Month: September 2026

Incident Number:  50-26-31338

Date/Time: Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 3:44 P.M.

Location: 800 Block of Carvel Drive (Towne Pointe Apartments), Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred Friday afternoon at Towne Point Apartments.

At approximately 6:36 p.m., officers responded to the 800 Block of Carvel Drive after a 21-year-old female reported that her apartment had been burglarized.

The investigation revealed that the victim returned home from work at approximately 5:40 p.m. and noticed that her front door was unlocked. Once inside, she observed that the blinds covering one of her windows had been disturbed. The window was unlocked, and the exterior screen had been lifted.

The victim later discovered that two debit or credit cards and an undisclosed amount of cash had been stolen. Investigators reviewed video surveillance that showed the suspect knocking on the victim’s door at approximately 3:44 p.m. The suspect was then seen leaving the apartment approximately four minutes later.

The suspect is described as a male wearing a light-colored, two-tone hat, a black T-shirt, green athletic shorts, and flip-flops.

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 Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Incident Number:  50-26-31312

Date/Time: Friday, September 4th, 2026 at approximately 2:20 P.M.

Location: 900 Block of West North Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has arrested two Dover men following a shooting that left a 17-year-old male injured Friday afternoon.

At approximately 2:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of West North Street and Simon Circle after receiving a report of a shooting. Shortly afterward, officers were notified that the victim had arrived at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, by private vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper left arm. His injury was determined to be non-life-threatening.

The ensuing investigation determined that two suspects produced handguns equipped with large-capacity magazines and fired multiple rounds toward the victim while he was in the area of Simon Circle. In addition to striking the victim, gunfire struck the windshield of an unoccupied work van parked nearby.

During a search of the area, officers located numerous 9mm cartridge casings. Officers later located the two suspects in the area of Bertrand Drive and Lincoln Street. One suspect was taken into custody without incident. The second suspect ran from officers but was apprehended following a brief foot pursuit.

Officers recovered two loaded 9mm handguns from the front porch of a residence on Lincoln Street. One firearm had an obliterated serial number and was loaded with an extended magazine containing 24 rounds. The second firearm was loaded with a drum magazine containing 47 rounds and had been reported stolen to the Dover Police Department in 2023.

Giovanny Candelario, 18, of Dover, was charged with:

• Assault First Degree
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
• Resisting Arrest

Candelario was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $206,100 cash bond.

Benjamin George, 18, of Dover, was charged with:

• Assault First Degree
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony
• Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

George was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $198,000 cash bond.

Mugshots of the suspects were not available at the time of release.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-26-31247

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at approximately 2:10 P.M.

Location: 800 Block of Miller Drive, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Ayma Clark of Dover, DE. Clark was last seen on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at approximately 2:10 P.M. at a residence in the 800 Block of Miller Drive. Clark has a condition that if not properly treated, may pose a risk to her health and safety. Clark is a black female, 5’2″, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes Clark was last seen wearing a long sleeve red shirt, gray sweatpants, and no shoes. If you have any information on Clark’s whereabouts, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 as soon as possible.

Incident Number:  50-26-31360

Date/Time: Friday, September 5th, 2026 at approximately 9:47 P.M.

Location: CAVA Restaurant, 1037 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a homicide as a result of a shooting that occurred Friday night in the parking lot of CAVA, located at 1037 North DuPont Highway.

At approximately 9:47 p.m. on September 4, 2026, Dover Police received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the area. Responding officers located 18-year-old Foster Trader of Dover on the sidewalk in front of CAVA suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers immediately began providing emergency medical assistance to Trader while emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. Despite these lifesaving efforts, Trader was pronounced deceased at approximately 10:04 p.m.

Dover Police secured the area and began the initial investigation while detectives and additional department personnel responded to process the scene and gather evidence. Investigators recovered multiple spent shell casings from the scene. Investigators are also reviewing available other available evidence as part of their ongoing investigation.

At this time, no suspect description or suspect vehicle information is available for release, and no arrests have been made. The Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including any events that led to the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, observed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or may have surveillance or other information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit.

The investigation remains active. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Goad at (302) 736-7143. Tips can also be submitted at https://doverpolice.org/contact-us/. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Incident Number:  50-26-30930/30736

Date/Time: See Narrative

Location: Dunkin’, 470 S. DuPont Highway, and Delaware Shoppes, 325 S. State Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Jose Gerardo Dominguez-Morales (44, Dover) for recent burglaries at a Dunkin’ location and at Delaware Shoppes. Domingues-Morales was identified as the suspect in both cases during the investigation by the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit. Domingo-Morales was located at the DART Bus Transfer Station on West Water Street on September 2nd, 2026 and taken into custody without incident on warrants for the burglaries. Domingo-Morales was arraigned and released on a $9,000 unsecured bond.

Incident Number:  50-26-30930

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at approximately 12:34 A.M.

Location: Dunkin’, 470 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Wednesday morning at the Dunkin’ located at 470 S. Dupont Highway.

At approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the business for a burglary alarm and discovered that both front glass doors had been shattered. Officers entered the business and confirmed that no one was inside.

An interior safe had been opened, and an undisclosed amount of cash was reported stolen. The suspect also took a drink from the business before leaving.

Surveillance video showed a male suspect wearing a tan hat, black pants, black shoes, and a multi-colored blanket. The suspect approached the business from the south, shattered the front doors with an object, and entered the store.

Anyone with information regarding this burglary is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Incident Number:  50-26-30820

Date/Time: Between Friday, August 28th at 12:00 P.M. and Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 at 8:30 A.M.

Location: 100 Block of Willis Road

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary at a Habitat for Humanity construction site on Willis Road.

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Dover Police responded to the 100 Block of Willis Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned that the duplex under construction had been secured on August 28 at approximately 12:00 p.m. When the work crew returned to the property on September 1, they discovered that the key boxes had been removed and damaged, and the rear doors to both units had been left unsecured. A new washer and dryer set was reported stolen from each unit.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this burglary is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Incident Number:  50-26-30736

Date/Time: Monday, August 31st, 2026 between 12:00 A.M.- 8:45 A.M.

Location: Delaware Shoppes, 325 S. State Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Lieutenant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Delaware Shoppes, located at 325 S. State Street.

On August 31, 2026, officers responded to the business after employees discovered that an entrance door had been left unsecured and an undisclosed amount of cash had been removed from the register. The burglary is believed to have occurred sometime between midnight and approximately 8:45 A.M.

The investigation remains active, and detectives are working to identify the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.