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Month: March 2023
Two Arrested Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Incident Number: 50-23-9522
Date/Time: Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.
Location: South State Street and East Water 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 Christopher Houck, 25, of Dover, and Ontia Lofland, 25, of Laurel, on several charges following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Monday night. The investigation began when Officers observed a White Ford Transit van in the area of South State Street and East Water Street. A records check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle at which time it fled and a pursuit began throughout the City. The pursuit ultimately ended on Savannah Road in Dover when the vehicle got stuck in a field. The occupants were taken into custody without incident and identified as Houck and Lofland. Through further investigation, Houck was linked to stealing a City of Dover vehicle over the weekend. Both individuals were transported to Dover Police where they were processed and arraigned.
Houck was committed to SCI on $4,350 cash bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree
-Receiving Stolen Property
-Failure To Stop on Police Command
-Numerous Traffic Offenses
Lofland was released on her own recognizance on the following charge:
-Receiving Stolen Property
Dover, DE
Laurel, DE
Hartly Man Arrested On Weapons and Assault Charges Following Altercation at Dover Apartment
Incident Number: 50-23-9320
Date/Time: Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 1:56 a.m.
Location: 1300 South Farmview 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 Jeremiah Sanquist, 32, of Hartly, on weapons charges and assault charges following an altercation at an apartment early Sunday morning. The investigation began when officers responded to Woodmill apartments for a 911 disconnect. When officers arrived they observed the victim, a 33-year-old male of Dover, and Sanquist next to a vehicle in the parking lot. The victim advised police that Sanquist had assaulted him inside of an apartment with a firearm and that Sanquist had discharged a firearm in his apartment earlier in the night. The victim had injuries consistent with his statement Sanquist was taken into custody without incident and officers located a .22 caliber revolver, .22 LR Derringer, and a .22LR/.45LC Derringer that Sanquist had placed in a nearby vehicle. Officers also located damage inside of the victim’s apartment caused by Sanquist during the earlier incident. Sanquist was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.
Sanquist was committed to SCI on $81,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited(3x)
-Assault Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000
Harly, DE
Dover Man Arrested on Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop
Incident Number: 50-23-9217
Date/Time: Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:33 a.m.
Location: 295 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 has arrested Nathaniel Cooper, 40, of Dover, on weapons charges, following a traffic stop early Saturday morning. The investigation began when a patrol officer observed a vehicle in the area of 295 South DuPont Highway commit a traffic violation. The officer stopped the vehicle, and observed Cooper, a passenger, who showed obvious signs of impairment by alcohol. The officer saw that Cooper was wearing a shoulder holster and was in possession of a firearm with an extended magazine. Cooper taken into custody without incident and a search revealed he was in possession of two Taurus 9mm handguns, both with extended magazines. A records check revealed Cooper is prohibited from possessing firearms. Cooper was transported to Dover Police where he was processed arraigned.
Cooper was released after posting a $21,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited(2x)
-Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence of Alcohol(2x)
Dover, DE
Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications 3-24-2023
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Woman
**UPDATE** 3/22/23 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the gold alert for Rose Andalis. Andalis has been located and is safe.
Incident/Complaint#: 50-23-8911
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 01:00 a.m.
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 Rose Andalis, 70, of Dover. Andalis suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Andalis is described as a white female, approximately 5’7″ and approximately 170 pounds, white/silver hair, and blue eyes. Andalis was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. At the time, she was wearing hospital scrubs or a brown night gown. A photo of Andalis is unavailable at this time.
If you have any information on Andalis’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Gold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Woman
Incident/Complaint#: 50-23-8911
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 01:00 a.m.
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 Rose Andalis, 70, of Dover. Andalis suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Andalis is described as a white female, approximately 5’7″ and approximately 170 pounds, white/silver hair, and blue eyes. Andalis was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. At the time, she was wearing hospital scrubs or a brown night gown. A photo of Andalis is unavailable at this time.
If you have any information on Andalis’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Camden Woman
**UPDATE** March 21, 2023 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the gold alert for Emma Thomas. Thomas has been located and is safe.
Incident/Complaint#: 50-23-6034
Date: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7:37 p.m.
Location: Super Lodge Motel, 246 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Emma Thomas, an 18-year-old female of Camden, DE. Thomas suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Thomas is described as a white female, approximately 5’4″ and 120 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a maroon shirt, black pants, and gray and black new balance sneakers. Thomas was last seen in the area of the Super Lodge Motel on Monday February 20, 2023.
If you have any information on Thomas’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.