Two Teens Arrested Following Pursuit In Stolen Vehicle
Incident Number: 50-25-1310
Date/Time: Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.
Location: West Loockerman Street and South State 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 a 16-year-old male, of Dover, and a 15-year-old male, of Chestertown, MD, following a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The investigation began at 2:59 p.m. Monday, when it was reported that a red Hyundai Elantra had been stolen. At 3:31 p.m., a Dover Police K-9 Officer and his K-9 partner Jits were in the area of West Loockerman Street and South State Street when he observed the stolen car traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street. The Officer attempted to stop the car and it drove away, failing to stop for the Officer. The vehicle continued, committing several traffic violations, until coming to a stop in the area of New Castle Avenue in the Capital Green neighborhood. Once the car came to a stop, the driver and passenger exited. The driver surrendered immediately, however, the passenger began to run away. Members of “B” Platoon were able to take both suspects into custody with the assistance of the K-9 Officer and his partner, K-9 Jits.
The driver, a 16-year-old from Dover, and the passenger, a 15-year-old from Chestertown, MD, were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.
The 16-year-old was released on $2,800 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Resisting Arrest
-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Criminal Mischief
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Theft Under $1,5000
-Several Traffic Offenses
The 15-year-old was committed to Stevenson House on $5,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Resisting Arrest
-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Criminal Mischief
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Theft Under $1,5000
-Several Traffic Offenses
Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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