Location: 400 Block of North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Sgt. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Elijah Taylor, a 21-year-old Dover man. Taylor suffers from multiple conditions that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Taylor is black male, 5’9″ in height, approximately 170 pounds with black hair, and brown eyes. Taylor was last seen leaving a motel in the 400 Block of North DuPont Highway on June 29th at 11:00 a.m. At the time, he was wearing a black shirt, gray shorts, gray jacket, and flip flops.
If you have any information on Taylor’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
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Date and Time: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 at 10:01 p.m.
Location: S. Governors Avenue and West North Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run accident that occurred on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. Officers responded to the area of South Governors Avenue and West North Street for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers located a 71-year-old male bicyclist on the roadway with fatal injuries. Witnesses reported that an SUV fled the scene after striking the bicyclist. The SUV fled northbound on South Governors and then westbound on West Loockerman Street.
The case remains under investigation at this time. The following image was obtained from a surveillance camera in the downtown area.
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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UPDATE: On Friday, June 17th, 2022, the Dover Police Department arrested 20-year-old Zaveon Murchison in connection with the June 9th shooting on South New Street. Murchison was developed as a suspect and an arrest warrant was obtained. On June 17th, a search warrant was obtained for a home in the Unit Block of South Queen Street after it was determined that Murchison was inside of the home. Murchison was taken into custody without incident and committed to SCI on a $565,000 cash bond on the following charges: -Attempted Murder 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
A mugshot was not available at the time of release.
Incident Number: 50-22-17645
Date and Time: Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.
Location: 100 Block of South New Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old male in critical condition as the result of multiple gunshot wounds. Officers responded to the 100 Block of South New Street at approximately 9:53 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located the male victim lying in the roadway and began first aid until medics arrived and transported the victim to Bayhealth Kent Campus. The victim was struck a total of eight times by gunfire with injuries to his upper extremities and torso. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition
Date and Time: Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 12:32 a.m..
Location: Royal Farms, 293 S. Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested one suspect and is seeking a second in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Thursday morning. At approximately 12:34 a.m., the two suspects entered a vehicle that was left running in the parking lot. The female victim observed this and ran outside to approach them. At that time the driver pointed a handgun at her and the vehicle fled. A short time later, the vehicle was observed by Smyrna Police Department, but the pursuit was discontinued due to safety concerns. At 3:37 a.m. the vehicle was once again spotted by Smyrna Police who pursued the vehicle into Dover. The vehicle stopped in the area of South Governors Avenue and Bank Lane and both suspects fled on foot. Officers were able to arrest Dakota Borntreger (20), who was also in possession of two handguns. The second suspect is still at large and is described as a black male wearing dark clothing.
Borntreger was committed to SCI on a $46,000 cash bond on the following offenses: -Robbery 1st Degree -Possession of Untraceable Firearm (2x) -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Wearing a Disguise -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Dakota Borntreger Hartly, DE
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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Date and Time: Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 at 12:30 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of McKee Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a home invasion burglary that occurred on Wednesday morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers received a call for the incident in the Unit Block of McKee Road. Officers contacted a 53-year-old male who advised that he heard glass break at the rear of his residence. Unable to get up quickly due to a medical condition, the wife checked on the noise and was confronted by two black male suspects with handguns. The male victim gave the suspects an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects fled.
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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Date and Time: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at 12:04 a.m.
Location: White Oak Road and Nimitz Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a parking lot of a business in the 500 Block of North DuPont Highway after a 19-year-old female and 18-year-old male reported being shot at. The pair was traveling near the One Stop Shop on White Oak Road in a white Kia Optima when shots were fired from an unknown location by and unknown suspect. One round struck the occupied vehicle in the rear passenger side window and exited through the front windshield. The victims then fled to the parking lot where they called and met police. No injuries were reported by either victim.
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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Date and Time: Sunday, June 12th, 2022 at 1:58 a.m.
Location: Home Depot, 801 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: mark.hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Home Depot. Officers responded to the business at 1:58 a.m. and it was determined that an unknown number of suspects entered the business through a rear door. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a large amount of power and garden tools from the business. Two large portable tool boxes were located on the east side of the business that contained a large amount of tools that were also taken from the business.
If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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