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Day: July 10, 2023
Dover Man Arrested For DUI and Weapons Charges
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-23-21681
Date:Â Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:42 a.m.
Location: Greentree 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 Jamar Hynson, 34, of Dover, on DUI and weapons charges following a stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at approximately 2:42 a.m. when Officers stopped a vehicle for striking a pedestrian crossing sign in the Greentree Shopping Center. Upon contacting Hynson, Officers detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol coming from inside of the vehicle. Officers also noted that Hynson was exhibiting signs of being impaired by drugs and/or alcohol and requested he exit the vehicle at which time he refused to comply. Officers attempted to remove Hynson from the vehicle however he resisted and refused to get out. Officers were eventually able to force him from the vehicle and take him into custody. Officers located a 9mm handgun concealed in the driver’s door following a search of the vehicle. Hynson was transported to Dover Police Department for processing. At Dover Police Department, Hynson continued to refuse to comply with instructions from Officers and pushed two officers while in the cell block area however he was eventually secured.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle Hynson was operating had an expired registration and his license was suspended.
Hynson was commmitted to SCI on $12,300 secured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence
-Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer
-Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
-Driving While Suspended or Revoked
-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or drugs
-Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
-Inattentive Driving
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Dover Man Arrested On Weapons Charges
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-23-21578
Date:Â Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:52 a.m.
Location: West Loockerman Street / 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 has arrested Jahmelle Taylor, 30, of Dover, on weapons charges following an incident early Saturday morning. The investigation began when Officers were patrolling the downtown area and observed Taylor seated in a vehicle in the area of West Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street. Officers learned that Taylor was currently wanted and contacted him. Upon contact, Taylor ran from officers. While running, Taylor dropped a Glock handgun. Officers were able to take Taylor into custody without further incident after the foot pursuit and recovered the handgun. Taylor was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Taylor was commmitted to SCI on $36,500 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm By A Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Tampering with Physical Evidence
-Resisting Arrest
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Burglary At Dick’s Sporting Goods
Incident Number: 50-23-21478
Date/Time: Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 4:52 a.m.
Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1365 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods Friday morning. The investigation began when officers were called to the store at 4:52 a.m. for the report of an alarm. Officers responded and located the front door glass had been shattered. Officers checked the business for any suspects with negative results. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store by breaking the front glass and once inside, removed merchandise from the store and fled. The first suspect is described as wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The second suspect is wearing all dark clothing. Both are described as males.
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.
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