Month: June 2025

Incident Number:  50-25-23525

Date/Time: June 29th, 2025 at 1:37 a.m.

Location: Parking Lot Between South Governors Avenue and South Bradford Street

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 shooting that left a 42-year-old Magnolia woman injured early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 1:37 a.m., when Officers from Dover Police Department were patrolling the downtown area in reference to the bar let out. While patrolling, Officers heard several shots fired in the area of the Minor Street Alley. Officers checked the area and located the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where she received treatment and was in stable condition.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male suspect began shooting for currently undetermined reasons. The black male left in a 2024 Kia Forte that was reported stolen. Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Leipsic Road and attempted to stop it. The vehicle crashed into a farm field and the suspect fled. Officers were unable to locate the suspect after he fled, however a firearm was located in the area of the crash.

There are no leads 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#:  50-25-23379

Date:  Friday, June 27th 2025 at 9:59 p.m.

Location: Bayhealth, 640 S State Street Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Michael Lawley, 53, of Dover. Lawley was last seen at 9:18 p.m. in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus. Attempts to contact him have been negative, and there is a concern for his safety. He is described as a white male, 5’10”, 200 pounds, bald head and blue eyes. At the time, he was wearing all black clothings.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-23138

Date/Time: Between Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Location: Paradee Financial, 2 North State Street 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 Paradee Financial. The investigation began at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary that occurred at the business. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect(s) entered the business sometime between 12:00 p.m. on June 24th and 10:00 a.m. on June 26th. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed property belonging to the victim and then left.

There are no 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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The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Samantha Levering. She has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-23166

Date:  June 26th, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

Location: 1298 McKee Road Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Samantha Levering, 24, of Dover. Levering was last seen at 12:45 p.m. in the area of 128 McKee Road Dover, DE. Attempts to contact her have been negative, and there is a concern for her safety. She is described as a white female, 5’4″, 250 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black shirt with a green over shirt and black pants. She is possibly driving a white GMC Terrain Delaware Registration PC509268.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-23166

Date:  June 26th, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

Location: 1298 McKee Road Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Samantha Levering, 24, of Dover. Levering was last seen at 12:45 p.m. in the area of 128 McKee Road Dover, DE. Attempts to contact her have been negative, and there is a concern for her safety. She is described as a white female, 5’4″, 250 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black shirt with a green over shirt and black pants. She is possibly driving a white GMC Terrain Delaware Registration PC509268.

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

The Dover Police Department is continuing to investigate the homicide of 22-year-old Daniel Guzman Jr., who was found shot to death on Barrister Place on June 14th, 2025. Four additional victims were shot during this incident. Detectives are urging anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be critical in helping us bring justice to Daniel and closure to his loved ones and all victims involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brandon Bowman at 302-736-7141. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333 or www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Incident Number:  50-25-21359

Date/Time: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 12:42 a.m.

Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, 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 shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured several others early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 12:42 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 400 block of Barrister Place. Officers responded and located the victim, a 22-year-old Dover man, who had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he later died as a result of his injuries. Four other victims arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus by Ambulance or by privately-owned vehicle with injuries sustained during this incident. The additional victims are as follows:

-58-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body
-26-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body
-21-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body
-24-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wound to his lower body

The ensuing investigation revealed that a group of individuals was standing in front of a residence in the 400 block of Barrister Place when multiple suspects began shooting at the group. There are no additional leads to release at this time.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of family.

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:  50-25-22281

Date/Time: Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 9:31 p.m.

Location: Liberty Court Apartments 1289 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 has arrested Aaron Grimes, 24, of Magnolia, for a shots-fired incident that occurred Friday night. The investigation began at 9:31 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired at Liberty Court Apartments. Officers responded and located several shell casings in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that several unoccupied vehicles and an occupied apartment had been shot. Grimes was determined to be the suspect for this incident, and he was located on the scene in possession of a .380 handgun. Grimes was transported to the Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Grimes was released on $8,000 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Reckless Endangering (2x)
-Criminal Mischief (2x)