Day: December 12, 2023

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin. Hardin has been located and is safe.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**


Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-40955

Date:  Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Roundtree 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 issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-40955

Date:  Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Roundtree 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 issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

Incident Number:  50-23-40684

Date/Time: Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 12:34 a.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Maple Parkway, 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 Jose Barcita, 22, of Dover, for firearm charges following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 12:34 a.m. when Officers stopped Barcita for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. During the stop, it was revealed that Barcita was currently wanted for an unrelated traffic charge. Barcita was taken into custody without incident and a search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search officers located a handgun concealed under the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Barcita was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Barcita was released on $5,230 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Various Traffic Charges

Incident Number:  50-23-40586

Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:55 a.m.

Location: South State Street and Loockerman 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 Anthony Ciferni III, 35, of Dover, for firearm charges following a traffic stop Saturday morning. The investigation began at 11:55 a.m. when Officers stopped Ciferni after he had committed several traffic violations. During the stop, a Dover Police K-9 (K-9 Jax) alerted to the vehicle for the positive presence of narcotics. A search was conducted and officers located a loaded sawed off shotgun concealed underneath of a book bag and drug paraphernalia. Ciferni was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Ciferni was committed to SCI on $23,003 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of a Destructive Weapon
-Various Traffic Charges

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Incident Number:  50-23-40622

Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5:28 p.m.

Location: Hollywood Diner, 123 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 carjacking that occurred at Hollywood Diner Saturday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for a stolen vehicle at the restaurant at 5:28 p.m. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 17-year-old female of New York, who advised that she was sitting in the passenger seat of a running vehicle, when a black male entered the driver’s seat and began to back out of the parking lot. The victim exited the vehicle in an attempt to escape, and the vehicle continued backing, causing the vehicle to strike the victim’s legs. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus and treated for minor injuries. The vehicle was located unoccupied at an apartment complex in Dover shortly after the incident. The suspect is described as a black male wearing all black clothing.

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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