Author: Dover Police Department

Date/Time: Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 11:35AM

Location:  Capital Green, Dover, DE
408 New Castle Avenue/467 New Castle Avenue/419 East Water Street

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

On Thursday, July 16th, the Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit (DVOC), wrapped up an investigation into gang, drug, and gun activity in the Capital Green development  The investigation, which began in May of 2015, led to the discovery that members of the Bloods Street Gang were using multiple residences within Capital Green to deal drug and stash firearms.

On July 16th, the Dover Police Department aided by the Delaware State Police, Milford Police, Smyrna Police, DEA, ATF, US Marshall’s Task Force, and Delaware Probation and Parole conducted a large operation in Capital Green.  The multi-agency effort led to the execution of three search warrants and the Dover Police and Probation and Parole Safe Streets team conducting multiple probation checks and fugitive operations.  As a result of this operation, a total of eleven subjects were arrested and the following items were seized:
-171.1 grams of marijuana
-50 bags (.9) grams of heroin
-75.6 grams of PCP
-$1,196.00 CASH (drug proceeds)
-12 gauge shotgun
-4 handguns (2 reported stolen)

Pictured below are the some of the items seized in the operation as well as the defendant’s mugshots and charges.  The Dover Police Department would like to recognize and thank the multiple agencies that assisted in this investigation and resulting operation.

The Dover Police Department responded to 14 shoplifting calls between Noon on July 9th   and Noon on July 16th.  Of those 14 shoplifting complaints, 2 are still under investigation, 1 was unfounded,  and 12 arrests/warrants obtained were made in 11 cases.

The Dover Police Department will once again bring the National Night Out to the Target parking lot on Tuesday, August 4th 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 Dover Police Department and Target Department Store look forward to continuing the National Night Out tradition and their relationship to improve the Dover community through events such as this and the Heroes and Helpers Christmas program.  The National Night Out  gives us the opportunity to show our citizens what we do, the vehicles and equipment we use, and really gives people that attend a sense of pride in their emergency responders.  It is an opportunity for communities nationwide to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. While the one night is certainly not an answer to crime, drugs and violence, National Night Out represents the kind of spirit, energy and determination to help make neighborhoods a safer place year round.  The event gives us the ability to connect with people on a personal level, in a positive environment outside of the typical situations people tend to interact with us.  Kids can try on gear that officers wear, sit on a police motorcycle, put out a  simulated fire with the Dover Fire Department, and much more.  A new addition to this years event comes from WSFS Bank.  WSFS and the Dover Police Department will join together to bring a “shred event” to the National Night Out.  The public is invited to bring personal documents to be shredded beginning at 4pm and ending at 8pm that day.  Dover Police will be on hand to distribute ID theft information and prevention information.   There will also be K9 demonstrations at 6:30PM and 7:30PM.  We are excited to put on this event once again and look forward to many families visiting us on August 4th.

Activities/Appearances:

• FREE Bounce House/Slide and Basketball game Courtesy of BK Rentals
• FREE Rock Climbing Wall Courtesy of Vertical High
• FREE Shred Event by WSFS Bank, beginning at 4pm!
• Eagle 97.7 LIVE Broadcast
• McGruff the Crime Dog
• Free Light Refreshments*
• Dunk the “Shake It Off” Cop, Officer Jeff Davis
• Delaware State Police Helicopter (Weather/Schedule Permitting)
• Dover Police Department Vehicles (Dodge Charger/Chevy Tahoe)
• Dover Police Department Motorcycle Unit
• Dover Police Department Crisis Negotiation Truck
• Dover Police Department Bearcat (Armored Truck)
• FREE Child ID Kits
• Dover Police Department K9 Demonstrations
• Dover Air Force Base Security Forces Vehicles and Display
• Dover Air Force Base Fire Department Vehicles and Display
• City of Dover Fire Department Vehicles and Fire Activity for Children
• Little Creek Fire Department Bay Rescue Boat
• Little Creek Fire Department HazMat Truck
• Leipsic Fire Department Ambulance
• Delaware Crime Stoppers Display
• Delaware Army National Guard Display and Games
• and more….
  *while supplies last

PHOTOS FROM 2014 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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Complaint # 50-15-19733

Date/Time: Monday, July 13, 2015 at 2:17AM

Location:  900 Block of West North Street, Dover, Delaware

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide of a 35-year-old man.  The incident occurred at approximately 2:17AM in the 900 block of West North Street.  Jamal Weeks, 35, was shot by an unknown suspect, and later died as a result of his injuries.  Detectives from the Dover Police Department have been interviewing potential witnesses and residents in the area and are working towards identifying a suspect.  This is the fifth homicide in the City of Dover in the 2015 calendar year.

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: Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 8:40AM

Location:  Schutte Park, Electric Avenue, Dover, Delaware

Officer Releasing Information:  MCpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package early Saturday morning in Schutte Park after a city employee discovered the item.  The Delaware State Police EOD Unit responded and it was determined that the item was a pill bottle wrapped in camouflage tape as part of a geocaching find.  Pictures of the item are shown below.  While the Dover Police Department understands the recreational activity of geocaching, we ask that creators of geocache finds create items that are more obvious in nature.  In an environment where public safety is an ever growing concern, items that give the appearance as this item did is taxing on manpower and resources that could be utilized more efficiently.  The Dover Police Department thanks the Delaware State Police EOD Unit for the quick response and efforts in this case.

The Dover Police Department responded to 17 shoplifting calls between Noon on July 2nd  and Noon on July 9th.  Of those 17 shoplifting complaints, 10 are still under investigation, 2 were unfounded,  and 6 arrests/warrants obtained were made in 5 cases.

UPDATE:

On the morning of Thursday, July 9th, the US Marshall’s Delaware Task Force in conjunction with the Dover Police Department and Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force, arrested John E. Pauley in connection with the below incident.  Pauley was arrested in the 300 block of Jefferson Woods Drive, in Harrington, DE without incident.

Complaint # 50-15-17894

Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2015 at 9:32AM

Location:  Independence Blvd/Lamplighter Lane, Dover, Delaware

Officer Releasing Information: Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

Dover Police are seeking John E. Pauley (25), of Milford, after fleeing from an officer on Friday morning.  At approximately 9:32AM, a Dover Police officer stopped Pauley for running a stop sign in the area of Independence Boulevard and Lamplighter Lane.  After stopping, the officer learned that Pauley was wanted numerous times by Superior Court, including a Violation of Probation.  As officers attempted to arrest Pauley, he fled in his vehicle striking one officers hand, and continued northbound on Independence Boulevard.  The officer suffered minor injuries to his hand as a result of the incident.  Pauley was last seen operating a Gray 2001 Chevrolet 2500 truck that was unregistered.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the suspects whereabouts 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.

Pauley is currently wanted by the Dover Police Department on the following charges:
-Assault 2nd Degree
-Resisting Arrest with Force/Violence (injures officer)
-Disregard Police Officer Signal
-Numerous traffic violations