Location: Red Roof Inn, 652 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, Delaware
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested a man with a gun and crack cocaine after receiving a complaint of subjects loitering in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn on Sunday at 12:53AM. Officers responded to a report of multiple subjects in the parking lot, using drugs. Upon arrival, an officer contacted Royshawn Clark in the parking lot. Further investigation led to the discovery of crack cocaine in Clark’s front pocket and a .38 caliber revolver in his pant leg. Both items were seized and Clark taken into custody without incident. It was later discovered that the firearm was stolen in a previous case.
Clark was charged with the following offenses:
-CCDW
-Receiving a stolen firearm
-Possession of crack cocaine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Clark was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $4301.00 secured bond.
Location: East Division Street/Pennsylvania Avenue
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at 12:03AM on Saturday, August 8th in the area of East Division Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. A 50-year-old victim was walking in the area, when two suspects (white males) approached and said “Hello” to the victim. The suspects then struck the man in the head, knocking him unconscious and took an undisclosed amount of cash from his wallet. The suspects were described as 16-17 year old white males. One suspect was wearing a lime green shirt, tan shorts, and raiding a red BMX style bike. The second suspect was wearing a navy blue shirt with a blue BMX style bike.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
Date/Time: Friday, July 31, 2015 at approximately 11:20PM
Location: 255 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has identified William Lewis (32) as a suspect in the robbery of two men in the parking lot of Pine Grove Apartments. Lewis, along with another suspect (unk. black male) approached the victims’ vehicle in the parking lot at approximately 11:20PM and demanded their belongings at gunpoint. One of the victims attempted to flea on foot, but was caught and pistol-whipped multiple times, including in the head/face. The suspects then took the victims’ wallets, including an undisclosed amount of cash, stripped one victim naked, and fled in an unknown direction. Detectives working the case, learned that William Lewis was the suspect who had the handgun during the robbery and have obtained a warrant for his arrest for the following charges:
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Robbery 1st Degree (x2)
-Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
-Possession of Firearm By Person Prohibited
-Assault 2nd Degree
William Lewis, 32 Vanessa Drive, Dover, DE Photo from August 2015
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that took place at 2:10AM on Saturday, August 8th in the Persimmon Tree Apartments. An unknown suspect attempted to rob a 35-year-old male victim in one of the buildings common areas. The victim fought the robber, but was shot one time in the right hip. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent General for his injuries. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as a black male, clean shaven, 5’10”, 170-190 lbs, light skinned, with a heavier build.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 6, 2015 at approximately 1:43PM
Location: 34 North Street, Dover DE
Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
On Thursday, August 6th, The Dover Police Department, assisted by multiple agencies, conducted an operation at 34 North New Street in relation to an ongoing drug investigation. At the conclusion of that operation, the following persons were charged:
Qadir Mosley, 22
Hickory Lane, Dover, DE
Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Bond: Released on Summons Kwame Redmond, 24
Bonwood Road, Wilmington, DE
Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Bond: Released on Summons Teyana Beckles-Hunte, 20
Webbs Lane, Dover, DE
PWID Controlled Substance with aggravating factor (x2)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Latisha Durham, 36
North New St., Dover, DE
PWID Crack Cocaine w/ Agg. Factor
Maintaining a Drug Property
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession Drug Paraphernalia Jerome Miller, 30
Presidents Dr., Dover, DE
WANTED FOR:
Possession of Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Kyle Dixon, 26
2nd Street, Wilmington, DE
Charge:
Possession of Oxycodone w/o Rx Shakell Jones, 22
North New St., Dover, DE
Charges: PWID Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Nazmir Morris, 20
Head Start Ln., Dover, DE
Charges:
Possession of MDMA
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Jermaine Brown, 32
West Division St., Dover, DE
Charges:
Delivery of Crack Cocaine
PWID Crack Cocaine
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
The Dover Police Department responded to 25 shoplifting calls between Noon on July 30th and Noon on August 6th. Of those 25 shoplifting complaints, 15 are still under investigation, 3 were unfounded, and 7 arrests/warrants obtained were made in 7 cases.
Dover Police Department’s K9 Gerome has been awarded a bullet & stab resistant vest
The Dover Police Department’s K9 Gerome has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. a Massachusetts based nonprofit organization, and Armor Express, a Michigan based manufacturer. Armor Express of Central Lake, MI. has an incentive program for every 15 vests purchased by the charity, a free vest was awarded. Vests were donated to K9’s in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, South Carolina, Delaware, North Dakota, and Arkansas.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA.; whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. Each vest costs $1050.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 officers.
Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 1530 law enforcement dogs with protective vests since their inception in August of 2009. Over $1.4 million has been donated for K9 vests in 49 states including Alaska and Hawaii.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. announces their signature tank top is now available online for a $20.00 donation at http://www.vik9s.org. Proceeds will provide bullet and stab protective vests, for police dogs actively working without the potentially lifesaving equipment.
The organization orders the Armor Express vests made in Central Lake, MI exclusively from distributor Regency Supply in Hyannis; MA. who also does the custom embroidery on the body armor.
New K9 graduates as well as K9’s with expired vests are eligible to apply for the ballistic vests. The program is open to US employed and certified K9’s who are at least 19 months of age.
The Dover Police Department currently has three working K9’s. Gerome joined the Dover Police Department approximately one year ago and is assigned to Master Corporal Frank Fioravaniti. K9’s are an important part of the Dover Police Department, assisting in apprehensions, tracking suspects, narcotics searches, and keeping officers safe. Obtaining this protective vest will ensure the departments investment is protected, but more importantly, to protect the K9 wearing it. Gerome is an officer like any other officer and places his safety on the line each and every day to protect the citizens of Dover. This vest will ensure that Gerome is just as safe as any other officer. The Dover Police Department thanks Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Armor Express for the generous donation.
Information may be found by visiting the website http://www.vik9s.org or calling 508-824-6978. Donations may be made via the website at http://www.vik9s.org and by mail at Vested Interest in K9’s P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA. 02718.
