Day: October 10, 2022

Incident Number: 50-22-31416

Date/Time:  Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 4:41 p.m.

Location:  Roma’s Pizza, 1057 Walker Road, 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 shooting at Roma’s Pizza that left a Dover man injured Sunday evening. At approximately 4:41 p.m., the Dover Police Department received a call for a shooting at Roma’s Pizza. Officers responded and located an adult male victim, of Dover, DE, who had been shot in his upper torso. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he received treatment and was listed in stable condition. Detectives arrived on scene and located one .22 caliber shell casing inside of the restaurant and five 9mm casings outside of the restaurant. Through the investigation, it was determined that someone fired the .22 caliber gun inside of the store striking the victim. After this shot was fired, several people ran from the store. After the .22 caliber was fired inside and people began to run, another individual fired the five shots from the 9mm outside of the store. No other victims were located  and the identity of the suspects is currently unknown. No  suspect description is available 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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**UPDATE** SEE ORIGINAL RELEASE BELOW

The Dover Police Department has arrested Brian Bowers, a 36-year-old Dover man, following a burglary investigation that began on October 4th, 2022 at Happy 13 Liquors. Detectives responded to Happy 13 Liquors on October 4th at approximately 10:15 a.m. to investigate a burglary that had occurred at the store overnight. Through the ensuing investigation, Bowers was identified as a suspect and Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. On Friday, October 7th, 2022 at approximately 08:00 a.m., patrol officers observed Bowers in the 100 block of South New Street and took him into custody without incident.

Bowers was transported to Dover Police and arraigned at JP2.

Bowers was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Over $1500
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000

**Original Release**
Incident Number: 50-22-30786

Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 4:19 a.m.

Location: Happy 13 Liquors, 262 South 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 is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Tuesday, October 4th, at Happy 13 Liquors. Dover Police were called to the store at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the report of a burglary . The ensuing investigation revealed that at approximately 4:19 a.m. hours, while the business was closed, a male suspect broke a glass window and entered the business. While inside, the suspect took tobacco products, alcohol, and an undisclosed amount of money. After obtaining the property from the business the suspect fled on foot.

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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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Madeline Thompson. She has been found safe.

Incident/Complaint#: 50-22-31447

Date:  Monday, October 10, 2022 at 1:30 a.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, 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 Madeline Thompson, a 24-year-old Magnolia woman. Thompson suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Thompson is described as a white female, 5’10” in height, approximately 180 pounds with brown hair, and brown eyes. Thompson was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus on October 10, 2022 at approximately 1:30 a.m. At the time she was wearing a brown top.

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