Month: April 2023

Incident Number:  50-23-11657

Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.

Location: Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, 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 Alexander Melero-Almodovar, 25, of Dover, for Burglary following an alarm call at the Dover Public Library. The investigation began when Police were called to the Library at 6:22 p.m. for a burglary alarm inside. Dispatchers were able to remotely view cameras from the Library which revealed Melero-Almodovar was inside, hiding behind a desk. The library had been closed since 5:00 p.m. and no one should have been inside. Officers made entry into the library and took Melero-Almodovar into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that while inside the library, Melero-Almodovar removed an undisclosed amount of money from a desk. Melero-Almodovar was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Melero-Alomodovar was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Burglary 3rd Degree
-Theft under$1500

Incident Number:  50-23-11565

Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:19 p.m.

Location: 100 block of 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 arrested Sean Lucas, 46, of Dover, on weapons charges and assault charges following an altercation on South State Street Friday evening. The investigation began when officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South State Street for an unknown altercation. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, a 53-year-old male of Dover, with a laceration to his upper body that was caused during an altercation with the suspect. While speaking with the victim and witnesses on scene, it was determined that the suspect was still nearby. Officers checked the area and located Lucas, who matched the description provided by witnesses. Lucas was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of a box cutter type knife. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Lucas was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Lucas was committed to SCI on $122,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Assault First Degree
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-11539

Date:  Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 8:00 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 Anna Dinan, 62, of Claymont. Dinan suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Dinan is described as a white female, approximately 5’1″ and approximately 123 pounds, blonde/strawberry hair, and brown eyes. Dinan was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus on April 6, 2023. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time.

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

Incident Number:  50-23-10907

Date/Time: Between Friday, April 7, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. and Saturday April 8, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Eiger 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 overnight Friday on Eiger Court.  The investigation began at approximately 9:42 a.m. Saturday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at a residence on Eiger Court. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that between 9:00 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, a suspect entered an unsecured garage door and entered the home. While inside, the suspect removed several items belonging to the victim and fled on foot. The residents were sleeping upstairs when this incident occurred. 

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 at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.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/Complaint#:  50-23-11044

Date:  Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8:21 a.m.

Location: 200 Block of 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 issued a Gold Alert for Shawn Valentine, 29, of Bear. Valentine suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Valentine is described as a black male, approximately 6’1″ and approximately 150 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. Valentine was last seen in the 200 block of Trafalgar Drive. At the time, he was wearing a grey hat, black shirt, and black shorts, driving a white 2014 Infiniti QX6 with Delaware registration PC276500. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

Incident Number:  50-23-10600

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 between 10:00 a.m. and 9:28 p.m.

Location: Unit block of Lakeview 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 burglary that occurred Wednesday at in the unit block of Lakeview Drive.  The investigation began at approximately 9:28 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at a residence on Lakeview Drive. Officers responded and observed damage to a rear window. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 11:00 a.m. and 9:28 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) broke into the home through the rear window and once inside, the suspect(s) damaged items in the home and removed an undisclosed amount of property.

No suspect description is 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 at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.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:  50-23-10556

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:29 p.m.

Location: Apartment in the 400 Block of Country 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 burglary that occurred Wednesday at Country Club Apartments.  The investigation began at approximately 3:29 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at an apartment in the complex. Officers responded and observed damage to the front door of the apartment. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 11:00 a.m. and 3:29 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) forced the front door to the apartment open to gain access. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged property inside of the residence and removed an undisclosed amount of property.

No suspect description is 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 at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.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

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

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