Day: May 16, 2023

Incident Number: 50-23-15203

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 12:27 a.m.

Location: W Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street

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 shots fired complaint that occurred early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 12:27 a.m., when Officers responded to the area of W Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located shell casings in the area. There were no victims and no damage reported at this time. On May 16th at 8:30 a.m., Dover Police was notified by CenDel Foundation, 101 W Loockerman Street Dover, DE, that a window was damaged as a result of the above described shooting. Officers were able to review downtown surveillance footage which revealed the suspect is a heavy set black male wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. (See attached photographs).

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: 50-23-15149

Date/Time: Monday May 15, 2023 at 3:15 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Vera Way, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: An 18-year-old female of Dover is receiving treatment at an area hospital following a domestic incident that lead to a vehicle pursuit and barricade, causing major traffic delays. The incident began when Officers were called to the unit block of Vera Way for the report of a domestic where a female was in possession of a knife threatening another subject. Upon officers arrival, the female, an 18-year-old of Dover, was still in possession of the knife and when officers confronted her, she entered a vehicle and drove away which prompted officers to pursue her. The 18-year-old drove westbound to McKee Road and College Road where she stopped and officers attempted to take her into custody. While officers were attempting to take her into custody, the 18-year-old pulled out a large knife and reversed her vehicle, striking a Dover Police patrol vehicle. The 18-year-old then drove northbound on McKee Road to Scarborough road, eventually traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway, before coming to a stop in the southbound lanes in the 1100 Block of North DuPont Highway. The pursuit lasted approximately 10 minutes. Officers made contact with the 18-year-old at the window of the vehicle and she expressed the intent to harm herself with the knife while refusing to exit the vehicle. An ambulance was requested and the northbound and southbound lanes of North DuPont Highway were closed in the immediate area. Members of the Dover Police Department’s Crisis Negotiations Team spoke to the 18-year-old for approximately an hour and 29 minutes before she exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident. The 18-year-old was transported to an area hospital for an evaluation. No one was injured during this incident and no vehicles were damaged. Given the sensitive circumstances surrounding this incident, the names of the individuals will not be released.

It’s incidents like this that remind us that we never know what someone is going through and mental health affects everyone. If you, or someone you now is struggling with mental health issues, reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at 1-800-950-6264, or the Mental Health Association of Delaware at 302-654-6833.

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Incident Number: 50-23-15148

Date/Time: Monday May 15, 2023 at 2:42 p.m.

Location: Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue, 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 shots fired complaint that occurred Monday afternoon just prior to schools being released for the day. The investigation began when Dover Police received the report of a shooting in the area of Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue at 2:42 p.m. Initial reports indicated that two vehicles were involved in this incident and fled eastbound. Officers responded to the scene and schools in the immediate area implemented safety protocols to ensure their students were safe. Officers contacted witnesses and canvassed the area however at this time, there have been no victims or suspects identified.

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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