Month: August 2025

Incident Number: 50-25-29282

Date/Time:  Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Location: 400 Block of Alder Road and 600 Block of West Division Street

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 Marc Cushman, 44, of Harrington, following a drug investigation. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized crime unit had been conducting an investigation into Cushman and the sale of Methamphetamine. On August 12th, Detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in the 400 block of Alder Road in relation to this investigation. During the search warrant, Officers located 142.2 grams of methamphetamine, 20 doses of MDMA, CNS stimulants, and over $8000 in suspected drug proceeds.

The ensuing investigation led the Detectives to search a storage unit associated with Cushman in the 600 block of West Division Street. As a result of the search of the storage unit, Officers located an additional 170.4 grams of methamphetamine.

At the time of these search warrants, Cushman was already committed to SCI on separate charges not related to this Dover Police Department case.

Cushman was arraigned on the new charges on August 13th, 2025, and committed to SCI on $50,000 cash 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 with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (4x)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Cushman is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-28809

Date/Time: Friday, August 8th, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.

Location: Simon Circle and West North 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 20 year old Dover male of Dover injured Friday evening. The investigation began at 6:45 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the area of Simon Circle and West North Street. Officers responded and located the victim in the 300 block of Simon Circle. The victim had sustained gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Several residences were also struck as a result of this incident. The victim did not cooperate when questioned by Police.

There are no leads to release 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.

Incident Number:  50-25-28589

Date/Time: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 6:42 a.m.

Location: South DuPont Highway and River Road

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 Brandon Carter, 19, Nasir Peace, 18, and a 15-year-old male, all of Dover, following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle yesterday morning. The investigation began at 6:42 a.m., when Officers located a stolen 2018 Hyundai Tucson in the area of North DuPont Highway and River Road. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver failed to stop. A pursuit ensued and went westbound through Dover to Hartly, ultimately ending on Wheatley’s Pond Road in Smyrna. The pursuit ended when a Clayton Police Officer successfully deployed a tire deflation device. The vehicle came to a stop after hitting a house on Wheatley’s Pond Road. The driver, Carter, ran away; however, he was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. The passengers, identified as Peace and the 15-year-old male, were taken into custody without incident. While searching the vehicle, Officers located tools commonly used to facilitate vehicle theft.

All of the suspects were transported to the Dover Police Department, where they were processed and arraigned.

Carter was committed to SCI on a $9004 secured bail on the following charges:

-Possession of Burglar’s Tools
-Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
-Disregarding a Police Signal
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
-Resisting Arrest
-Leaving The Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision
-Several Traffic Charges

Peace was released on $4,000 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500
-Possession of Burglar’s Tools
-Conspiracy Second Degree

The 15-year-old male was released on his own recognizance to a guardian on the following charges:
-Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500
-Possession of Burglar’s Tools
-Conspiracy Second Degree

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Incident Number:  50-25-28573

Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at 10:53 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Tollhouse 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 occurred on Tollhouse Place late Wednesday night. The investigation began at 10:53 p.m., when Dover Police received the report of a shooting in the 300 block of Tollhouse Place. Officers responded and located shell casings in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) fired several shots and struck two apartments, causing damage. One of the apartments was occupied at the time of the shooting. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

There are no leads to release 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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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Courtney Dean. She has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-28472

Date:  Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Location: 800 Block of McKee Road

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Courtney Dean, 42, of Hartly. Dean was last seen at approximately 4:00 a.m in the 800 block of McKee Road and there is a concern for her safety. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful. Dean is described as a white female, 5’10”, 145 pounds. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. She was last seen operating a 2016 Gray Chevrolet Traverse Delaware Registration PC237051.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-28472

Date:  Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Location: 800 Block of McKee Road

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Courtney Dean, 42, of Hartly. Dean was last seen at approximately 4:00 a.m in the 800 block of McKee Road and there is a concern for her safety. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful. Dean is described as a white female, 5’10”, 145 pounds. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. She was last seen operating a 2016 Gray Chevrolet Traverse Delaware Registration PC237051.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-28164

Date/Time: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.

Location: Forrest Avenue and Marsh Creek Lane

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 serious motor vehicle crash that left a 68-year-old Dover man seriously injured. The investigation began at 6:52 p.m., when Dover Police took a call for a crash in the area of Forrest Avenue and Marsh Creek Lane. Upon arrival Officers found a 68-year-old male with serious injuries. The 68-year-old was initially transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus but later airlifted to a New Castle County Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The ensuing investigation revealed the 68-year-old male was operating a 2024 Harley Davidson westbound on Forrest Avenue approaching Marsh Creek Lane. At the same time, a 22-year-old was operating a 2019 Ram Promaster and was stopped on Marsh Creek Lane. For reasons currently unknown, the Promaster entered the intersection, causing the collision with the Harley Davidson.

This investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time. If you have any information related to this case, please contact PFC. Strickland at 302-736-7111.

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The Dover Police Department has arrested Jimmy Barlow, 34, and Dwayne Brinkley, 46, both of Dover, on robbery charges following an investigation that began Saturday, July 26th. (See below for original release) Through the investigation into the robbery, Brinkley and Barlow were identified as the suspects and warrants were obtained for their arrest.

Barlow was arrested on July 31st, 2025, and committed to SCI on $31,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Assault Second Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Brinkley was arrested on August 1st, 2025, and committed to SCI on $52,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Assault Second Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident Number:  50-25-27087

Date/Time: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 at 3:44 a.m.

Location: Parking Lot near Minor Street and South Governors Avenue

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 early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 3:44 a.m. when an Officer from the Dover Police Department was contacted by a victim who had obvious injuries to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was walking near the parking lot near Minor Street and South Governors Avenue when he was approached by two suspects who asked him for money. When the victim did not comply, the suspects assaulted him and stole property belonging to him. The suspects are described as black males.

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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