Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-25-46151

Date/Time: Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at 12:01 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Edgehill Ave 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 Sunday afternoon. The investigation began at 12:01 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the unit block of Edgehill Avenue for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male suspect, wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, and jeans. The suspect displayed a handgun and stole property belonging to the victim. The suspect then fled on foot.

There are no additional leads to release 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.

Incident Number:  50-25-45860

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at 3:55 p.m.

Location: Walking path between Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road

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 occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:55 p.m., when Dover Police responded to Mifflin Road for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers contacted four victims who advised they were shot at by an unknown suspect in the area of the walking path that connects Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this shooting.

There are no leads to release 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.

Incident Number:  50-25-45559

Date/Time: Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 11:40 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Stevenson Drive Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

The Dover Police Department has arrested David Robinson, 46, of Dover, following a shooting incident that occurred late Sunday. The investigation began at 11:40 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the unit block of Stevenson Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers found evidence that a shooting had occurred; however, no suspects or victims could be located at this time. The victim, a 39-year-old male of Dover, arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus later with a gunshot wound to his lower body as a result of this incident. He refused to provide a statement to Police. A vehicle was also struck by gunfire and damaged during this incident.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim had just exited when he was shot by an unknown suspect. It was determined that Robinson exited the vehicle that the victim had been in and also fired a handgun during this incident. Robinson was taken into custody in the 900 block of Carvel Drive and taken into custody without incident. Officers also recovered an RG14 .22 Caliber revolver in the 100 Block of Willis Road that is believed to be connected with this incident.

Robinson was committed to SCI on $45,100 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited
-Reckless Endangering (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Criminal Mischief

Robinson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-45332

Date/Time: Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 1:47 a.m.

Location: Wells Fargo Parking Lot, 137 South Bradford Street Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

The Dover Police Department has arrested Ciara Footman, 30, of Dover, following a vehicular assault that occurred early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 1:47 a.m., when Dover Police responded to a vehicular assault that occurred in the parking lot of Wells Fargo, 137 South Bradford Street Dover, DE. Upon arrival, Officers located a 13-year-old female with serious injuries from being struck by a vehicle. A 17-year-old female was also hit by this vehicle. Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment.

The ensuing investigation revealed that Footman engaged in an argument with the victims while in the parking lot. Footman then entered her vehicle and struck the victims with it, before fleeing the area. Footman was located in the vehicle in the 200 block of East Street in Camden, DE by the Delaware State Police and taken into custody without incident.

Footman was transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

Footman was released after posting a $6,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Vehicular Assault First Degree DUI Related
-Vehicular Assault Second Degree DUI Related
-Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence
-Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
-Driving While Suspended or Revoked

Footman is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-45233

Date/Time: Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 11:43 a.m.

Location: Dover Mart Shopping Center, 282 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 looking for Jermaine Finney, 54, of Felton, for a robbery that occurred late Friday morning. The investigation began at 11:43 a.m., when Dover Police were called to Dover Mart for the report of a carjacking. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim, who had sustained injuries on his upper body related to this incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was working for a private security company and was responding to a reported shoplifting at a business in the shopping center. When the victim arrived, he confronted Finney, who was the suspect in this incident. Finney refused to comply and got into a physical altercation with the victim. Finney eventually got away from the victim and stole his 2015 Jeep Wrangler, Delaware registration PC537097.

Finney was positively identified as the suspect in this incident, and warrants are on file for his arrest. The vehicle and Finney have not been located at the time of this release.

If you have information on Finney’s whereabouts, please contact Dover Police at 302-736-7111 or call 911.

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.

The Dover Police Department has arrested Nashere Edwards, 23, of Dover, for the attempted robbery that occurred at Cedar Chase Apartments last month. Through this investigation, Edwards was identified as a suspect, and warrants were obtained for his arrest. Edwards was also linked to a robbery that occurred in March of 2024 at Cedar Chase Apartments where he displayed a handgun and took property from a victim.

Edwards was arrested on 12/9/25 without incident and committed to SCI $147,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Attempted Robbery First Degree(2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony(2x)
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony(2x)
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2x)
-Selling Stolen Property

Edwards is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident Number:  50-25-40616

Date/Time: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

Location: Cedar Chase Apartment, 1700 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 an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening. The investigation began at 6:35 p.m., when Dover Police responded to Cedar Chase Apartments in reference to an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victims. The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male, 5’4″ tall, wearing a camo face covering, a black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victims. The victims did not comply and were able to drive away.

There are no additional leads to release 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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-44695

Date:  Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Location: 1100 block of Janes Road Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Youiannaliez Pagan Rodriguez, 21, of Dover, DE. Pagan Rodriguez was last seen in the 1100 block of Janes Road around 3:00 p.m. Sunday. At the time, she was wearing a black jacket with orange and white spots, a mini mouse hat and black leggings. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for her safety. Pagan Rodriguez is described as a Hispanic white female, 5’5″ and 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-44661

Date:  Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at 10:16 a.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 Peter Reidy, 74, of Wyoming, DE. Reidy was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus Sunday. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety. Reidy is described as a white male, 5’10” and 180 pounds.

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