Author: Dover Police Department

Incident #: 50-14-14731      Date/Time:   Monday, June 9, 2014  9:57 PM

Location: 300 Block of Frear Drive Dover, Delaware

Narrative:  On June 9, 2014 Defendant Oliver Lee Hicks offered a 14 year old female victim the opportunity to drive his vehicle in exchange for sex. The victim declined the advances and fled the area. The victim told an adult about the solicitation and when the Defendant was confronted he said she was lying. A physical confrontation ensued and the defendant grabbed the 14 year old female around the neck impeding her breathing and circulation. Police were dispatched to a fight at the above location where Hicks was arrested. Hicks was arraigned at JP#7 and was committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $20,000.00 secured bond.

Officer Releasing Information:

Lt. David E. Spicer

302-535-2827

Do you want access to the Dover Police Department to be a tap of a touchscreen away?  Well now there’s an app for that.  On Monday, June 9th, the Dover Police Department officially activated their mobile application for smartphone and tablet users.   The Dover Police Department began using the My Police Department or MyPD phone application as a means to provide notifications and information to the public regarding events, crimes and wanted persons.  MyPD is an app that can be downloaded through iTunes or Google Play.  With it, citizens have access to a number of features, including contacts, feedback and tip forms.  They can also access information from FEMA, the National Weather Service and the National Terror Advisory System, receive “Push Notifications/Alerts” for emergency alerts and much more.  The police app also contains links to information about wanted persons, sex offenders and crime reports.  It also allows the department to solicit help from the public in ongoing investigations or crimes.   The application creates a two-way flow of information. Users can submit police tips, commend officers, contact personnel, and post questions. Police can send push alerts, post information on parking bans, post tweets, and circulate other information through the application.  The application allows users to have full access to the department website, sex offender notifications, crime mapping, and social media outlets in a smooth, flawless transition from the MyPD application.  The Dover Police Department is the 2nd Delaware agency to utilize the MyPD platform, behind New Castle County.  By adding the mobile application to the department’s online resources and social media outlets, the Dover Police Department is now the elite Delaware agency and is among the nation’s leaders in the use of web based programs to expand it’s reach, fight crime, gather intelligence, and increase it’s presence in the community it serves.

How do I Download the App?                                                                                                    The MyPD application is available on both Android and iPhone platforms.  The app can be found by searching “My PD” or “My Police Department” in the app store. Once downloaded, follow the steps of selecting the country and state, and select the Dover Police Department.  The app is 100% free for all users.

Social Media
Despite the growing trend of social media in the world, there is still a large population who do not use social media in their lives.  This mobile application actually allows users to access the departments Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter pages without having an actual account of their own.  This will greatly benefit the Dover Police Department’s ability to reach the citizens it serves and provide real-time emergency updates.  Users have the option to receive all Dover PD “tweets” as a push notification in addition to the push alerts through the app itself.

Crime Mapping                                                                                                                                  The MyPD Dover Police Application will also connect users to the crime mapping RAIDS Online program unveiled by the department late in 2013.  The map can be accessed through the features and settings tab in the lower right hand corner of the app home screen.  When selected, the app will open the RAIDS Online application if it has been downloaded by the user or re-direct them to download the app.  If a user chooses not to download the RAIDS app, they will be re-directed to the RAIDS Online website where the user can search the Dover area.

Increased Communication                                                                                                           The MyPD application allows multiple methods of communication for the public.  Through the app, the public has access to phone and email contacts from every unit within the department from the records unit all the way to the Chief of Police.  Users can submit feedback about the department, submit tips, questions, or concerns (non-emergency), and commend officers or file officer misconduct complaints from the mobile app.  All users have the ability to remain anonymous when submitting any type of information.  911 continues to be the appropriate method to report emergency situations and request emergency response.

Emergency/Disaster Information                                                                                             Perhaps the single most important feature of the MyPD application is the ability for the department to send out “Push Alerts” during serious incidents, emergencies, and natural disasters.  The department can send out messages to all MyPD users that are registered with the Dover Police Department.  This will greatly improve the department’s ability to provide shelter/safety information during natural disasters, traffic alerts, major crime alerts, evacuation orders, and more.  By having the ability to reach thousands of citizens, it allows the department to focus its manpower in other areas as the application will be able to spread information more quickly.

Media Inquiries
  Contact PIO Cpl. Hoffman (302)736-7130 for questions/interviews/product demos

If you were traveling downtown or on Route 13 on Thursday, you may have seen law enforcement officers from across the state running the Delaware Special Olympics torch as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.  The torch entered the Dover Police jurisdiction in the area of South Governors Avenue and was run to Legislative Hall by Dover Police officers while being escorted by the Dover Police Motorcycle Unit.  After a brief ceremony at Legislative Hall, the torch continued its journey through Dover by traveling north on  State Street and onto US Rt 13 before being passed off to neighboring agencies.

For several years the Dover Police Department has participated in the Special Olympics of Delaware.  The signature event for Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics (LESO) is the annual Torch Run, when over 500 police officers carry the Flame of Hope 160 miles over three days across the state, leading up to the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games.  One of the organization’s largest grass-roots volunteer movements involves hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers throughout the world volunteering their time to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics. Here in Delaware, every agency is represented in law enforcement’s year-round effort.  Police officers’ volunteer efforts include organizing fundraising events, soliciting advertisements for the SODE Yearbook, and having a presence at all awards ceremonies, regardless of the size of the event.  More than $4.3 million has been raised in 27 years.  The Dover Police Department takes great pride in this annual event and as a result, has many officers volunteer for the run and the games.  You can find out more information about the Special Olympics at the following links:

Delaware Special Olympics Website  

Law Enforcement Torch Run Facebook Page

The Dover Police Department, along with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Dover Fire Department, Little Creek Fire Department, and others responded to a report of a chemical leak at the Dover YMCA located on South State Street.  Officials conducted an investigation and determined that an outside company delivering pool chemical unintentionally mixed Meuriatic Acid with Chlorine, causing a chemical reaction within the storage area.  YMCA officials noticed the mistake quickly and notified emergency personnel and began evacuating members and employees that were inside the YMCA building at the time.  All persons were quickly evacuated without incident, and no injuries or exposure to the reaction occurred.  The Dover YMCA then made the decision to close for the remainder of the day.  DNREC officials, in conjunction with the delivery company were able to remove the materials from the tanks safely and the scene has since been cleared.  Media inquiries should be directed to DNREC officials at this time.

The Dover Police Department alone with DNREC, Dover Fire Department, and several other agencies are on scene at the DOVER YMCA for a chemical leak. The leak appears to be contained to the basement of the building at this time. The YMCA is currently closed and everyone inside has been safely evacuated. The building will remain closed until further notice. Police are requesting that drivers use alternate routes of travel from the YMCA area.

Incident #: 50-14-13976      Date/Time:   Monday, June 2, 2014  11:09PM

Location: 400 Block of East Wind Drive, Dover

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has arrested a man for the stabbing of a friend after a party.  On Monday, June 2nd, at approximately 11:00PM, officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Wind Drive for a loud party/disorderly person.  Officers learned that a party was ending and that Leo Martin (37) was being loud and arguing with several persons at the party.  Friends of Martin advised officers that they would bring him in the residence and would peacefully resolve the issue.  At 11:09PM, officers returned to the residence for a 911 call and discovered that Martin had stabbed a 31-year-old male victim in the stomach two times.  The victim became uncooperative with officers and medical personnel on scene and refused medical attention.  While on scene, officers discovered the knife used in the stabbing and determined it was a switch-blade knife with a 3 1/8″ blade.