Author: Dover Police Department

Through this investigation, Detectives were able to identify Deandre Bennett, 27, of Dover, as the suspect responsible for the carjacking at Hollywood Diner on December 9th. Detectives obtained warrants for Bennett’s arrest and on 12/15/23, members of the U.S. Marshal’s First State Fugitive Task Force arrested Bennett without incident. He was processed and arraigned at Dover Police.

Bennett was committed to SCI on $60,000 cash bail on the following charge:
-Robbery First Degree

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Incident Number:  50-23-40622

Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5:28 p.m.

Location: Hollywood Diner, 123 North DuPont Highway 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 carjacking that occurred at Hollywood Diner Saturday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for a stolen vehicle at the restaurant at 5:28 p.m. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 17-year-old female of New York, who advised that she was sitting in the passenger seat of a running vehicle, when a black male entered the driver’s seat and began to back out of the parking lot. The victim exited the vehicle in an attempt to escape, and the vehicle continued backing, causing the vehicle to strike the victim’s legs. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus and treated for minor injuries. The vehicle was located unoccupied at an apartment complex in Dover shortly after the incident. The suspect is described as a black male wearing all black clothing.

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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Incident Number:  50-23-41150

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:54 p.m.

Location: Royal Farms, 295 South DuPont Highway, 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 at Royal Farms late Wednesday night. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for a robbery at the store at 11:54 p.m. Officers responded and contacted the victim(an employee), a 22-year-old male of Dover. The victim advised that a black male wearing a mask and a black beanie entered the store and demanded the victim turn over cigarettes without paying for them. The suspect then threatened the victim and a manager intervened, at which time the suspect left in a black Jeep with unknown registration. There are currently 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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Incident Number: 50-23-41133

Date/Time:  Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 7:32 p.m.

Location: Whiteoak Condos, 1001 Whiteoak 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 has arrested Abdul-Lateef Fadipe, 25, of New Castle, Jasona Haith, 21, of Dover, and Joshua Harris, 28,of Dover on Robbery charges following an incident that occurred Wednesday night. The investigation began at 7:32 p.m., when Officers were called to White Oak Condos for a Robbery. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victim, a 24-year-old female of Dover. The ensuing investigation revealed that as the victim was walking to her building with her children she was approached by Fadipe, Haith, Harris and a fourth suspect(currently unidentified). The victim was then assaulted by the suspects and they removed her purse which contained an undisclosed amount of money. The victim sustained minor injuries and the suspects fled with her property in separate vehicles. Officers obtained a description of the vehicles and were able to locate Fadipe in one of the vehicles at Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue, shortly after the incident. Fadipe taken into custody without incident and was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

The other suspects were not initially taken into custody however warrants were obtained for Haith and Harris.

On 12/14/23 Haith and Harris were arrested and arraigned at Dover Police.

Fadipe was committed to SCI on $30,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4x)
-Offensive Touching (2x)

Haith was committed to BWCI on $66,200 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4x)
-Offensive Touching (2x)

Harris was committed to SCI on $66,200 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4x)
-Offensive Touching (2x)

Incident Number: 50-23-41259

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 8:45 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Ann Avenue, 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 shooting that resulted in the death of a 42-year-old male, of Dover, and left a 59-year-old male, of Dover, injured. The investigation began at approximately 8:45 p.m. on Thursday night, when Dover Police received the call for a shooting in the unit block of Ann Avenue. Officers responded and found both victims had been shot in the upper body. Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment where the 42-year-old male died as a result of his injuries. The 59-year-old male is in stable condition. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of his family. There are no leads and no suspect description available 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 302-736-7134 or by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us

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The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin. Hardin has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-40955

Date:  Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Roundtree Drive, 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

If you have any information on Hardin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-40955

Date:  Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.

Location: 100 block of Roundtree Drive, 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

If you have any information on Hardin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Incident Number:  50-23-40684

Date/Time: Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 12:34 a.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Maple Parkway, 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 has arrested Jose Barcita, 22, of Dover, for firearm charges following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 12:34 a.m. when Officers stopped Barcita for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. During the stop, it was revealed that Barcita was currently wanted for an unrelated traffic charge. Barcita was taken into custody without incident and a search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search officers located a handgun concealed under the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Barcita was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Barcita was released on $5,230 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Various Traffic Charges