Dover Man Arrested On Burglary Charges

Incident Number:  50-25-20679

Date/Time: Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Location: Spence’s Bazaar, 552 South New 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 has arrested Charles Johnson, 57, of Dover, on burglary charges following an incident that occurred Sunday evening. The investigation began at 6:04 p.m. when Dover Police received a complaint for a burglary at Spence’s Bazaar. Officers were advised that around 4:45 p.m., a black male forced his way into the business and removed several items, then left the area. Shorly after this complaint, Dover Police was advised that the suspect who forced entry into Spence’s Bazaar was at a business in the 400 block of South New Street attempting to sell items. Officers responded and arrested Charles Johnson, who matched the description of the suspect from the initial complaint. Johnson was also in possession of property that had been taken from the business.

Johnson was transported to the Dover Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned.

Johnson was released on $3,800 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Theft Under $1,500

Johnson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.