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Cheswold Man Arrested For DUI and Weapons Charges

Incident Number:  50-23-24270

Date/Time: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 2:20 a.m.

Location: 100 block of 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 Isiah Dunbar, 34, of Cheswold, for DUI and weapons charges, following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 2:20 a.m., when Officers were in the area of South Bradford Street investigating a shooting and they observed a car exited a private parking lot into the roadway and strike a legally parked car. Officers contacted the driver, Dunbar, and noticed that he showed several signs of being impaired by alcohol. Dunbar was arrested for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and officers located a 9mm handgun concealed on his person following a search. Dunbar was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Dunbar was released on $4,500 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
-DUI
-Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession

Isiah Dunbar
Cheswold, DE

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Vehicle Damaged Following Shooting On South Bradford Street

Incident Number:  50-23-24267

Date/Time: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 1:27 a.m.

Location: South Bradford Street and Loockerman 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 shooting that occurred on South Bradford Street early Sunday morning resulting in a vehicle being damaged. The investigation began at 1:27 a.m., when Officers were called to the area for shots fired. Officers responded to the scene and located a large crowd. Officers also located a vehicle that had damage consistent with being shot. No witnesses came forward during this investigation and no injuries were reported.

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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