Month: November 2025

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41532

Date:  Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

Location: Woodmill Apartments, 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Taylor Durant, 15, of Dover. Durant was last seen in the area of 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE at 7:00 a.m. Monday. At the time, she was wearing a pink coat, blue distressed jeans, brown Uggs, a grey/white hoodie, and a black head band. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Durant is described as a black female, 5’6″ and 120 pounds.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41493

Date:  November 9th, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Location: Dover Police Department, 400 S. Queen St. Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jasmine Boggs, 32, of Dover. Boggs was last seen leaving the Dover Police Department on November 9th at 10:00 p.m.. At the time, she was wearing a red jacket, jeans and slippers. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Boggs is described as a black female, 5’3″ and 170 pounds.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-40866

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 8:56 p.m.

Location: Valvoline, 710 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Valvoline Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and noticed a broken window. The ensuing investigation revealed a white male suspect force his way into the business by breaking a window and once inside, removed property belonging to the business before fleeing. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pants, and dark colored sneakers.

There are no additional 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:  50-25-40843

Date/Time: Between Friday, November 7th, 2025, and Tuesday November 11th, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

Location: Top Quality Reasonable Fashion, 214 South Governors Avenue 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 Top Quality Reasonable Fashion over the weekend. The investigation began at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that sometime between Friday, November 7th, and Tuesday, November 11th, an unknown suspect broke into the business and removed clothing.

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:  50-25-40834

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 5:42 p.m.

Location: Alley Between New Castle Avenue and Kent 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 shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 5:42 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the area of New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was driving in the alley between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue when a suspect began shooting at her vehicle, striking her windshield. Thankfully, the victim was not injured during this incident. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’8″ tall and possibly 16-18 years old.

There are no additional 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:  50-25-40616

Date/Time: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

Location: Cedar Chase Apartment, 1700 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 is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening. The investigation began at 6:35 p.m., when Dover Police responded to Cedar Chase Apartments in reference to an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victims. The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male, 5’4″ tall, wearing a camo face covering, a black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victims. The victims did not comply and were able to drive away.

There are no additional 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:  50-25-40100

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Townsend Boulevard

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 two 16-year-old males, both of Dover, on firearm charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday evening. The investigation began at 5:18 p.m., when Dover Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Townsend Boulevard for traffic offenses. As a result of the stop, two 16-year-old males were taken into custody, and each juvenile was found in possession of a handgun.

As a result of the stop, Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 300 block of Paradee Drive Dover, DE where an additional handgun was located.

Both Defendants were transported to the Dover Police Department, where they were processed and arraigned.

The first 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $15,100 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana (Under 18)

The second 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $12,100 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana (Under 18)

Both Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Margaret Omwenga. She has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-39637

Date:  Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, 1654 N Dupont Highway Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Margaret Omwenga, 50, of Virginia. Omwenga was last seen in the area of the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 1654 North DuPont Highway at 12:00 a.m. Sunday. At the time, she was wearing a green dress and Nautica sneakers operating a silver Lexus vehicle with Virginia Registration UYX130. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Omwenga is described as a black female, 5’3″ with dark hair and brown eyes.

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