Date/Time: Saturday, January 14, 2023, between 1:34 a.m.
Location: My Roma Pizza, 1008 Lafferty 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 investigating a burglary that occurred at My Roma Pizza early Saturday morning. The investigation began when officers were called to the business for a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, officers found that a window to the business had been broken, allowing the suspect(s) to enter the business. The ensuing investigation found that, once inside, the suspect(s) removed an undisclosed amount of money from the business and fled in an unknown direction. There is no suspect description available at this time.
This 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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.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: Friday, January 13, 2023, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of St. Bernadino Court, 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 Friday evening. The investigation began when officers were called for the report of a burglary at a residence on St. Bernadino Court. Officers responded and found that an unknown suspect(s) entered a second story window of the residence and gained access to the master bedroom. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed an undisclosed amount of property and money. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction.
This 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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.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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Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State 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 issued a Gold Alert for Alexander Melero-Almodovar, a 26-year-old male of Dover, DE. Melero-Almodovar suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Melero-Almodovar is described as a white male, Hispanic, 5’6″, approximately 110 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Melero-Almodovar was last known to be in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE at 11:15 a.m. on Monday morning. At the time, he was wearing a green hospital gown.
If you have any information on Melero-Almodovar’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
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Location: Unit Block of Stevenson 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 a shooting that occurred in Manchester Square that left a 20-year-old male from Dover injured Thursday evening. The investigation began at approximately 5:48 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the unit block of Stevenson Drive for the report of shots fired. Officers responded to check the area and did not locate a victim at this time. Shortly after, a 20-year-old male walked into an area hospital with a gun shot wound in his face. The victim was unable to communicate well with officers based off of his injury and he was transferred to a New Castle County hospital for further treatment.
There are no leads and no suspect information available at this time.
This 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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.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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The Dover Police Department has arrested Sierra Melvin, 18, and a 16-year-old black male, both of Dover, for the burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store on 1/5/23. Detectives were able to identify the two through video surveillance and obtained warrants for them. On 1/7/23 at 12:23 a.m., Dover Police Department received the call for the 16-year-male being disorderly in the unit block of Stevenson Drive Dover, DE. Officers responded and attempted to contact the 16-year-male, however he ran away and officers chased him on foot. The 16-year-old was taken into custody without further incident following the foot pursuit.
Melvin was also in the area during this and she was taken into custody without incident.
Both Melvin and the 16-Year-Old male were transported to Dover Police where they were processed and arraigned.
Melvin was released on OR Bond on the following charges: -Burglary Third Degree -Theft Under $1500 -Criminal Mischief $1000 but less that $5000 -Conspiracy Second Degree
The 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on the following charges: -Burglary Third Degree -Theft Under $1500 -Criminal Mischief $1000 but less that $5000 -Conspiracy Second Degree -Resisting Arrest
Sierra Melvin Dover, DE
Incident Number: 50-23-453
Date/Time: Thursday, January 5, 2023, between 3:08 a.m. and 3:16 a.m.
Location: Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store, 1160 Whiteoak 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 burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store, 1160 Whiteoak Road Dover, DE early Thursday morning. The investigation began when Dover Police was called to the business at 3:12 a.m. for a burglary alarm and it was reported that multiple suspects had entered the store. Officers responded and found the suspects had broken the front door allowing them to gain entry into the business. Through the investigation, it was revealed that four suspects broke into the business and once inside, they stole an undisclosed amount of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The suspects fled the area and have not been located. The suspect descriptions are as follows;
Suspect 1: unknown gender, light skinned, red jacket and gray pants Suspect 2: light skin male with black jacket and dark pants Suspect 3: black male with black hooded sweatshirt and white/gray/black pants Suspect 4: black male with white top and black pants.
This 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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.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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Through this investigation, the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was able to identify a 17-year-old white male, of Dover, as one of the suspects involved in this incident. On 01/11/23, the 17-year-old was taken into custody without incident and transported to Dover Police were he was processed and arraigned.
The 17-year-old was released to his parent on $10, 000 unsecured bail on the following charges: -Robbery First Degree -Conspiracy Second Degree
**Original Release** Incident Number: 50-23-994
Date/Time: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 10:43 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot of 892 Woodcrest Drive, Woodcrest Apartments, 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 robbery that occurred Sunday night at Woodcrest Apartments. The investigation began when the victim reported the robbery on Monday, 1/9/23 at approximately 5:00 p.m. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim went to Woodcrest Apartments on Sunday at approximately 10:43 p.m. and parked in the parking lot of 892 Woodcrest Drive. After parking, three suspects entered the victim’s vehicle and one of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded he turn over property. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of money, a payment card, and a cell phone.
The suspects then fled in an unknown direction. Detective are working to identify all suspects involved and no suspect description is being released at this time.
This 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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.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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Location: South Governors Avenue / West Reed 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 Demetric Isabell, 18, of Dover, DE, for firearms charges after a foot pursuit Wednesday evening. The investigation began when Street Crimes Officers and Delaware Probation and Parole attempted to contact Isabell in the area of South Governors Ave and West Reed Street in reference to an on going investigation. Upon making contact with him, Isabell ran from officers and removed a loaded Glock 19 handgun with an extended magazine from his waistband and threw it on the ground. Officers were able to take Isabell into custody without further incident following the foot pursuit and he was found to be in possession of 7.7 grams of marijuana.
Isabell was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Isabell was committed to SCI on $63,100 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (4x) -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Tampering with Physical Evidence -Resisting Arrest -Possession of Marijuana
