Month: October 2023

Incident Number: 50-23-34996

Date/Time:  Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 5:31 p.m.

Location:  Area of 500 Persimmon Tree Lane, 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 serious crash that left a 46-year-old female from Dover, DE, seriously injured Tuesday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police was called to the area of 500 Persimmon Tree Lane at 5:31 p.m. for the report of a serious vehicle collision. Officers arrived on scene and located both vehicles with heavy front end damage. The 46-year-old female was airlifted to a New Castle County area hospital for treatment and she remains there in critical condition. The other driver was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The ensuing investigation revealed the the victim was traveling eastbound on Persimmon Tree Lane in the area of 500 Persimmon Tree Lane in a 2014 Hyundai Sante Fe. The other driver, an 83-year-old male of Dover, was operating a 2006 Jeep Cherokee westbound on Persimmon Tree Lane in the same area as the victim. For unknown reasons, the Jeep Cherokee entered the eastbound lane traveling westbound causing both vehicles to collide in a head on manner.

The Dover Police is still evaluating the facts of this case and if anyone has information related to this incident please contact us at 302-736-7130.

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:  50-23-35007

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 7:08 p.m.

Location: Sam’s Club, 1572 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 an armed carjacking that occurred Tuesday evening. The investigation began when officers were called to Sam’s Club at 7:11 p.m. for the report of an armed carjacking. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 26-year-old male of Magnolia, who advised that he was approached by two black males in the parking lot of Sam’s Club, one of which was armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded the victim turn over property, including the victim’s car keys, and he complied.  One suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle, which is a 2019 Dodge Charger Scat Pack with Delaware Registration 223742. The second suspect fled in a white four door sedan with window tint. Officers check the area for the vehicles and suspects with negative results.

Suspect 1 is described as a skinny black male, approximately 5’6″-5’7″, wearing a black ski mask, dark clothing, with a white scarf with a plaid design armed with a handgun.

Suspect 2 is described as a skinny black male approximately 6’1″ – 6’2″, with no clothing description provided.

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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The temperatures are dropping, days are shorter, and the leaves are changing which also means the holiday season is quickly approaching.  While this time of year is certainly joyous for most, there are many families that struggle to provide for their children during the holidays.

The Holiday Heroes program by the Dover Police Department is here to help for the 11th consecutive year, but will need the communities help to raise funds.

Holiday Heroes allows children from the Dover area to pair up with a Dover Police Officer to go shopping for Christmas gifts at the Dover Target store.  This event not only helps to provide necessities to families such as warm winter clothing, but also gifts for Christmas, and the opportunity for children to connect with an officer one-on-one.

MAKE A DONATION

In-Person/Mail:
Donations of cash, checks*, or gift cards to Target can be dropped off or mailed to:
Dover Police Department
Attn: M/Cpl Ryan Schmid
400 S. Queen Street
Dover, DE 19904

*Checks must be made out to: “Dover Police Holiday Heroes”

Online/E-Mail:
Donations of Target gift cards can also be made by e-mail. 
Simply purchase an e-gift card at Target.com and send it to:
Contact@doverpolice.org

There is no online/crowdsource fundraising campaign for this program. 

All check donations must be received by December 1st.  Gift card and cash donations must be received by December 7th.

Frequently Asked Questions:
-How can I sign my child up for this program?
          The Dover Police Department does not take sign-ups or nominations from the public.  In order to identify children most in need and ensure that the selection process is fair, we partner with local school districts.  Teachers, counselors, and other school employees will submit families for the program and they are then contacted by officers managing the program based on the amount of money we are able to raise.  Please do not call the police department or your child’s school asking to be nominated.

-Will you take donations of physical items (blankets/coats/toys/etc.)?
         Unfortunately we do not take donations other than checks, cash, and Target gift cards.    

-Can we watch/participate in the shopping event?
         While the shopping event does occur during regular store hours, we do not announce it in advance and do not use volunteers from outside of the Dover Police Department.

-Why do you only shop at Target?
         Target is not only one of the few department stores in Dover with a wide selection to fit our families needs, but they have been an incredible partner over the last ten years.  Target has donated thousands of dollars in donations and provided team member volunteers for our shopping trips since we launched Holiday Heroes in 2012.  Target has also been a major contributor to our National Night Out events as well.

-How much money does the department need for Holiday Heroes?
         No donation is too large or too small, every bit helps!  We don’t set a goal because we want to help as many children as we can.  In our highest fundraising years, we’ve helped over 100 LOCAL children.

-Can businesses donate/sponsor?
         YES!  We accept corporate donations for our program and are happy to e-mail you a letter/receipt for your donation upon request.  You may also request a photo-op and social media shoutout for your business.

Incident Number:  50-23-34671

Date/Time: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 12:40 a.m.

Location: 7-11, 654 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 has arrested Quadir Petty Smith, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, following a shots fired complaint Sunday morning. The investigation began 12:40 a.m. when Dover Police Department received a call for shots fired at 7-11. Officers responded and located damage to the store that was caused by the shooting. The investigation revealed that Petty Smith was in possession of a firearm during this incident and was pointing it at individuals on scene. It is unknown if he fired shots during this incident or if there were other firearms present. Petty Smith left the store prior to Police arrival however he was located in the Planet Fitness parking lot and taken into custody without incident. Petty Smith was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Petty Smith was committed to SCI on $2,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Aggravated Menacing

 

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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Incident Number:  50-23-34147

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 7:50 p.m.

Location: Sherwood Court and Janeka Lane, 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 Toneika Mclean, 29, of Dover, on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle Wednesday morning. The investigation began when Officers on patrol observed Mclean operating a Honda Pilot that was reported stolen from the State of Maryland. A traffic stop was conducted and Mclean was taken into custody without incident. Once Mclean was in custody, Officers located 750 bags of heroin following a search of the vehicle. Mclean was transported to Dover Police Department where she was processed and arraigned.

Mclean was committed to BWCI on $51,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

Incident Number: 50-23-33887

Date/Time: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:50 a.m.

Location: South DuPont Highway and Lotus 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 Joshua Collins, 38, of Felton, Holly Ramsey,32, of Felton, David Evans,39, of Dover and Katie Miller,31, of Dover, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle early Monday morning. The investigation began when Officers observed a stolen GMC van traveling northbound on South DuPont Highway in the area of Lotus Street. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit which traveled south to Camden, DE and west on Westville Road into Maryland. Delaware State Police and Maryland State Police were contacted for assistance. The pursuit last approximately 45 minutes and ended in Easton, Maryland where the vehicle pulled into a private drive way. When the vehicle stopped, the driver, Collins, ran from the vehicle into a wooded area. Collins was taken into custody shortly after with the assistance of Dover Police K-9 Jits. The other occupants, Ramsey, Evans and Miller were taken into custody without incident. An 11-month-old child was also located in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately .005 grams of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Further investigation revealed that Collins and Ramsey were currently wanted by the Delaware State Police for charges related to the 11-month-old located in the vehicle.

The 11-month-old was turned over to the Delaware Division of Family Services.

All of the defendants will be held in Maryland pending extradition to Delaware.

Upon returning to Delaware the individuals will be charged as follows:

Collins:
-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Methamphetamine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Multiple Traffic Offenses

Ramsey:
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Evans:
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Miller:
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of Methamphetamine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-33841

Date:  Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at 1:07 p.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 Tara Gillison, of Dover, DE. Gillison suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Gillison is described as a black female, 5’5″, 207 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Gillison was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus on 10/14/2023 around 7:46 p.m. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time.

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