Month: February 2025

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.

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.

Incident Number:  50-25-3764

Date/Time: Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at approximately 5:19 a.m.

Location: 820 Carvel Drive, Towne Point Apartments, 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 robbery that occurred at Towne Point Apartments early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 5:19 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for the report of a robbery. Officers contacted two victims and the ensuing investigation revealed that the victims had gone to Towne Point Apartments to meet someone when they were approached by two black males who displayed firearms. The suspects demanded the victim’s turn over property, including the keys to their vehicle. The victims complied and the suspects left in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was located unoccupied on Willis Road shortly after this incident was reported.

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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