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 Brandon Ricks, 36, of Dover, DE. Ricks suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ricks is described as a black male, 5’11”, 128 pounds, black hair and hazel eyes. Ricks was last seen in the area Bayhealth Kent Campus wearing a red t-shirt, and gray pants. Attempts to contact him have been negative.
If you have any information on Ricks’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time:Â Â Friday, November 17th, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.
Location:Â 800 Block of North DuPont Highway Dover, DEÂ
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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 50-year-old Camden man dead. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving two vehicles in the 800 block of North DuPont Highway. Officers responded to the area and located the 50-year-old victim in his vehicle suffering injuries from the collision. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, however he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2003 Buick Century, operated by a 20-year-old female from Smyrna, DE, was traveling Northbound on North DuPont Highway near McDonalds, 879 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE. At the same time, a 2000 Toyota Corolla, operated by the victim, was making a left turn from Southbound, North Dupont Highway, across the Northbound lanes of travel, attempting to turn into McDonald’s. As the Corolla made the turn, the Buick struck the Corolla causing it to spin clock wise into the parking lot of McDonalds. The Buick lost control and crossed over the grassy median, coming to a rest on the west bound side of North DuPont Highway. The driver of the Buick refused medical treatment. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department 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 Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.usÂ
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The Dover Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old black female and a 14-year-old black male, both of Dover, for the burglary at Cosmic Smoke that occurred on Saturday, November 11th, 2023. (See original release below) Through investigative measures, Detectives were able to identify the pair and obtained warrants for their arrest.
Both individuals turned themselves in to Dover Police Department and were turned over to their parents after being processed on the following charges: -Burglary Third Degree -Theft Over $1,500 -Conspiracy Second Degree -Criminal Mischief Over $1000 under $5,000 **ORIGINAL RELEASE** Incident Number: 50-23-37178
Date/Time: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 12:47 a.m.
Location: Cosmic Smoke, 515 South 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 the Cosmic Smoke early Saturday morning. The investigation began when officers were called to the business at 12:47 for an alarm. Officers responded and noticed that a suspect had forced entry in the building by shattering a front window. Officers entered the business and checked for suspects with negative results. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects entered the business by breaking the front window. Once inside, the suspects removed an undisclosed amount of property from the store and fled on foot towards Capital Green. Both suspects were wearing masks at the time.
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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Date/Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:53 p.m.
Location: 500 Block of Forest 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 William Caldwell, 35, of Dover, on drug and firearm charges following a stop Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 3:53 p.m., the Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit was conducting a firearms investigation on Caldwell when he was contacted in the 500 Block of Forest Street. Caldwell resisted arrest and struggled with officers, which resulted in an Officer sustaining a head injury. Caldwell was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of a .380 handgun concealed inside of his waistband and oxycodone. Caldwell was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned. The officer was treated and released from Bayhealth Kent Campus.
Caldwell was committed to SCI no $106,250 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Resisting Arrest With Force -Assault Second of a Law Enforcement Officer -Possession of a Controlled Substance
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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 Hampton Drive Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:16 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 20-year-old male of Dover, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body and a graze wound on his lower body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that as the victim was arriving at his home, three suspects were standing in the area, one of which began firing a handgun at him. The suspects then fled toward Redner’s however could not be located by arriving Officers. The suspects are described as black males wearing ski masks.
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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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 Bluecoat Street. The investigation began at 8:41 a.m. on Monday when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the area of Nob Hill Road and John Hunn Brown Road. Officers responded and checked the area, however they could not locate any victims at this time. At 12:08 p.m., resident in the 300 block of Bluecoat Street called stating their house had been struck by gunfire. Officers responded and observed damage on the residence consistent with being shot by gunfire. The home was occupied at the time it was struck however no one was injured as a result of this shooting. There are no leads at this time.
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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Date/Time: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 12:47 a.m.
Location: Cosmic Smoke, 515 South 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 the Cosmic Smoke early Saturday morning. The investigation began when officers were called to the business at 12:47 for an alarm. Officers responded and noticed that a suspect had forced entry in the building by shattering a front window. Officers entered the business and checked for suspects with negative results. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects entered the business by breaking the front window. Once inside, the suspects removed an undisclosed amount of property from the store and fled on foot towards Capital Green. Both suspects were wearing masks at the time.
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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