UPDATE (Suspect Arrested) Shots Fired on Loockerman Street Leads to Building Damage
**UPDATE** On May 16th, 2023 the Dover Police Department began investigating a shots fired complaint that resulted in a building being damaged on W Loockerman Street in Dover. (See original release below) Detectives released photographs of the suspect on social media platforms and the suspect was identified as Roger Barlow, 29, of Magnolia.
On 06/05/2023 members of the U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force took Barlow into custody at a residence in the 100 block of Terry Drive, Magnolia, DE. Barlow was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Barlow was committed to SCI on $22,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Reckless Endangering First Degree
-Criminal Mischief Over $1000
Magnolia, DE
**Original Release**
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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