Author: Dover Police Department

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 jcket 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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As part of an ongoing effort to attract an increased quantity and diverse pool of police applicants, the Dover Police Department in conjunction with Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation has developed a recruitment video. The 4 minute and 22 second video features some of the many bright personalities in the Dover Police Department as they discuss the joys of serving the Dover community, the exciting opportunities within the agency, and the fast-paced and adventurous working environment of the Dover Police Department.

The Dover Police Department has served the City of Dover since 1925 and is proud to offer a family-like atmosphere with endless excitement and opportunities for those wishing to embark on a career in law enforcement and giving back to their community. For more information or to download an application, please visit: http://doverpolice.org/careers

Incident Number: 50-23-302

Date/Time:  Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at 7:55 p.m.

Location: South Governors Avenue and West Loockerman 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 Tailah Smith, 21, of Dover, after she resisted arrest and assaulted an officer during a traffic stop Tuesday evening. The incident began when a patrol officer observed Smith commit a traffic violation while she was operating a vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop and Smith immediately exited her vehicle and became confrontational with the officer. The officer attempted to detain Smith, at which time she punched the officer in the face and upper body. After a struggle with several officers, Smith was taken into custody without further incident. The officer punched by Smith sustained a minor injury to his lip and his left hand however he refused medical treatment. His watch was also broken during the struggle with Smith. Smith was transported to Dover Police where she was processed and arraigned.

Smith was released on $9,702 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Assault Second Degree; Injures a Law Enforcement Officer
-Resisting Arrest with Force (4x)
-Resisting Arrest (3x)
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
-Disorderly Conduct
-Failure to Signal Within 300 Feet of Turning
-Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-295

Date:  Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at 6:33 p.m.

Location: Maranatha Church, 1235 E Division 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 Adja Fatouseck, a 25-year-old female of Dover, DE. Fatouseck suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Fatouseck is described as a black female, 6’3″, approximately 175 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Fatouseck was last known to be in the area of Maranatha Church, 1235 E Division Street Dover, DE at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Monday, 1/2/23 and it is unknown what she was wearing at the time.

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

The Dover Police Department will be hosting a “How to Succeed in the Hiring Process” seminar on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is open to anyone interested in a career with the Dover Police Department as a police officer and will include information about the hiring process, application assistance, specialized units of the agency, and a tour of the police department.  You do not have to submit an application prior to attending and there is no need to register for the event.  Doors will open at 8:30AM and close promptly at 9:00 a.m. with no late admittance permitted.  The seminars typically end by 11:00 a.m.

The Dover Police Department continually accepts applications for police officers.  The department is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2023 hiring process.  For more information, visit: www.doverpolice.org/careers 

If you have any questions, please call Sergeant Joseph Bauer at 302-736-7116. The City of Dover and Dover Police Department are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Dover – Dover Police Detective Timothy Mullaney Jr. received the Robert J. Seinsoth Memorial Award as the 2022 Delaware Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, at a Chiefs of Police Council ceremony held earlier this month. Detective Mullaney is a six year veteran of the Dover Police Department, currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit as a Detective.

Detective Mullaney was nominated for his work on a rash of nighttime commercial burglaries from August 6, 2021 thru October 5, 2021, throughout the City of Dover. Detective Mullaney became the lead investigator on these cases and eventually made an arrest in this case. As a result of the arrest, Detective Mullaney conducted a search warrant at the suspects residence. The search warrant resulted in the recovery of the clothing items worn during the burglaries, the tools used to commit the crimes, money bags from some of the burglaries, and a safe that had been thrown in the lake behind the apartment complex.

Detective Mullaney is a highly skilled investigator and is also known as a team player amongst his peers.  Detective Mullaney is relentless when it comes to solving crimes.  He is a true asset to the Criminal Unit, the Dover Police Department and the citizens of the City of Dover.

Thank you Detective Mullaney and congratulations!

Incident Number: 50-22-39061

Date/Time:  Monday, December 19, 2022, at 2:45 a.m.

Location: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 425 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 stabbing incident that left a 30-year-old Milford man injured. The investigation began at approximately 03:01 a.m., when Dover Police received a report that the victim was at a hospital in Milford, DE advising he was shot. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was at a party at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Dover when he got into an altercation with a black male with long hair, during which time he was stabbed. The victim was transported to the Milford area hospital in a private vehicle and dropped off. The victim was treated at the Milford area hospital and listed as “non critical” condition. 

No further suspect description was provided. 

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 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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