Location: Dover Mall, 1365 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 issued a Gold Alert for Francis Riddle, 33, of Wilmington, DE. Riddle suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Riddle is described as a white male, 6’5″, 235 pounds, and blue eyes. Riddle was last seen in the area of the Dover Mall, 1365 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time and attempts to locate him have been negative.
If you have any information on Riddle’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 12:44 a.m.
Location: 100 Block of Old Forge 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 home invasion shooting that left a 31-year-old male of Dover injured early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 12:44 a.m. when Dover Police Department was called to a residence in the 100 block of Old Forge Drive for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim, a 31-year-old male, who had sustained a gun shot wound in his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. The ensuing investigation revealed that 3 black males entered the residence armed with firearms by kicking the back door in and once inside, shot the victim. No other injuries were reported as a result of this shooting and the suspects were gone when Police arrived.
The suspects are described as black males wearing masks. No other description is available 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: Monday, February 12th, 2024 at 6:39 p.m.
Location: Verizon, 50 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 robbery that occurred at Verizon Monday evening. The investigation began at 6:39 p.m., when Dover Police Department received a call for a robbery at the store. Officers responded and checked the area however they could not locate the suspects. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store, and one was armed with pepper spray and a taser. The suspects demanded the victim, an employee of the store, turn over property from the store. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of merchandise and fled on foot.
The suspects are described as black males wearing dark clothing and masks. No further description is available 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: Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at 1:22 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 has arrested two teens, a 15-year-old black male, and a 14-year-old black male, both of Dover, for a burglary that occurred at Cosmic Smoke early Sunday morning. The investigation began when Officers were patrolling the area of Cosmic Smoke early Sunday morning at approximately 1:22 a.m. and they observed two suspects fleeing the store. Officers chased the suspects on foot and after a short foot chase, took them into custody without incident. The suspects were identified as a 15-year-old black male and 14-year-old black male. Officers were able to recover merchandise that had been stolen from the store on the suspects. The ensuing investigation revealed that the teens had used bricks to shatter the front glass of the business in order to gain entry, and once inside they removed merchandise.
Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department.
Both suspects were released to their parents after being charged with the following crimes: -Burglary Second Degree -Theft -Conspiracy Second Degree -Criminal Mischief -Resisting Arrest
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Date/Time: Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 2:49 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 Cosmic Vape, 515 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE, early Saturday morning. The investigation began when Dover Police Department was called to the business for the report of a burglary. The investigation determined that at 2:49 a.m., the suspect arrived at the business and shattered a front glass window to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect removed merchandise and an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing.
The suspect is described as wearing a sweatshirt, and sweatpants and they fled on a bike. No further suspect description is available 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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Location: William Henry Middle School, 65 Carver 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 Richard Powell, 55, of Felton, following an investigation into an incident that occurred last fall at William Henry Middle School, 65 Carver Road, Dover. DE. The investigation began on October 19th, 2023, when the School Resource Officer was notified of an incident involving Powell, and the victim, an 11-year-old of Dover, where it was reported that Powell had caused injury to the victim while at school. At the time of this incident, Powell was employed by the Capital School District as a paraprofessional. Since the date of this incident, the Dover Police Department has worked in collaboration with the Capital School District and the Delaware Department of Justice to come to a resolution for this case. On Monday, February 5th, 2024 a warrant was obtained for Powell for his alleged actions during this incident.
On February 5th, 2024 Powell turned himself in to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Powell was released on his own recognizance on the following charge: -Child Abuse Third Degree
The Capital School District provided the following statement:
“We want to address an incident that occurred last fall involving one of our former employees.
After investigating the incident, Capital School District contacted the Division of Family Services and has since cooperated with law enforcement. The District also informed the Delaware Department of Education of the incident and separation from employment, as we are required to do by law, and we have been cooperating with their investigators to provide information as requested.
Our district takes matters of student safety very seriously.
In light of this, we are committed to reassessing our training programs and procedures to be proactive with a focus on prevention. Our priority remains providing a safe and supportive environment for all students.
As with all personnel matters with former and current employees, we are not at liberty to share additional information.
Please reach out to Capital School District Public Relations (PR@capital.k12.de.us) with any questions.”
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