Author: Dover Police Department

Incident Number: 50-23-18073

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Location: 200 Block of West Reed 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 arrested 5 individuals on firearms charges following a contact Wednesday evening. The investigation began at 4:00 p.m. when members of the Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit, along with the Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole, observed a 17-year-old of Dover who was wanted by Dover Police in the area of 200 West Reed Street. Officers responded to the area and contacted the 17-year-old male, and four other individuals who were identified as follows: Khalil Smith, 18, Daniel Fears, 25, 16-year-old male, and a 17-year-old male, all of Dover. All of the subjects were taken into custody without incident. The 17-year-old male that had warrants from Dover Police Department was found in possession of a loaded .22 caliber handgun inside of his waistband. The 16-year-old male was found in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun in his waistband that was later determined to be stolen. A search of the surrounding area revealed a third firearm, a 9mm handgun, which was located in the area of Fears, Smith and the other 17-year-old of Dover. All of the suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Fears was committed to SCI on $57,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Illegal Gang Participation

Smith was committed to SCI on $62,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (x2)
-Illegal Gang Participation

The 17-year-old initially wanted by Dover Police was committed to Stevenson House on $29,200 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (x2)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Assault 3rd Degree (Initial Warrant Charges)
-Offensive Touching (Initial Warrant Charges)

The second 17-year-old of Dover was committed to Stevenson House on $46,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (x3)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation

The 16-year-old was committed to Stevenson House on $42,000 secured bail on the following charges:
–Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Receiving a Stolen Firearm
-Illegal Gang Participation

**UPDATE** On May 16th, 2023 the Dover Police Department began investigating a shots fired complaint that resulted in a building being damaged on W Loockerman Street in Dover. (See original release below) Detectives released photographs of the suspect on social media platforms and the suspect was identified as Roger Barlow, 29, of Magnolia. 

On 06/05/2023 members of the U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force took Barlow into custody at a residence in the 100 block of Terry Drive, Magnolia, DE. Barlow was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Barlow was committed to SCI on $22,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Reckless Endangering First Degree
-Criminal Mischief Over $1000

**Original Release**

Incident Number: 50-23-15203

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 12:27 a.m.

Location: W Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street

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 shots fired complaint that occurred early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 12:27 a.m., when Officers responded to the area of W Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street for the report of shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located shell casings in the area. There were no victims and no damage reported at this time. On May 16th at 8:30 a.m., Dover Police was notified by CenDel Foundation, 101 W Loockerman Street Dover, DE, that a window was damaged as a result of the above described shooting. Officers were able to review downtown surveillance footage which revealed the suspect is a heavy set black male wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. (See attached photographs).

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.

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/Complaint#:  50-23-17968

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:05 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Stevenson 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 has arrested Chad Henderson, 40, of Dover, on weapons and drug dealing charges following a drug and firearm investigation. Members of the Street Crimes Unit had been conducting a drug/firearm investigation into Henderson when he was contacted in the unit block of Stevenson Drive at 11:05 p.m.. Henderson was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of a loaded .38 special revolver with an obliterated serial number and 9.1 grams of cocaine. Henderson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Henderson was committed to SCI on $105,500 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (x3)
-Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17754

Date:  Monday, June 5, 2023 at 2:23 p.m.

Location: South Reed Street and West Reed 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 arrested Orlando Batson, 32, of Dover, for drug and firearm charges following a stop Monday afternoon. The investigation began when members of the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, along with the Street Crimes Unit, observed Batson downtown in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers are familiar with Batson, and knew he currently had a warrant for his arrest. Officers contacted Batson inside of a vehicle and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number and 1.1 grams of crack cocaine. Batson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Batson was committed to SCI on $52,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (x2)
-Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Possession of a Controlled Substance
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Brittany Mosley. She has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17941

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Northdown 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Brittany Mosely, 36, of Dover, DE. Mosely suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Mosley is described as a black female, 5’5″, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mosley was last seen in the 300 Block of Northdown Drive on June 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. At the time, she was operating a 2015 Honda Accord with Delaware Registration 379836, wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17941

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Northdown 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Brittany Mosely, 36, of Dover, DE. Mosely suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Mosley is described as a black female, 5’5″, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mosley was last seen in the 300 Block of Northdown Drive on June 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. At the time, she was operating a 2015 Honda Accord with Delaware Registration 379836, wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

The Dover Police Department will once again bring the National Night Out to the Dover community on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-8pm.  The event brings the Dover Police Department, along with several emergency agencies and military personnel to one place where the public can bring their families to meet and greet local heroes and see the equipment used in their jobs while forming a positive relationship with the community.  In addition to appearances and demonstrations by these agencies, Night Out will feature fun activities for all ages along with food and beverages for all while supplies last.  The venue for the event will be Dover High School at 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE. 

The National Night Out  provides a variety of agencies with an opportunity to show our citizens what services they provide, the vehicles and equipment they use, and a chance to interact with personnel in a relaxed atmosphere.  

The Dover Police Department requests that political candidates/officials do NOT campaign, distribute handbills, or other materials at this event.

If you would like more information or wish to register your agency/organization to set up a display at the event, please e-mail: contact@doverpolice.org by Friday, July 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

MEDIA:  Media are welcome to attend the event. Requests for images from previous events should be made through M/Cpl. Ryan Schmid by email at: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17833

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:16 a.m.

Location: Capital Inn, 1426 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 has arrested Matthew Clendaniel, 29, of Dover, for injuring an officer following a trespassing complaint at the Capital Inn early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 1:16 a.m. when Dover Police was called to the hotel for a man trespassing on the property. While responding, it was relayed to officers that the suspect was leaving and a description was provided. Officers arrived in the area and located Clendaniel, who matched the description provided. Officers told Clendaniel to stop however he kept walking away from officers. Officers attempted to take him into custody at which time he began to actively resist arrest and would not put his hands behind his back. Three officers were eventually able to take Clendaniel into custody, however one officer sustained minor injuries to his lower body during the struggle. It was determined that Clendaniel was under the influence of alcohol once he was taken into custody. While placing Clendaniel into a patrol vehicle he spit on an officer. Clendaniel was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Clendaniel was released on $4,250 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Assault Second / Injure a L/E Officer
-Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence
-Offensive Touching
-Criminal Trespass Third
-Menacing
-Breach of Release
-Public Intoxication
-Drunk on a Highway