The Dover Police Department has arrested Sierra Melvin, 18, and a 16-year-old black male, both of Dover, for the burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store on 1/5/23. Detectives were able to identify the two through video surveillance and obtained warrants for them. On 1/7/23 at 12:23 a.m., Dover Police Department received the call for the 16-year-male being disorderly in the unit block of Stevenson Drive Dover, DE. Officers responded and attempted to contact the 16-year-male, however he ran away and officers chased him on foot. The 16-year-old was taken into custody without further incident following the foot pursuit.
Melvin was also in the area during this and she was taken into custody without incident.
Both Melvin and the 16-Year-Old male were transported to Dover Police where they were processed and arraigned.
Melvin was released on OR Bond on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Under $1500
-Criminal Mischief $1000 but less that $5000
-Conspiracy Second Degree
The 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Under $1500
-Criminal Mischief $1000 but less that $5000
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Resisting Arrest
Dover, DE
Incident Number: 50-23-453
Date/Time: Thursday, January 5, 2023, between 3:08 a.m. and 3:16 a.m.
Location: Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store, 1160 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store, 1160 Whiteoak Road Dover, DE early Thursday morning. The investigation began when Dover Police was called to the business at 3:12 a.m. for a burglary alarm and it was reported that multiple suspects had entered the store. Officers responded and found the suspects had broken the front door allowing them to gain entry into the business. Through the investigation, it was revealed that four suspects broke into the business and once inside, they stole an undisclosed amount of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The suspects fled the area and have not been located. The suspect descriptions are as follows;
Suspect 1: unknown gender, light skinned, red jacket and gray pants
Suspect 2: light skin male with black jacket and dark pants
Suspect 3: black male with black hooded sweatshirt and white/gray/black pants
Suspect 4: black male with white top and black pants.
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 t 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestopperweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
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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