Day: December 18, 2022

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Rachel Denney. Denney has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-39012

Date:  Sunday, December 17, 2022 at 01:55 a.m.

Location: Wawa, 1450 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Rachel Denney, a 37-year-old female of Wilmington, DE. Denney suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Denney is described as a white female, 5’6″, approximately 135 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Denney was last known to be in the area of Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue at approximately 01:55 a.m. Sunday. It is unknown what she was wearing, however she is known to operate a 2020 Cadillac CT4. A stock photo of the vehicle is shown below.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-39012

Date:  Sunday, December 17, 2022 at 01:55 a.m.

Location: Wawa, 1450 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Rachel Denney, a 37-year-old female of Wilmington, DE. Denney suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Denney is described as a white female, 5’6″, approximately 135 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Denney was last known to be in the area of Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue at approximately 01:55 a.m. Sunday. It is unknown what she was wearing, however she is known to operate a 2020 Cadillac CT4. A stock photo of the vehicle is shown below.

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

Incident Number: 50-22-38974

Date/Time:  Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 2:48 a.m.

Location: 900 block of Woodcrest 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 is investigating the shooting death of Jeff Tolson, 28, of Dover, DE, that occurred early Sunday morning. The investigation began at approximately 2:48 a.m., when Dover Police received the call for shots fired in the 900 block of Woodcrest Drive. Officers responded and located Tolson laying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Officers began life saving efforts until Tolson was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. No suspect description is available at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bowman at 302-736-7141 or 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 a 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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