Author: Dover Police Department

The Dover Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Brice Hall, of Dover, for his involvement in the shooting that left a 20-year-old male injured on November 13th, 2023 (Original release below). Throughout the investigation, Detectives identified Hall as one of the suspects involved and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On 12/07/2023 at 12:49 p.m., Hall was taken into custody without incident by Dover Probation and Parole then transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Hall was committed to SCI on $47,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Assault Second Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Criminal Mischief (6x)
-Violation of Probation

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident Number:  50-23-37493

Date/Time: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:16 p.m.

Location: 100 block of Hampton Drive 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 Hampton Drive Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:16 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 20-year-old male of Dover, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body and a graze wound on his lower body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that as the victim was arriving at his home, three suspects were standing in the area, one of which began firing a handgun at him. The suspects then fled toward Redner’s however could not be located by arriving Officers. The suspects are described as black males wearing ski masks. 

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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Incident Number:  50-23-40431

Date/Time: Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:04 a.m.

Location: Village Drive and Quail Hollow Drive 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 left a 25 year old male of Dover injured early Friday morning. The investigation began at 2:04 a.m., when Dover Police was called for multiple shots fired in the area of Village Drive and Quail Hollow Drive. Officers responded to the area and located the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of his injures. There are no leads or suspect description 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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Incident Number: 50-23-40135

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 9:35 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE 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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 57-year-old Dover man dead Tuesday night.  At approximately 9:35 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE. Officers responded to the area and located the 57-year-old victim and began to render aid. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, however he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2014 Ford Focus, operated by a 82-year-old male from Dover, DE, was traveling Southbound on North DuPont Highway approaching Kings Highway NE. At the same time, the victim was crossing the roadway south of the intersection heading west. As the vehicle crossed over Kings Highway NE, the victim continued to cross North DuPont Highway on foot. At this time, the vehicle struck the victim. The victim was not wearing any reflective material. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance.  You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us 

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Incident Number:  50-23-37477

Date/Time: Monday, December 2, 2023 at 5:34 a.m.

Location: Wawa, 1450 Forrest Ave 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 left a 45 year old male of Dover injured early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 5:34 a.m., when Dover Police was called for a shooting at Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue. Officers responded to the area and located the victim who had sustained gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus where he was treated for his injuries.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was returning to his vehicle after exiting the store when he heard gunshots and realized he was shot. No suspect description is available 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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After the initial arrest in this case, the Dover Police Department continued to attempt to identify the other suspects responsible for this crime. Through their investigation, Khalil Peden, 23, of Bear, was identified as one of the additional suspects. On 11/6/23, Peden was indicted on charges related to this case by a Grand Jury. On 11/29/2023, the U.S. Marshal’s Service First State Fugitive Task Force took Peden into custody without incident at a residence in Wilmington, DE. Peden was arraigned at Kent County Superior Court.

Penden was committed to SCI on $1,000,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Conspiracy First Degree

**Original Release**

Incident Number: 50-22-36388

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 3:42 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Forest Creek Drive, 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 the shooting death of Walter Pereira, 29, of Dover, DE, that occurred early Thursday morning. The investigation began at approximately 3:42 a.m., when Dover Police received the call for a shooting at a residence in the unit block of Forest Creek Drive. Officers responded and located Pereira laying on the ground with gun shot wounds. Officers and Paramedics began life saving efforts until Pereira was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. Rayvaughn Jones, 29, of Dover, DE, was arrested leaving the residence where this shooting occurred. Through the ensuing investigation, it was determined that Jones lives at the residence with Pereira. The suspects are described as being two black males. No further description is available at this time. 

As part of the investigation, Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and located the following evidence; AK47 rifle, AR-15 rifle, 12 gauge shotgun, Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun, KBI Inc handgun, Springfield Armory 9mm handgun, Freedom Arms .22 Caliber handgun, 2,130.4 grams of marijuana, 914 doses of M/30 oxycodone pills, 27 grams of methamphetamine, 6.38 grams of cocaine, 30 doses of LSD, $7,186, and several pieces of drug paraphernalia. 

Jones was arrested without incident and charged with the following:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited(13x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony(7x)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity
-Possession with Intent to Deliver LSD in a Tier 2 Quantity
-Possession of LSD in a Tier 2 Quantity
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of Methamphetamine in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Bail information and a photo of Jones are unavailable 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance.  You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at: Diane.Glenn@cj.state.de.us

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Incident Number: 50-23-38686

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 11:36 p.m.

Location: John Hunn Brown Road / South Little Creek Road 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 Jalisa Agard, 35, of Middletown, and Akosua Whitted, 39, of Dover, on charges related to a shooting incident that occurred last Wednesday. The investigation began at 11:36 p.m., when an Officer on patrol heard gun shots in the area of John Hunn Brown Road and South Little Creek Road. Following the shots, the Officer observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The officer stopped the vehicle and contacted the occupants, identified as Agard and Whitted. 

During the stop, the victim, a 30-year-old female of Dover, reported that she had been shot at in the area of John Hunn Brown Road and South Little Creek Road. No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. Officers searched the vehicle occupied by Agard and Whitted and located two 9mm handguns. Both handguns were loaded. Through the ensuing investigation, Detectives determined that Agard and Whitted were responsible for shooting at the victim as described above. Both Agard and Whitted were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Agard was committed to BWCI on $48,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Reckless Endangering First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Whitted was committed to BWCI  on $44,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Reckless Endangering First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Conspiracy Second Degree

 

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-38974

Date:  Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at 2:12 a.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus,640 South State 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 issued a Gold Alert for Brandon Ricks, 36, of Dover, DE. Ricks suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ricks is described as a black male, 5’11”, 128 pounds, black hair and hazel eyes. Ricks was last seen in the area Bayhealth Kent Campus wearing a red t-shirt, and gray pants. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

Incident Number: 50-23-38129

Date/Time:  Friday, November 17th, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of 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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 50-year-old Camden man dead.  At approximately 11:30 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving two vehicles in the 800 block of North DuPont Highway. Officers responded to the area and located the 50-year-old victim in his vehicle suffering injuries from the collision. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, however he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2003 Buick Century, operated by a 20-year-old female from Smyrna, DE, was traveling Northbound on North DuPont Highway near McDonalds, 879 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE. At the same time, a 2000 Toyota Corolla, operated by the victim, was making a left turn from Southbound, North Dupont Highway, across the Northbound lanes of travel, attempting to turn into McDonald’s. As the Corolla made the turn, the Buick struck the Corolla causing it to spin clock wise into the parking lot of McDonalds. The Buick lost control and crossed over the grassy median, coming to a rest on the west bound side of North DuPont Highway. The driver of the Buick refused medical treatment. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance.  You can contact the Victim Services Unit at 302-736-7134 or by email at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us 

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