Month: February 2025

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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-3042

Date:  Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Derbyshire Ave, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Wyatt Aiello, 17, of Dover, DE. Aiello was last seen on January 27th, 2025 at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the 100 block of Derbyshire Ave Dover, DE. Aiello is described as a white male, 5’10”, 117 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-5258

Date/Time: Friday, February 14th, 2025 at approximately 11:12 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Cosmic Smoke, 515 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE. The investigation began at 11:12 a.m. Friday, when Dover Police received a call for a Burglary at the business. The ensuing investigation revealed that 3 suspects entered a vacant business next to Cosmic Smoke at approximately 4:42 a.m. Once inside, the suspects broke through the wall of Cosmic Smoke and removed several products before leaving the store. The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing.

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 Number:  50-25-4820

Date/Time: Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Linden Court, 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 Terrance Cook,31, of Dover, on drug dealing charges following an investigation on Monday. During the month of February, the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit (D.V.O.C.) began an investigation into Cook and the distribution of heroin. On Monday at 12:21 p.m., members of the D.V.O.C Unit took Cook into custody without incident in the 100 Block of Linden Court, Dover, DE. Officers recovered a bag that Cook had possessed which contained 12,701 bags of heroin.

Cook was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Cook was committed to SCI on $20,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Cook is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for William Alvarado. He has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-3869

Date:  Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 8:07 a.m.

Location: 700 Block of 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 William Alvarado, 16, of Clayton, DE. Alvarado was last seen on February 3rd, 2025 at approximately 8:07 a.m. in the 700 block of Horsepond Road. Alvarado is described as a white male, 5’3″, 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a black bubble coat, “Eagles” gloves, and shoes with a plaid backpack. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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

The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Darren Poltrock. He has been located and is safe.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-3935

Date:  Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

Location: 700 Block of Slaughter Street, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Darren Poltrock, 29, of Dover, DE. Poltrock was last seen on February 3rd, 2025 at approximately 4:18 p.m. in the 700 block of Slaughter Street. Poltrock is described as a white male, 5’7″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time, he was wearing a brown jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt and a Steelers baseball cap. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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