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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