Author: Dover Police Department

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14499

Date/Time:

05/30/2015 between the hours of 6:00 pm t0 7:00 pm

Location of Incident:

Celebrity Style Vintage Boutique, 32 W. Loockerman Street, Suite 101B, Dover, De

Victim: N/A

Victim Age: N/A

Narrative:

On Saturday May 30, 2015, the Dover Police responded to the Celebrity Style Vintage Boutique, located at 32 W. Loockerman Street, Suite 101B, for a burglary that occurred at the business.  Through investigation it was determined that an unknown person forced their way into the victims’ business through a door.  While inside of the business the suspect rummaged through items then forced open the cash registered and removed a small amount of money.  After doing this the suspect then fled in an unknown direction.

The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Crime/Nature:

Burglary 3^rd

Criminal Mischief under $1,500.00

Theft under $1,500.00

Suspect Description/Information:

None

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14574

Date/Time:

05/31/2015 between the hours of 3:00 am t0 3:30 am

Location of Incident:

100 Block of Madison Court, Dover, De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 20

Narrative:

On Sunday May 31, 2015, the Dover Police responded to the 100 Block of Madison Court for a burglary that occurred at a residence.  Through investigation it was determined that an unknown person forced their way into the victims’ home through a window.  While inside of the residence the suspect damaged the victims’ television and stole a .380 caliber handgun and various electronics, then fled in an unknown direction.

The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Crime/Nature:

Burglary 2^nd

Criminal Mischief under $1,500.00

Theft of a Firearm

Theft under $1,500.00

Suspect Description/Information:

Black male, approximately 5’10”, 115 to 130 lbs., slim build

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14064

Date/Time:

06/01/2015 @ 4:20 pm

Location of Incident:

South Little Creek Road and Roberta Ave, Dover, De

Victim: Multiple

Victim Age: N/A

Narrative:

On June 1, 2015, members of the Dover Police Department Safe Streets Unit with Probation and Parole and the Dover Police K9 Unit arrested Damir Hughes-Warren without incident after a traffic stop.  Officers from the Dover Police Department had been actively looking for Hughes-Warren after he was able to elude police during a car chase on May 27, 2015.  At the time of the vehicle pursuit Hughes-Warren was wanted on numerous felony theft/shoplifting charges from the Delaware State Police as well as domestic violence charges and shoplifting charges from the Dover Police Department.  Hughes-Warren was taken into custody and arrested in the area of South Little Creek Road and Roberta Avenue and was committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of a $33,190.00 cash bond.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Damir Hughes-Warren

Age: 20

Address: 400 Block Sussex Avenue, Dover, De

Bond: $33,190.00 cash

Disposition: Committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Charges:

Resisting Arrest

Failure to Stop on Command

Assault 3^rd

Retail Theft (felony)

11 counts of Shoplifting (felony)

10 counts of Conspiracy

14 Driving Charges Stemming from the Vehicle Pursuit

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-12668

Date/Time:

06/04/2015 @ 6:00 am

Location of Incident:

Hollingsworth Apartment Complex, Elkton, MD

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 18

Narrative:

On June 4, 2015 at approximately 6:00 am members from the Delaware Fugitive Task Force and Maryland State Apprehension Team arrested Rakim Strickland in the Hollingsworth Apartment Complex in Elkton, MD.  Strickland was taken into custody without incident and is awaiting extradition back to Delaware to answer for the charges stemming from the May 15, 2015, shooting of an 18 year old male in the Capital Green Housing complex.

The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Rakim Strickland

Age: 25

Address: 600 Block River Road, Dover, De

Bond: None

Disposition: Incarcerated awaiting extradition to Delaware

Charges:

Attempted Murder First Degree

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Possession of Firearm by a Person Prohibited

Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited

Criminal Mischief over $1000.00

Criminal Trespass 1^st Degree

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14909

Date/Time:

06/02/2015 between the hours of 10:50 pm t0 11:02 pm.

Location of Incident:

Parking Lot of Building J, Woodmill Apartments, 1300 South Farmview Drive, Dover,  De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 59

Narrative:

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at approximately 11:02 pm, the Dover Police responded to a complaint of a robbery that occurred in the parking of building J of Woodmill Apartments, which is located at 1300 S. Farmview Driver, Dover.  Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who stated that while he was getting out of his car he was approached by an unknown male who displayed what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.  Then, while holding the victim at gunpoint, the suspect searched the victims pockets and removed credit cards, keys, and a small amount of money.  After doing this the suspect then got into an unknown style car and fled the area.

************************************UPDATE************************************

Detectives handling this case learned that someone attempted to use the victims’ credit at the Royal Farms located in Hartly.  The person and vehicle pictured below are of interest to the Dover Police Department regarding this investigation.  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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Crime/Nature:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Robbery 1^st

Theft

Unlawful Use of a Credit Card

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14073

Date/Time:

05/30/2015 @ 12:10 am to 12:16 am

Location of Incident:

Lot #10, Dover Downs International Speedway, Dover, De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 19

Narrative:

On Saturday, May 30, 2015, officers from the Dover Police Department responded to a fight in progress in Lot#10 of the Dover Downs International Speedway.  The investigation into the fight revealed that the victim was standing with a group of people in the campground of Lot#10 as Christopher Martin rode by on his motorcycle.  Someone from the group that the victim was standing with threw a beer car at Martin.  Martin became upset about this and confronted the group and an argument ensued.  During the argument Martin produced a box cutter style knife and cut the victim on his upper left arm, causing a severe laceration.  The victim was transported to Kent General Hospital via ambulance, where he was treated for his injuries and released.  Officers recovered the weapon at the scene.

Christopher Martin was arrested and released after he posted a $25,250.00 secured bond.  The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Christopher Martin

Age: 39

Address: 300 Block Barney Jenkins Road, Felton, De

Bond: $25, 250.00 secured

Disposition: Released

Charges:

Assault 2nd

Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

Criminal Mischief under $1,500.00

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14708

Date/Time:

06/01/2015 between the hours of 12:25 am t0 12:40 am

Location of Incident:

Elks Lodge, 217 N. Kirkwood Street, Dover, De

Victim: Male

Victim Age: 41

Narrative:

On Monday, June 1, 2015, the Dover Police responded to Kent General Hospital for a male victim that was shot in the leg.  Through investigation it was determined that while the victim was standing outside of the Elks Lodge located at 217 N. Kirkwood Street, an unknown make and model sedan drove southbound on Kirkwood Street at which time an unknown person from inside of the vehicle fired approximately 3 rounds in the direction of the victim and other people that were outside of the Elks Lodge at the time.  The victim was struck in the leg by one of the bullets fired and was driven to Kent General Hospital by one of his family members.

The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Crime/Nature:

Assault 2^nd

Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony

Suspect Description/Information:

Unknown

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145

Dover Police Department Complaint #:

50-15-14893

Date/Time:

06/02/2015 @ 10:28 pm

Location of Incident:

200 Block Frear Drive, Dover, De

Victim: State of Delaware

Victim Age: N/A

Narrative:

On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, officers from the Street Crimes Unit and Probation and Parole conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 200 Block of Frear Drive, Dover.  Upon stopping the vehicle officers contacted the driver, Melissa Thompkins, who was found to have an active capias from the Kent County Court of Common Pleas, and the passenger, Frederick Tolson, who was found to have an active capias from Kent County Family Court.  Tolson was also found to have an active warrant on file at the Dover Police Department for Assault 3^rd.  After Thompkins and Tolson were taken into custody the officers searched the vehicle and found a 9mm caliber handgun concealed underneath the steering wheel in a holster.

Melissa Thompkins was arrested and released on $2,600.00 unsecured bond.  Frederick Tolson was arrested and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of a $3,100.00 secured bond.  The investigation is still 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 www.tipsubmit.com.

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 1: Melissa Thompkins

Age: 25

Address: 200 Block Frear Drive, Dover, De

Bond: $2,600.00 unsecured

Disposition: Released

Charges:

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Driving Suspended/Revoked

Capias (Court of Common Pleas)

Defendant Information/Arrest Disposition:

Def 2: Frederick Tolson

Age: 34

Address: Unit Block of Ann Avenue, Dover, De

Bond: $3,100.00 secured

Disposition: Committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center

Charges:

Assault 3^rd

Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Capias (Family Court)

Officer releasing this information:

Lt. Jason Pires

(302) 736-7145