Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Danielle Bailey, 45, of Smyrna, DE. Bailey suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Bailey is described as a white female, 5’7″, 180 pounds, blonde hair and blue eyes. Bailey was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing blue hospital scrubs and yellow socks. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.
If you have any information on Bailey’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
The Dover Police Department held a press conference on Monday, May 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., to announce the arrest of two suspects in the Delaware State University Homicide that occurred on April 21st. Details of the arrest and Chief Johnson’s statement are below.
A link to view the news conference will be posted shortly.
“Good morning everyone. First, I would like to say thank you to all the participants involved in this briefing and to the members of the media for your attendance.
Most importantly, I want to express my deepest condolences to the family of Camay De Silva. Camay’s family has been in our thoughts from the moment this senseless act of violence occurred and our hope is that these apprehensions can help begin the process of healing.
The Dover Police Department is announcing the arrest of Destry Jones, age 20, and Damien Hinson, age 18, both of Dover, for the murder of Camay Mitchell De Silva.
Mr. Jones and Mr. Hinson are also charged with the attempted murder of a 20-year-old male and a 21-year-old male, also from Dover. For the record, Mr. Jones and Mr. Hinson are not enrolled as students at Delaware State University, they have no affiliation with the School.
As a matter of additional background, the Dover Police Department has been collaborating with the Delaware State University PD with added safety patrols at nighttime on weekends.
On Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:40 a.m., the assigned Dover PD team heard what they believed to be shots fired in the area of Gate 3 along College Road and responded to investigate.
At nearly the same time, Delaware State University Police Department received a report of shots fired on the grounds of the Main Campus. This phoned-in report stated the shots were associated with a physical fight in the area of the Tubman-Laws dormitory with the participants fleeing across College Road toward parking lot 16. Neither agency located a fight, nor a crime scene, based on first available information.
After a separate call was made to report a female on the ground near the Warren-Franklin dormitory, Officers responded and located Camay suffering from a gunshot wound to her head. Her body was situated to the north of the breezeway that connects the east and west sections of that dorm. Warren-Franklin dormitory is located in the immediate vicinity of Tubman-Laws dormitory.
Paramedics were immediately called and Camay was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Tragically, she died from the injuries sustained during this incident.
As we have previously released, Miss De Silva was not involved in this altercation and we do not believe she was the intended target of the gunfire which originated from the breezeway area.
In continued collaboration, it was determined that Dover PD would take the lead in this investigation with DSUPD and many of our other law enforcement partners in support. Our investigation involved several witness interviews, extensive reviews of surveillance video, and forensic crime scene examinations.
Investigators ultimately learned that Mr. Jones and Mr. Hinson were part of a group that participated in the previously described physical altercation outside the Tubman Laws building with the previously noted 20 and 21-year-old males before any shots were fired.
It was also established that Jones and Hinson disengaged from the physical fight and took part in firing the shots that claimed the life of Miss De Silva. Detectives obtained warrants for Mr. Jones and Mr. Hinson and began looking for them.
On May 2nd, 2024, Jones was arrested at an apartment in the 1400 block of Prospect Place, in Brooklyn, New York. The apprehension was conducted by the U.S. Marshals New York New Jersey Regional Task Force Brooklyn Division, the New York City Police Department, and Detectives from Dover Police.
Later that same day, Hinson was also taken into custody in the parking lot of Gateway West Shopping Center, located at 1030 Forrest Avenue here in Dover, by the US Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force, Dover Police Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, Dover Police S.O.R.T and Delaware Probation and Parole.
Mr. Jones is being held in New York awaiting extradition on the following charges:
1 count of Murder in the First Degree
2 Counts of Attempted Murder in the First Degree
1 Count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
1 Count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
1 Count of Conspiracy in the First Degree
Mr. Hinson was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on cash bail exceeding 3 million dollars on the following charges:
1 count of Murder in the First Degree
2 Counts of Attempted Murder in the First Degree
1 Count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
1 Count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
1 Count of Conspiracy in the First Degree”
The Dover Police Department would also like to give a special thank you to the Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police Department and the United States Attorneys Office District of Delaware, for the critical assistance they provided during this investigation.
Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
**Update** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She has been located and is safe.
**Original Post** Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-24-15016
Date: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross, 21, of Dover, DE. Ross suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ross is described as a black female, 5’8″, 155 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Ross was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing a grey shirt. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.
If you have any information on Ross’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross, 21, of Dover, DE. Ross suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ross is described as a black female, 5’8″, 155 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Ross was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing a grey shirt. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.
If you have any information on Ross’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time:Â Â Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 12:39 p.m.
Location:Â North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane, Dover, DEÂ
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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 64-year-old Pennsylvania man dead Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:39 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a serious crash involving a Nissan Murano and a motorcycle, in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. Officers responded to the area and located the 64-year-old victim, and immediately began to render aid. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a Suzuki Motorcycle, operated by the victim, was stopped at the red light on North DuPont Highway southbound at the intersection of Rustic Lane. At the same time, a Nissan Murano, operated by a 20-year-old black male of Middletown, was traveling Southbound on North DuPont Highway approaching the same intersection. For unknown reasons, the 20-year-old failed to stop for traffic and struck the rear of the motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours due to this investigation.
The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.
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 Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.usÂ
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Location: West North Street and Saulsbury Road, 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 is investigating a Robbery that occurred on West North Street early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 12:43 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the area of West North Street and Saulsbury Road for the report of an attempted Robbery. Officers responded and made contact with the victims, a 53 year-old-male and a 37-year-old female. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victims were walking on West North Street approaching Saulsbury Road when they were approached by a black male, wearing a mask and dark clothing, who was in possession of a firearm. The suspect demanded the victims turn over property. The female victim fled at this point and the male victim did not comply. The suspect then fled westbound on foot.
There are no leads at this time.
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.
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Date/Time:Â Â Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 10:15 p.m.
Location:Â 900 Block of Schoolhouse Lane, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:Â The Dover Police Department has arrested Robert Ulrich, 32, of Dover, on arson charges following a house fire Saturday night. The investigation began at 10:15 p.m., when Dover Fire Department and Officers from Dover Police responded to the report of a structure fire in the 900 block of Schoolhouse Lane. Once the fire was extinguished, an investigation by the City of Dover Fire Marshall’s Officer in collaboration with Detectives from Dover Police determined that the fire was set intentionally. Through this investigation, it was determined that Ulrich was a resident of the home and was responsible for setting the fire.
Ulrich was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Ulrich was on released his own recognizance on the following charges: -Arson Second Degree
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