Category: Dover Police News

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 Number:  50-25-40100

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 5:18 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Townsend Boulevard

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 two 16-year-old males, both of Dover, on firearm charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday evening. The investigation began at 5:18 p.m., when Dover Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Townsend Boulevard for traffic offenses. As a result of the stop, two 16-year-old males were taken into custody, and each juvenile was found in possession of a handgun.

As a result of the stop, Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 300 block of Paradee Drive Dover, DE where an additional handgun was located.

Both Defendants were transported to the Dover Police Department, where they were processed and arraigned.

The first 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $15,100 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana (Under 18)

The second 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $12,100 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Marijuana (Under 18)

Both Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Margaret Omwenga. She has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-39637

Date:  Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, 1654 N Dupont Highway Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Margaret Omwenga, 50, of Virginia. Omwenga was last seen in the area of the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 1654 North DuPont Highway at 12:00 a.m. Sunday. At the time, she was wearing a green dress and Nautica sneakers operating a silver Lexus vehicle with Virginia Registration UYX130. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Omwenga is described as a black female, 5’3″ with dark hair and brown eyes.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-39637

Date:  Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at 9:53 a.m.

Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, 1654 N Dupont Highway Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Margaret Omwenga, 50, of Virginia. Omwenga was last seen in the area of the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 1654 North DuPont Highway at 12:00 a.m. Sunday. At the time, she was wearing a green dress and Nautica sneakers operating a silver Lexus vehicle with Virginia Registration UYX130. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Omwenga is described as a black female, 5’3″ with dark hair and brown eyes.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-39254

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Mockingbird Avenue, 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 injured a Dover man late Wednesday night. The investigation began at 11:50 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the 300 block of Mockingbird Avenue for the report of a shooting. Officers responded and located the victim, a 33-year-old of Dover, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment and later released. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown black male shot the victim inside a residence in the 300 block of Mockingbird Avenue and fled.

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:  50-25-39206

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Location: Dollar General, 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 has arrested Arkeem Adkins, 34, of Dover, for an attempted robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:05 p.m., when Dover Police received the report of a robbery at Dollar General. While enroute to the scene, it was reported that an independent security company, RPS security, had detained the suspect following the incident. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that Adkins entered Dollar General, motioned like he had a firearm, and demanded money from the employee. The victim was able to flee the store, and Adkins left without receiving any money.

Adkins was transported to the Dover Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned.

Adkins was committed to SCI on $60,000 cash bail on the following charge:
-Attempted Robbery First Degree

Adkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-38514

Date/Time: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Location: Diamond Valley Jewelers, 1365 N 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 has arrested Phillip Nelson, 46. of Smyrna, DE, following the investigation into a robbery that occurred late last week. The investigation began on Thursday, October 23rd, at 1:34 p.m., when Dover Police received the call for a robbery at Diamond Valley Jewelers located in the Dover Mall. Officers responded and spoke with the business. The ensuing investigation revealed that a male and female entered the store, expressed they had a firearm, and removed merchandise without paying for it. The male was later identified as Nelson and warrants were obtained for his arrest. The female was identified as Monifah Carter, 29 of Dover, and warrants are on file for her arrest.

On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant on an apartment in the unit block of Courtside Drive, Dover, DE. Nelson was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dover Police Department. Carter is currently wanted and if you have information on her whereabouts, please contact Dover Police at 302-736-7111.

Nelson was committed to SCI on $62,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Controlled Substance
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Nelson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.