Location: Division Street at Kings Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information OfficeSergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on Friday evening. At approximately 7:44 p.m., a black 2019 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on Division Street, approaching the intersection of NE Kings Highway and Park Drive. The vehicle crossed the center line, striking a traffic island, and then striking a traffic signal pole at the northeast corner of the intersection. A 21-year-old female died as a result of injuries sustained during the collision. The 20-year-old male driver was not injured but is being evaluated for a possible medical condition/incident. The cause of the crash is unknown and pending further testing and investigation. Updates will be provided as available. 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: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 11:53 p.m.
Location: White Oak Road and Edgehill Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Kevin Pearsall (40) for a 4th offense DUI on Wednesday night. Officers stopped Pearsall at approximately 11:53 p.m. in the area of White Oak Road and Edgehill Avenue. Prior to stopping, officers observed Pearsall fail to stay within his lane of travel multiple times, nearly striking a curb. When officers attempted to stop Pearsall, he continued to travel through the intersection of Kings Highway and North DuPont Highway, failing to stop until reaching White Oak Road and Edgehill Avenue.
When officers contacted Pearsall, they detected signs of intoxication. Pearsall refused to perform any field sobriety tests for officers, so a blood search warrant was obtained. Pearsall was committed to SCI on a $4,500 secured bond on the following charges: -4th Offense DUI -Driving While Suspended/Revoked -Traffic Offenses
Kevin Pearsall 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: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 11:03 p.m.
Location: College Road and Kenton Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Matthew Anders (38) on firearm charges as the result of a firearms investigation. Anders was stopped by police on a traffic stop in the rea of College Road and Kenton Road at approximately 11:03 p.m. on June 1st. During the stop, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun underneath of the driver’s seat where Anders was seated. Additional ammunition and spent shell casings were also located within the vehicle.
Anders was committed to SCI on a $12,500 cash bond on the following offenses: -Possession of Untraceable Firearm -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
Matthew Anders Dover, DE
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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: Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 6:01 p.m.
Location: S. Kirkwood Street, South of Division Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information OfficeSergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested Hassan Perry (19) for a September 2021 shooting that occurred on S. Kirkwood Street (Original Story). Perry was developed as a suspect during the investigation and a warrant as obtained for his arrest on June 1st, 2022. At approximately 4:54 p.m., officers from the Dover Police Department and U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force located Perry in the parking lot of the Buggy Bath Car Wash at 666 S. DuPont Highway and took Perry into custody without incident. Perry was committed to SCI on a $120,000 cash bond on the following offenses:-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)-Assault 2nd Degree-Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (2x)-Criminal MischiefHassan Perry
Dover, DEIf 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.
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Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department and Delaware Probation and Parole arrested William Edwards on drug and firearms charges on Tuesday afternoon. As the result of a drug investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a vehicle operated by Edwards. During the search, officers located the following items: -loaded 9mm handgun -3.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine -3.1 grams of marijuana -50 doses of Clonazepam
Edwards was committed to SCI on a $144,000 cash bond on the following offenses: -Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine -Possession with Intent to Deliver Clonazepam -Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (3x) -Drug Paraphernalia -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of Marijuana (civil) -Violation of Probation
Location: Royal Farms, 295 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested Dion Williams (30) in the August 2021 shooting that occurred during a fight at a Royal Farms (Link to Original Story). Williams turned himself in to the Dover Police Department on May 31, 2022 at 8:40 p.m. and was committed to SCI on a $142,000 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Assault 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Dion Williams
Dover, DE
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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 Dover Police Department is announcing the graduation of the Dover Municipal Police Academy. On Friday, May 27th, 2022, the department hosted a graduation ceremony at the Central Middle School auditorium to celebrate the end of the 20-week training academy. Eighteen recruits from eight Delaware police agencies successfully completed the training and graduated.
Speakers at the ceremony included Chief Deputy Attorney General, Alex Mackler, who represented Attorney General Kathy Jennings, City of Dover City of Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, and City of Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson.
Several awards were also presented for outstanding performances by academy recruits:
Academic Achievement Award The Academic Achievement Award is awarded to the recruit who continued to demonstrate a high level of academic proficiency throughout academy training. Based on a series of tests to prove their understanding of course content, the recruits all received a final academic GPA. While all of the recruits demonstrated tremendous work in the academic area, this recruit earned the highest average in the class with a 98.1 GPA.
The award was presented to Lewes Police recruit, Isabelle Nadler.
Top Shot Award The Top Shot Award is awarded to the recruit who demonstrated the highest level of marksmanship proficiency and firearms safety throughout a series of day and night firearms training and qualification courses.
The Top Shot award was presented to John Thomas of the Georgetown Police Department.
Physical Fitness Award The Dover Police Academy Physical Fitness Award is awarded to the male and female police recruits who demonstrated a high level of physical fitness, strength, and endurance throughout the academy. These recruits also continued to push themselves to a higher level throughout the 19 weeks of physical training.
The Physical Fitness Awards were presented to Smyrna Police recruit, Eric Carrow and Dover Police recruit, Emily Gibson.
Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award The Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award is given to the police recruit who showed the most resiliency during the academy. Francis Schneible began his law enforcement career with the Dover Police Department in 1968. Just one year into his tour, Schneible was shot by a shoplifting suspect who was armed with a shotgun. Schneible’s resiliency allowed him to continue to serve for four more years with Dover, later joining the Delaware State Police. Schneible unfortunately lost his life 24 years after the shooting due to difficulties stemming from his injuries he sustained.
The recipient of the Francis T. Schneible Award was James Rieley, from the Millsboro Police Department.
Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award The Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award is given to the police recruit who displayed an outstanding effort and demonstrated quality leadership throughout the 19-week academy. This recruit always gave their best effort and went above and beyond to help their classmates throughout the challenges of the academy. Corporal Thomas Hannon began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department before joining the Dover Police Department in 2005. Corporal Thomas Hannon was also named the Top Municipal Recruit of his Delaware State Police 76th/64th Academy Class, which made it even more appropriate to name this award in his honor.
In 2012, Corporal Hannon suffered a leg injury during the arrest of a suspect and continued to suffer from complications as a result. On September 1st, 2017, Corporal Hannon lost his life as a result of medical complications stemming from the injury and subsequent surgeries.
The recipient of the Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award was John Thomas of the Georgetown Police Department.
In his closing remarks, Academy Director, Captain Kevin Kober, reminded the recruits of the challenges that lie ahead and of the Core Values of the Dover Municipal Police Academy: “The policing profession continues to face unprecedented change and challenges, to include recruitment of those willing to serve their community. But because of people like you who stepped up to serve despite those challenges, we have faith that the State of Delaware is in good hands. As you serve your respective communities, I challenge you to continue to be examples of COURAGE, PROFESSIONALISM, and INTEGRITY.”Â
Graduating Recruits from the 2021 City of Dover Municipal Police Academy:
City of Dover Police Department Kevin Bottomley Tyshaun Cole Emily Gibson Robert Stevenson Chase Strickland
Georgetown Police Department James Bowen Michael Harmon Cody Leppert John Thomas
Laurel Police Department Brice Ingram
Lewes Police Department Isabelle Nadler Austin Stewart
Millsboro Police Department Matthew Hooker James Rieley
New Castle City Police Department Michael Adams
Selbyville Police Department Uriel Romero
Smyrna Police Department Eric Carrow Joseph Rusillo
