Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Elizabeth Brown, 16, of Dover, DE. Brown was last seen on January 28th, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Holmes Street. Brown is described as a black female, 5’7″, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, and ripped jeans. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Browns’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at approximately 7:32 p.m.
Location: 100 Block of Willis 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 is investigating a shots fired complaint that left a home damaged Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 7:32 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 100 block of Willis Road. Officers responded and contacted a victim at one of the residences. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect/suspects fired several shots into their residence causing damage. Four people were in the house and were unharmed as a result of the shooting.
There are no additional leads to provide 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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Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is continuing their efforts to address quality of life issues in the City of Dover, which include prostitution. The Dover Police Department has been actively exploring strategies that will help address all of the concerns, including measures to deter patronage. Patronizing or soliciting the services of a prostitute is a crime punishable by law, and both the police and the Delaware Department of Justice are cracking down on offenders in Dover and throughout the State.
On January 28th, 2025, the Dover Police Department, conducted an operation specifically targeting prostitution at an undisclosed Dover area Hotel. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
William Hare,74, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute
Michael Scheers, 58, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute -Resisting Arrest -Possession of Cocaine -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Michael Lunn,52, of Magnolia – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute
Dakota Achenbach,36, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute
Excellent Asare,24, of Dover – Released on OR bond after arraignment on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute -Carrying A Concealed Deadly Weapon (Asare was found in possession of a concealed 9mm handgun)
Keith Litchford,62, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges: -Patronizing a Prostitute
