Day: February 26, 2025

The Dover Police Department is announcing our 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony to honor a century of service, dedication, and commitment to the community. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dover Police Department, located at 400 South Queen Street, Dover, DE. This event is open to the public and media.

The ceremony will honor the department’s rich history and recognize the men and women—both past and present—who have served to protect and uphold the safety of Dover’s residents since 1925.

For more information, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7130

**Note** In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held on the same date/time/location but will be moved indoors. If this occurs, attendance will be limited due to the size of the facilities.

Incident Number:  50-25-6659

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 between 4:38 a.m.

Location: Burger King, 211 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 Nydaya Bryant,25, of Dover, following a burglary early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:28 a.m., when Officers were called to Burger King for the report of a burglary. Officers responded and found that a female suspect had forced her way into the business through the drive-thru window and once inside, removed money from the cash register. Officers obtained a suspect description at this time.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Patrol Officers located Bryant in the 200 Block of North DuPont Highway and she was wearing the same clothes as the suspect from the earlier burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed that Bryant was in fact the person responsible for the burglary.

Bryant was transported to Dover Police Department where she was processed and arraigned.

Bryant was released on her own recognizance on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Less Than $1,500