Month: January 2024

Incident Number:  50-24-3575

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 30th, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.

Location: Bally’s Hotel and Casino, 1131 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 Antonio Goicuria,19, of Dover, William Friends, 20, of Felton, and Sameer Dover, 26, on multiple charges following a firearms investigation and search warrant Tuesday night. On Tuesday at 8:45 p.m., members of the Dover Police Departments Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole were conducting a firearms investigation which led them to contact a vehicle in the parking lot of Bally’s Hotel and Casino. The occupants of the vehicle, Goicuria, Friends, and Dover, were taken into custody without incident. During a search of the vehicle, officers located three Polymer 80 9mm handguns concealed and approximately 1,006.9 grams of marijuana. Following the stop, Officers conducted a stop in the unit block of Stevenson Drive at a residence related to this investigation. As a result of the search warrant, officers located multiple firearm parts. 

The suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Goicuria was committed to SCI on $12,600 secured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (3x)
-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine(Civil Violation)

Friends was released on $2,500 unsecured bail on the following charge:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon a Firearm

Dover was committed to SCI on $2,700 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance 
-Possess/Consumer Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity
-Possession of a Drug Paraphernalia Marijuana Related (Civil Violation)

Incident Number:  50-24-3473

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 30th, 2023 at 3:47 a.m.

Location: Artistic Additions, 462 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 Christian Vega-Ayala, 31, and Nathaly Lucas, 32, both of Dover, on burglary charges following an incident early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 3:47 a.m., when Dover Police Department was notified of an alarm at Artistic Additions. Patrol Officers responded and noticed the front door to the business was unsecured. Vega-Ayala and Lucas exited the business as officers were arriving on scene and were taken into custody without incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that Vega-Ayala and Lucas entered the business together and removed items from the store before exiting and being taken into custody. Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Both Vega-Ayala and Lucas were released on $4,000 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Under $1,500
-Criminal Mischief

Incident Number:  50-24-3472

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 30th, 2023 between 2:11 a.m. and 3:26 a.m.

Location: Laundry Lagoon, 272 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 Laundry Lagoon early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 3:26 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the business for a burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 2:11 a.m. and 3:26 a.m., the suspect arrived at the business and shattered a front glass door to gain entry while another suspect stood watch outside. Once inside, the suspect looked around the business before fleeing.

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/Complaint#:  50-24-3370

Date:  Monday, January 29th, 2024 at 8:38 a.m.

Location: 200 Block of North Kirkwoood 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 Winston Williams, 44, of Dover, DE. Williams suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Williams is described as a black male, 5’8″, 180 pounds, bald, and brown eyes. Williams was last seen in the 200 block of North Kirkwood Street on 01/28/2024. At the time, he was wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department has arrested Rakim Overton-Bolden, 20, of Dover, for the January 20th shooting in Whatcoat Apartments. Through their investigation, Detectives identified Overton-Bolden as the suspect in this case and obtained warrants for his arrest. On January 26th, Overton-Bolden turned himself in to Dover Police Department.

Overton-Bolden was processed and arraigned at Dover Police Department.

He was committed to SCI on $17,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)
-Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
-Provide False Statement to Lawn Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Prosecution
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

**Original Release**

Incident Number:  50-24-2494

Date/Time: Saturday, January 20th, 2023 at 10:37 p.m.

Location: 900 Block of Whatcoat 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 is investigating a shooting that occurred at Whatcoat Apartments late Saturday night. The investigation began at 10:37 p.m., when Officers responded to the 900 block of Whatcoat Drive for the report of shots fired in one of the buildings. The investigation revealed that there was an argument between several individuals inside of the building and during the argument, a black male wearing all black fired a handgun, causing damage to the building. No injuries were reported as a result of this shooting. 

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 Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for William Sheetz. Sheetz has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-3321

Date:  Monday, January 28th, 2024 at 7:40 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and East 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 issued a Gold Alert for William Sheetz, 76, of Newark, DE. Sheetz suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Sheetz is described as a white male, 6’1″, 230 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. Sheetz was last seen in the area of North DuPont Highway and East Loockerman Street, Dover, DE. At the time, he was wearing a khaki Carhart jacket and blue jeans and he was operating a 2003 Volkeswagen Jetta with no registration. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-3321

Date:  Monday, January 28th, 2024 at 7:40 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and East 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 issued a Gold Alert for William Sheetz, 76, of Newark, DE. Sheetz suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Sheetz is described as a white male, 6’1″, 230 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. Sheetz was last seen in the area of North DuPont Highway and East Loockerman Street, Dover, DE. At the time, he was wearing a khaki Carhart jacket and blue jeans and he was operating a 2003 Volkeswagen Jetta with no registration. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

Incident Number:  50-24-2515

Date/Time: Sunday, January 21st, 2023 at 6:43 a.m.

Location: Dover Behavioral Health, 725 Horsepond Road, 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 Derek Chilicas, 29, of Milford, for attempted murder, following an incident at Dover Behavioral Health early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 6:43 a.m., when Officers responded to the facility for an assault. Arriving Officers observed EMS personnel performing life saving measures on the victim, a 64-year-old male of Georgetown, and he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for further treatment where he remains in critical condition. The ensuing investigation revealed that Chilicas assaulted the victim, causing him to sustain serious injuries to his upper body. Chilicas was taken into custody without incident and transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Chilicas was committed to SCI on $200,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Attempted Murder First Degree
-Strangulation
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

As always, criminal charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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