Author: Dover Police Department

Incident Number: 50-23-10151

Date/Time:  Sunday, April 2, 2023, at 6:48 p.m.

Location:  North Governors Avenue and Cecil Street 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 serious crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle, that left a 45-year-old male from Newark, NJ, seriously injured Sunday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police was called to the area of North Governors Avenue and Cecil Street at 6:48 p.m. for the report of a serious vehicle collision. Officers arrived on scene and located the 45-year-old male who had sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. The victim was initially transported to a nearby hospital, however, he was later airlifted to a New Castle County hospital for further treatment.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was traveling northbound on North Governors Avenue on a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle approaching Cecil Street. At the time, a 2020 Dodge Durango, operated by a 68-year-old male of Dover, was on Cecil Street and turned onto North Governors Avenue into the path of the victim, causing the vehicles to collide and the victim was ejected from the motorcycle.

The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and at this time there have been no charges filed.

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 302-736-7134 or by email at: Diane.Glenn@cj.state.de.us

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Incident Number:  50-23-9522

Date/Time: Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:32 p.m.

Location: South State Street and East Water Street 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 Christopher Houck, 25, of Dover, and Ontia Lofland, 25, of Laurel, on several charges following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Monday night. The investigation began when Officers observed a White Ford Transit van in the area of South State Street and East Water Street. A records check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle at which time it fled and a pursuit began throughout the City. The pursuit ultimately ended on Savannah Road in Dover when the vehicle got stuck in a field. The occupants were taken into custody without incident and identified as Houck and Lofland. Through further investigation, Houck was linked to stealing a City of Dover vehicle over the weekend. Both individuals were transported to Dover Police where they were processed and arraigned. 

Houck was committed to SCI on $4,350 cash bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree
-Receiving Stolen Property
-Failure To Stop on Police Command
-Numerous Traffic Offenses

Lofland was released on her own recognizance on the following charge:
-Receiving Stolen Property

Incident Number:  50-23-9320

Date/Time: Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 1:56 a.m.

Location: 1300 South Farmview 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 arrested Jeremiah Sanquist, 32, of Hartly, on weapons charges and assault charges following an altercation at an apartment early Sunday morning. The investigation began when officers responded to Woodmill apartments for a 911 disconnect. When officers arrived they observed the victim, a 33-year-old male of Dover, and Sanquist next to a vehicle in the parking lot. The victim advised police that Sanquist had assaulted him inside of an apartment with a firearm and that Sanquist had discharged a firearm in his apartment earlier in the night. The victim had injuries consistent with his statement  Sanquist was taken into custody without incident and officers located a .22 caliber revolver, .22 LR Derringer, and a .22LR/.45LC Derringer that Sanquist had placed in a nearby vehicle. Officers also located damage inside of the victim’s apartment caused by Sanquist during the earlier incident. Sanquist was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned. 

Sanquist was committed to SCI on $81,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited(3x)
-Assault Second Degree
-Criminal Mischief Under $1000

**UPDATE** 3/22/23 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the gold alert for Rose Andalis. Andalis has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-8911

Date:  Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 01:00 a.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, 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 Rose Andalis, 70, of Dover. Andalis suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Andalis is described as a white female, approximately 5’7″ and approximately 170 pounds, white/silver hair, and blue eyes. Andalis was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. At the time, she was wearing hospital scrubs or a brown night gown. A photo of Andalis is unavailable at this time.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-8911

Date:  Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 01:00 a.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, 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 Rose Andalis, 70, of Dover. Andalis suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Andalis is described as a white female, approximately 5’7″ and approximately 170 pounds, white/silver hair, and blue eyes. Andalis was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday. At the time, she was wearing hospital scrubs or a brown night gown. A photo of Andalis is unavailable at this time.

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