Day: February 19, 2025

Incident Number:  50-25-5927

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at approximately 2:35 p.m.

Location: Village Drive and Walker 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 incident that occurred Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025. The investigation began at 2:35 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the area of Village Drive north of Walker Road. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 16-year-old male who resides in Dover.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a Capital School District bus was dropping off a group of students from Dover High School on Village Drive.  The victim was one of those students getting off the bus and an unknown masked suspect began chasing him.  Soon after, the suspect began shooting at the victim as they both were running.  The bus driver followed predetermined safety protocols and immediately left the area, ensuring the safety of the children who remained on the bus.  Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this shooting.  At the time of this release, the victim is uncooperative with our Detectives and will not provide any additional information or suspect description.

Officers checked the area for the suspect, and any individuals that might be associated with the incident, but they could not locate anyone. Officers responded to Dover High School and confirmed that the bus was not struck, its driver and the remaining students were unharmed, and there were no active threats to the campus. 

The Capital School District and the Dover Police Department routinely work together to address school safety.  In addition to School Resource Officers, the District has been contracting supplemental Officers to ensure the safety of the schools.  As a precaution, the Dover Police Department will be adding on to that effort with increased presence at Dover High School for the remainder of the week.

There are no additional leads 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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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-5849

Date:  Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 5:31 a.m.

Location: Dover Behavioral Health, 725 Horsepond Road Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Navaeh Seney, 16, of Millsboro, DE. Seney was last seen on February 19th, 2025 at approximately 5:41 a.m. leaving Dover Behavioral Health, 725 Horsepond Road Dover, DE. Seney is described as a black female, 5’5″, 160 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-5258

Date/Time: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at approximately 1:03 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 a 16-year-old male of Dover, and is seeking two additional suspects following an attempted break-in at Cosmic Smoke. The investigation began at 1:03 a.m., when the owner of the store called Dover Police to report people actively trying to break-in the business. Officers responded and located a broken window on an adjacent business, similar to the burglary that occurred on February 14th. Officers checked the area and located a 16-year-old male walking nearby. When Officers contacted him, the suspect ran away but was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit. The investigation revealed that the 16-year-old was also responsible for the burglary at Cosmic Smoke on the 14th. (Cosmic Smoke Burglary)

The 16-year-old male was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed.

The 16-year-old male was turned over to a guardian with the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Attempted Burglary Third Degree
-Theft $1500 or Greater
-Attempted Theft
-Wearing a Disguise During The Commission of a Felony(2x)
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of Burglar Tools(2x)
-Resisting Arrest
-Criminal Mischief (2x)

The 16-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

If you have information on additional suspects or have any information related to this incident, please call 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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Incident Number:  50-25-5695

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 5:20 a.m.

Location: Sleep Inn, 1784 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 arrested Chanel Morris-Wright, 28, of Dover, on robbery charges following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:20 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the Sleep Inn, 1784 N DuPont Highway Dover, DE for the report of robbery. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a clerk at the hotel. The ensuing investigation revealed that Morris-Wright approached the front desk, displayed a firearm and demanded money from the victim. The victim ran from the desk and Morris-Wright walked away.

Officers were able to obtain a description of the Morris-Wright and located her walking in the area. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

The firearm used in this incident was not located.

Morris-Wright was committed to BWCI on $40,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Morris-Wright is presumed innocent until proven guilty.