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UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Juvenile

**UPDATE**
The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Autumn Dischar. Dischar has been located and was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for an evaluation.


Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-28059

Date:  Friday, September 9, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Location: 1100 Block of Monroe Terrace, Dover, DE

Contac:  Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Autumn Dischar, a 13-year-old Dover girl. Dischar suffers from multiple conditions that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Dischar is described as a white female, 5’3″ in height, approximately 105 pounds with brown hair, and brown eyes. Dischar voluntarily left her residence at approximately 6:45 p.m. At the time, she was wearing a blue dress with white floral print, black sweatpants, and no shoes. She was last seen walking toward South Governors Avenue from Monroe Terrace.

If you have any information on Dischar’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111

Kidnapping and Rape Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania

Incident Number: 50-22-27259

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 2:24 a.m.

Location: Vacant business in the area of 730 West Division Street, 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 Mark Coleman, a 33-year-old Maryland man, for kidnapping and rape after an incident that occurred September 3rd, 2022. At 2:24 a.m. on September 3rd, the Delaware State Police took the report of a rape involving a 14-year-old female of Dover. After speaking with the victim, it was determined that the incident occurred within the City of Dover and the investigation was turned over to Dover Police Department detectives. Detectives learned that Coleman is known to the victim and picked her up from a residence outside of the City. Coleman then drove her to a vacant business in the area of 730 West Division Street Dover, DE. While at the business, Coleman began to physically assault the victim and prevented her from exiting the vehicle. After Coleman physically assaulted the victim, he began to sexually assault her. The victim was able to escape the vehicle by kicking and fighting with Coleman and eventually call 911 from a passerby’s cell phone. Coleman then fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus and treated for injuries sustained during this assault.

Shortly after this incident, Detectives obtained warrants for Coleman, however were unable to locate him at that time.

On 09/08/2022 Coleman was taken into custody by the Middletown Township Police Department in Pennsylvania after being contacted on an unrelated complaint. 

Coleman is currently being held in Bucks County Detention Center awaiting extradition back to Delaware on the following charges:
-Kidnapping Second Degree
-Rape Second Degree
-Assault Second Degree
-Theft Under $1500 (2x)
-Terroristic Threatening
-Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree

The relationship between Coleman and the victim is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

A photo of Coleman is unavailable at this time.

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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(Subject Located) Dover Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 12-year-old

**UPDATE**

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the request for assistance in locating Sleenah Poole. Poole has been located safe.

Incident Number: 50-22-27932

Date/Time:  Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:21 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Meadow Garden Lane, 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 seeking assistance in locating 12-year-old Sleenah Poole, of Dover, DE. Poole was last see leaving her residence in the unit block of Meadow Garden Lane at approximately 6:21 p.m. on Thursday. Poole is a black female, approximately 4’8″, 140 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes. Poole was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt, purple tye-dye pants and black shoes. Poole is believed to be a voluntary runaway and attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful. 

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 can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com



Dover Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 12-year-old

Incident Number: 50-22-27932

Date/Time:  Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:21 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Meadow Garden Lane, 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 seeking assistance in locating 12-year-old Sleenah Poole, of Dover, DE. Poole was last see leaving her residence in the unit block of Meadow Garden Lane at approximately 6:21 p.m. on Thursday. Poole is a black female, approximately 4’8″, 140 pounds, with brown hair, and brown eyes. Poole was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt, purple tye-dye pants and black shoes. Poole is believed to be a voluntary runaway and attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful. 

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 can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com