Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-24-16742

Date/Time: Monday, May 13th, 2024 at 10:43 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South New 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 shooting that left a home damaged, and a 24-year-old male of Dover injured Monday night. The investigation began at 10:43 p.m., when Dover Police was called for shots fired in the unit block of South New Street. Officers responded to the scene and found a home that was occupied by a 60-year-old male, and a 70-year-old male, both of Dover, damaged by gunfire. The men were not injured as a result of the shooting. While on scene, it was reported that a 24-year-old male of Dover had arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gun shot wound to his arm. The victim was uncooperative with Detectives and would not provide any additional information or suspect description.

The ensuing investigation revealed the the 24-year-old male was walking with someone on South New Street when a suspect dressed in dark clothing began shooting at them, striking the victim in the arm. The suspect then left the area and the victim went to Bayhealth Kent Campus. 

There are no additional 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:  50-24-16542

Date/Time: Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, 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 left two vehicles and an occupied house damaged Sunday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:36 p.m., when Dover Police was called for shots fired on Barrister Place. Officers responded to the scene and located several spent shell casings in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that a white Honda Accord drove onto Barrister Place and an unknown suspect(s) began firing several shots striking a residence that was occupied by a 68-year-old male of Dover, and two unoccupied vehicles. The vehicle then left the area. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

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.

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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department has identified Randy Bolden, 54, of Seaford, DE as the victim who died as a result of the shooting in Capital Green last week.

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Incident Number:  50-24-15984

Date/Time:  Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.

Location: 400 Block of River 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 a 17-year-old male, of Dover, on murder charges, following a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:26 a.m., when Dover Police Department was called for shots fired from within a residence located in the 400 block of River Road. Officers responded and located the victim, a 54-year-old male of Seaford, inside of the residence, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body as a result of the shooting. Officers and emergency medical personnel rendered aid to the victim on scene until he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Tragically, the 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the 54-year-old victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation inside of the residence. During this altercation, the 17-year-old obtained a firearm and shot the victim. The suspect left the residence prior to Police arrival.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., the 17-year-old came to Dover Police Department to turn himself in. He was taken into custody without incident.

The 17-year-old was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $535,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder in the First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited

The 17-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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  by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us

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

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-16507

Date:  Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 2:09 a .m.

Location: Unit Block of McKee Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Michael Jennings, 33, of Dover, DE. Jennings suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Jennings is described as a black male, 6’5″, 225 pounds, with long dread locks, and brown eyes. Jennings was last seen in the unit block of McKee Road at approximately 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. At the time, he was wearing black pants and a blue button down shirt.. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-16507

Date:  Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 2:09 a .m.

Location: Unit Block of McKee Road, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Michael Jennings, 33, of Dover, DE. Jennings suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Jennings is described as a black male, 6’5″, 225 pounds, with long dread locks, and brown eyes. Jennings was last seen in the unit block of McKee Road at approximately 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. At the time, he was wearing black pants and a blue button down shirt.. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

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

Incident Number:  50-24-16014

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Location: Dover Middle School, 1 Patrick Lynn 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 Angel Lake, 50, of Dover, on firearm charges, following a complaint Wednesday afternoon. The investigation began at approximately 3:00 p.m., when the School Resource Officer assigned to the school was notified that Lake was inside the school with a firearm. The officer contacted Lake and located an unloaded 9mm handgun inside of a holster on her hip along with a magazine. The ensuing investigation revealed that Lake was at the school attending a prescheduled meeting with staff. It was determined that Lake was prohibited from possessing firearms.

The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case to determine how Lake was able to attend the meeting while in possession of the unloaded 9mm firearm. 

Lake was taken into custody without incident and transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

Lake was released on $11,000 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon in a School Zone
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)

Lake is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number: 50-24-15984

Date/Time:  Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.

Location: 400 Block of River 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 a 17-year-old male, of Dover, on murder charges, following a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:26 a.m., when Dover Police Department was called for shots fired from within a residence located in the 400 block of River Road. Officers responded and located the victim, a 54-year-old male of Seaford, inside of the residence, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body as a result of the shooting. Officers and emergency medical personnel rendered aid to the victim on scene until he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Tragically, the 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the 54-year-old victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation inside of the residence. During this altercation, the 17-year-old obtained a firearm and shot the victim. The suspect left the residence prior to Police arrival.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., the 17-year-old came to Dover Police Department to turn himself in. He was taken into custody without incident.

The 17-year-old was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $535,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder in the First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited

The 17-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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  by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us

Incident Number:  50-24-15037

Date/Time: Monday, May 6th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

Location: 200 Block of Harmony Lane, 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 Javon Johnson, 19, of Dover, on firearm and related charges following a shooting Monday morning. The investigation began at 10:30 a.m., when Dover Police was called to Harmony Lane for the report of shots fired. Officers responded an began the investigation. The ensuing investigation revealed Johnson was responsible for the shooting, and during the incident, a vehicle that was occupied by a 20-year-old female of Smyrna, DE was struck by gunfire. She was not injured during this shooting. Johnson was taken into custody without incident inside an apartment in the 200 block of Harmony Lane. Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. As a result of the search warrant, Officers located a loaded Glock 9mm handgun.

Johnson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Johnson was committed to SCI on $26,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Reckless Endangering First Degree

Johnson is innocent until proved guilty.