Date/Time: Tuesday, October 14th, 2026
Location: Areas of South New Street, Governors Avenue, and Reed 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, with assistance from Delaware Probation and Parole, Delaware State Police, the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 14 people during an operation in downtown Dover on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
The operation focused on the areas of South New Street and Reed Street, and South Governors Avenue and Reed Street. It was conducted in response to ongoing criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns that have continued despite regular policing efforts.
During the investigation, detectives obtained six search warrants for the grounds surrounding properties on South Governors Avenue. Detectives also observed drug dealing and trespassing at 46 South New Street. All arrests were made without incident.
The 14 adult individuals were charged as follows:
- Two individuals: Drug Dealing and Conspiracy.
- Eight individuals: Trespassing.
- Two individuals: Trespassing, Drug Dealing, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
- Two individuals: Trespassing and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Bail information was pending at the time of this release.
“Our residents and business owners deserve neighborhoods where they feel safe and where ongoing criminal activity does not interfere with their daily lives,” said the Dover Police Chief. “I thank Delaware Probation and Parole, Delaware State Police, the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance and continued partnership. Their support strengthens our ability to address persistent problems and respond to the concerns of our community.”
The Dover Police Department will continue working with its partners, residents, and business owners to address criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns in the downtown area.