Month: November 2022

Incident Number: 50-22-35663

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 1:55 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Gristmill Drive 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 Daquan Watson, 22, of Dover, DE, on weapons and drug charges following an administrative search Thursday afternoon. The investigation began when members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit assisted Delaware Probation and Parole with an administrative search at Watson’s residence in the 100 block of Gristmill Drive Dover, DE. A black Taurus G2C handgun and 17 bags of heroin were located as a result of the search. Watson was taken into custody without incident and was transported to Dover Police Department where he was arraigned through JP#2.

Watson was committed to SCI on $30,200 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
-Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person
-Possession of a Counterfeit Controlled Substance

Incident Number: 50-22-35681

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 4:06 p.m.

Location: The Depot, 595 Forest 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 is investigating a shooting that occurred at The Depot Thursday afternoon, leaving a 23-year-old Dover man injured. At approximately 4:06 p.m., Dover Police responded Bayhealth Kent Campus for the report of a man with a gunshot wound to his hand. Officers went to the hospital and contacted the victim who told them that he was at the Depot earlier in the day and was shot by a black male wearing a black puffy coat. No further description of the suspect is available at this time. No other injuries were reported as a result of this shooting.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to 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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Incident Number: 50-22-34425

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1:20 a.m.

Location: Armiger’s, 420 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Armiger’s early Saturday morning. At approximately 1:20 a.m., Dover Police responded to the business for a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, officers determined that a garage door window had been broken by a black male suspect. Once the window was broken, the suspect entered the business, removed property, and fled the area on foot. No other description is being provided at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to 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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Incident Number: 50-22-35054

Date/Time:  Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 01:50 a.m.

Location: Thames Drive / Trafalgar Drive, 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 a 15-year-old male from Dover, DE on weapons charges following a trespassing complaint early Saturday morning. The investigation began at approximately 1:50 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for a suspect going through a vehicle in the 400 block of Worchester Drive. Officers responded and located the suspect in the area of Thames Drive and Trafalgar Drive and attempted to contact him. The suspect ran from the officer and while running, threw a handgun from his jacket pocket, and continued running. The suspect was eventually taken into custody without further incident and officers recovered a loaded polymer 80 9mm handgun in the area he was observed throwing the firearm. The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old male from Dover, and he was found in possession of screwdriver and wrench. Further investigation revealed the suspect was attempting to steal vehicles however he was unsuccessful.

The 15-year-old male was transported to Dover Police and arraigned through JP7.

He was committed to Stevenson House on $12,600 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (2x)
-Possession of Burglars Tools
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Possession of marijuana
-Resisting Arrest
-Trespassing Second Degree

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Incident Number: 50-22-35005/50-22-34986

Date/Time:  Friday, November 11, 2022, at 8:14 a.m.

Location: Unit block of Liberty Drive, 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 a 16-year-old male and 17-year-old male, both of Felton, DE, following a stolen vehicle investigation. The investigation began early Friday when the victim, who resides in the unit block of Liberty Drive, reported her vehicle stolen. The vehicle was a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. At approximately 12:50 p.m. on Friday, the victim contacted Dover Police again and advised that her vehicle was in the area of Stevenson Drive. Officers responded to the area and located the vehicle on Fair Wind Place Dover, DE.

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle at which time it accelerated over a grassy area and fled. The vehicle continued to flee, striking a City of Dover fire hydrant and eventually caused an accident at the intersection of White Oak Road and Bay Tree Drive when it failed to yield the right of way to 2015 Honda Civic. Police were able to take the 16-year-old-male driver and 17-year-old-male passenger into custody. As a result of the collision, both defendants and three other individuals were taken to Bayhealth Medical Center for treatment. Once the juveniles were released from the hospital, they were transported to Dover Police where they were processed and arraigned through JP7.

The 16-year-old-male was released on OR bond to his guardian on the following charges:
-Theft $1500 or Greater
-Disregarding a Police Officer Signal
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Theft Under $1500
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000
-Driving without a Valid License
-Fail to Yield Right of Way when entering or crossing
-Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
-Carless Driving

The 17-year-old male was released on OR bond to his guardian on the following charges:
-Theft $1500 or Greater
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Christopher Madura. Madura has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-35175

Date:  Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 08:25 a.m.

Location: Unit block of Fairway Lakes Drive, 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 issued a Gold Alert for Christopher Madura, a 36-year-old male of Dover, DE. Madura suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Madura is described as a white male, 6’2″, approximately 160 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Madura was last seen leaving his residence in the unit block of Fairway Lakes Drive on November 13th and was wearing a pink Nike shirt, tan pants, with an unknown color backpack at the time.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-35175

Date:  Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 08:25 a.m.

Location: Unit block of Fairway Lakes Drive, 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 issued a Gold Alert for Christopher Madura, a 36-year-old male of Dover, DE. Madura suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Madura is described as a white male, 6’2″, approximately 160 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Madura was last seen leaving his residence in the unit block of Fairway Lakes Drive on November 13th and was wearing a pink Nike shirt, tan pants, with an unknown color backpack at the time.

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

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for King Mitchell. Mitchell has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-34995

Date:  Friday, November 11, 2022 at 9:49 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Willis 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 has issued a Gold Alert for King Mitchell, a 74-year-old male of Dover, DE. Mitchell suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Mitchell is described as a black male, 5’7″, approximately 145 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Mitchell was last seen leaving his residence in the 100 block of Willis Road on November 10th between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and was wearing a blue shirt, gray pants, black coat, and black shoes at the time.

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