Month: October 2024

Incident Number:  50-24-40512

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 1:42 a.m.

Location: 100 Block of Holmes 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 Michael Moran, 36, of Dover, following an incident that began early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 1:42 a.m., when Dover Police received a call from a victim, advising that Moran was inside of her residence in the 100 Block of Holmes Street, and he was not supposed to be there. The victim knows Moran, however their relationship is not being disclosed in an effort to protect their identity. It was also reported that 6 children were in the residence when this was occurring.

Dover Police Officers responded and observed Moran inside of the residence. Moran came to the door and pointed a firearm at Officers and ran back into the house, securing the doors. The Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team(SORT) and Crisis Negotiations Team(CNT) were activated as a result of these actions and responded to the scene. In addition to Dover Police SORT and CNT, the Dover Police Department received assistance from Tactical Units of the Delaware State Police, the Kent County Department of Public Safety, and Ambulnz. During this incident, a statewide alert was sent out to land lines and mobile devices requesting the public remain clear of the area. The Dover Police Department appreciates the public’s support and cooperation with this message, as it allowed first responders to safely and effectively resolve this incident.

At 10:58 a.m., Moran surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. All six children were located safe and turned over to a family member. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

A search warrant was obtained and executed on the residence. As a result of the search, Officers located a Ruger 9mm Handgun and a Zigana 9mm Handgun along with 9mm ammunition.

Moran was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

He was committed to SCI on $47,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Aggravated Menacing (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Felony Resisting Arrest
-Trespassing First Degree
-Capias

Moran is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Timothy Jaudon. He has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-40194

Date:  Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 7:07 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Konschak Ave, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Timothy Jaudon, 38, of Dover, DE. Jaudon has not been seen or heard from since 3 p.m. Sunday, and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Jaudon is described as a white male, 5’05”, 165 pounds, with a black beard. Jaudon was last seen leaving a residence in the unit block of Konschak Ave. At the time, he was wearing a tan jacket, white shirt, tan pants and white shoes. He was last seen operating a white Honda Civic with Delaware Registration 558642.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-40194

Date:  Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 7:07 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Konschak Ave, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Timothy Jaudon, 38, of Dover, DE. Jaudon has not been seen or heard from since 3 p.m. Sunday, and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Jaudon is described as a white male, 5’05”, 165 pounds, with a black beard. Jaudon was last seen leaving a residence in the unit block of Konschak Ave. At the time, he was wearing a tan jacket, white shirt, tan pants and white shoes. He was last seen operating a white Honda Civic with Delaware Registration 558642.

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

Incident Number:  50-24-39005

Date/Time: Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 8:59 p.m.

Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High 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 arrested Kameron Scott, 27, and Tony Benson Jr, 20, both of Dover, following a large fight/shots fired incident Friday evening. The investigation began at 8:59 p.m., following the Dover High School football game. Officers were on scene assisting with security at the game, when a large fight broke out at the entrance to the football stadium. While responding to break up the fight, Officers observed Scott fire a handgun into the air. Officers attempted to take Scott into custody, however he ran to a nearby apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase. Benson Jr, who was involved in the fight, also ran toward the apartment complex and was taken into custody after a foot chase. Patrol Officers located a Taurus .38 special handgun in the area where Scott ran from Officers.

Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this shooting incident.

Both defendants were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned

Scott was committed to SCI on $55,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

Benson Jr. was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Riot
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest

Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Incident Number:  50-24-38819

Date/Time: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:50 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Pewter Court, 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 Thursday afternoon. The investigation began when Officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Pewter Court for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that while the victim was not home, an unknown suspect entered the house, removed property belonging to the victim, and left.

There are no leads to release 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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Update – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Judah Sanford. He has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37747

Date:  Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Lexington Place, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Judah Sanford, 17, of Dover, DE. Sanford has not been seen or heard from since 7:11 p.m. on October 9th and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Sanford is described as a black male, 5’10”, 170 pounds, with dreadlocked hair. Sanford was last seen leaving a residence in the 100 block of Lexington Place at 7:11 p.m. At the time, he was wearing a black Northface jacket and black sweatpants.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-37747

Date:  Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Lexington Place, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Judah Sanford, 17, of Dover, DE. Sanford has not been seen or heard from since 7:11 p.m. on October 9th and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful. Sanford is described as a black male, 5’10”, 170 pounds, with dreadlocked hair. Sanford was last seen leaving a residence in the 100 block of Lexington Place at 7:11 p.m. At the time, he was wearing a black Northface jacket and black sweatpants.

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