccessful. Based on evidence obtained at this point in the investigation, it is believed that Taniyah Quail-Marker’s safety may be at risk and that her missing status may not be voluntary. Taniyah was last seen wearing a blue cookie monster shirt, shorts, and white crocs. Taniyah was last seen with a light skinny black male, dreadlocks, wearing dark clothing, inside of a blue Nissan Versa with Alaska registration JPL799. Taniyah is described as a black female, 5’04”, approximately 240 pounds. A recent photo of Taniyah and a picture of what the vehicle may look like are below.
If you have any information regarding this case please contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911 immediately.
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested Unique Trader Jr., a 19-year-old Dover man, on weapons charges following a traffic stop Monday afternoon. At approximately 3:36 p.m., officers from the Street Crimes Unit stopped Trader Jr. in a vehicle after observing a traffic violation near the intersection of Saulsbury Road and Walker Road. Trader Jr. was found to have an active warrant from Dover Police and was taken into custody without incident. Trader Jr. was found to be in possession of a black 9mm handgun, which had no engraved serial number.
Trader Jr. was committed to SCI on an $18,100 secured bail on the following charges:
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of An Untraceable Firearm -Felony Breach of Release
Unique Trader Jr. Dover, Delaware
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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Location: Top Notch Sewing, 146 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE and Maxine’s Fashions, 144 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested Jonathan Christopher, a 32-year-old Dover man, following two commercial burglaries that occurred Sunday evening. Officers responded to Top Notch Sewing for the report of a burglary, after the business owner called to report a black male, dread locked hair, striped shirt inside of the business, which was currently closed. The business owner advised the suspect had removed items from the store and left walking south. The business owner also advised that the suspect was with a white female, wearing a dress during this incident.
Officers located Christopher in the surrounding area, matching the above description, and took him into custody without incident. Christopher was found in possession of drug paraphernalia at the time of his arrest. Through this investigation, it was determined that Christopher had broken the dead lock off of an adjoining business, Maxine’s Fashions. Christopher then entered the business and took several articles of clothing before leaving.
The identity of the white female suspect is still unknown.
Christopher was released on O.R. bond on the following charges: -Burglary Third Degree (2x) -Theft $1500 or Greater -Conspiracy Second Degree -Theft under $1500 -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia -Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
Jonathan Christopher Dover, 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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Date/Time:Â Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 5:57 a.m.
Location: Walgreens, 1001 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE
Contact:  Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid  Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, August 6th, at Walgreens. During the overnight hours, while the business was closed, a black male wearing a black mask, light colored shirt, and shorts broke a window and entered the business. While inside, the suspect took several cartons of cigarettes, placed them into a bag, and left the store.
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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The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
Date and Time: Friday, August 5th, 2022 at 12:15 a.m.
Location: Parking lot of Bally’s Casino, 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department arrested Zakeer Washington (27) on drug and gun charges early Friday morning after a drug investigation. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit began an investigation into Washington after learning he was going to be in the parking lot of Bally’s Casino, 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE with drugs. Officers responded Bally’s and attempted to contact Washington inside of a vehicle. Washington began ramming police vehicles in an attempt to flee, however he was taken into custody shortly after without further incident. A search of Washington’s vehicle led to the discovery of 1.312 grams of heroin/fentanyl, a 9mm handgun, and $2,233 of suspected drug proceeds. It was later found that Washington was also wanted on unrelated charges by the Bridgeville Police Department.
Washington was charged with the following offenses and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $104,100 cash bail:
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin -Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity -Resisting Arrest with force or violence -Drug Paraphernalia
Zakeer Washington Wilmington, Delaware
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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