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 Latoya Clark, 38, of Dover. Clark was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th. At the time, she was wearing blue scrubs. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Clark is described as a black female, 5’03”, 160 pounds. She is possibly operating a black Kia Telluride with Delaware Registration PC527629.
If you have any information on Clark’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
The temperatures are dropping, days are shorter, and the leaves are changing which also means the holiday season is quickly approaching. While this time of year is certainly joyous for most, there are many families that struggle to provide for their children during the holidays.
The Holiday Heroes program by the Dover Police Department is here to help for the 13th consecutive year, but will need the community’s help to raise funds.
Holiday Heroes allows children from the Dover area to pair up with a Dover Police Officer to go shopping for Christmas gifts at the Dover Target store. This event not only helps to provide necessities to families such as warm winter clothing, but also gifts for Christmas, and the opportunity for children to connect with an officer one-on-one.
MAKE A DONATION
In-Person/Mail: Donations of cash, checks*, or gift cards to Target can be dropped off or mailed to: Dover Police Department Attn: M/Cpl Ryan Schmid 400 S. Queen Street Dover, DE 19904
*Checks must be made out to: “Dover Police Holiday Heroes”
Online/E-Mail: Donations of Target gift cards can also be made by e-mail. Simply purchase an e-gift card at Target.com and send it to: Contact@doverpolice.org
There is no online/crowdsource fundraising campaign for this program.
All donations must be received by November 26th.Â
Frequently Asked Questions: -How can I sign my child up for this program? The Dover Police Department does not take sign-ups or nominations from the public. In order to identify children most in need and ensure that the selection process is fair, we partner with local school districts. Teachers, counselors, and other school employees will submit families for the program and they are then contacted by officers managing the program based on the amount of money we are able to raise. Please do not call the police department or your child’s school asking to be nominated.
-Will you take donations of physical items (blankets/coats/toys/etc.)? Unfortunately we do not take donations other than checks, cash, and Target gift cards.
-Can we watch/participate in the shopping event? While the shopping event does occur during regular store hours, we do not announce it in advance and do not use volunteers from outside of the Dover Police Department.
-Why do you only shop at Target? Target is not only one of the few department stores in Dover with a wide selection to fit our families needs, but they have been an incredible partner over the last ten years. Target has donated thousands of dollars in donations and provided team member volunteers for our shopping trips since we launched Holiday Heroes in 2012. Target has also been a major contributor to our National Night Out events as well.
-How much money does the department need for Holiday Heroes? No donation is too large or too small, every bit helps! We don’t set a goal because we want to help as many children as we can. In our highest fundraising years, we’ve helped over 100 LOCAL children.
-Can businesses donate/sponsor? YES! We accept corporate donations for our program and are happy to e-mail you a letter/receipt for your donation upon request. You may also request a photo-op and social media shoutout for your business.
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 Lee Nails early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 6:47 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of a burglary. Officers responded and contacted the business owner. The investigation revealed that sometime between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, a suspect forced entry into the business and stole money. The suspect then left.
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.
Location: Pizza Delight, 67 Greentree 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Pizza Delight early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 6:20 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of an alarm. Officers responded and contacted the business owner. The investigation revealed that a suspect pried the back door open and entered the business. Once inside, the suspect removed money and left.
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.
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover.  If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.
Location: 600 Bay 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 Latasha Bryant, 37, of Georgia, following a shooting that occurred Thursday morning. The investigation began at 11:45 a.m., when Dover Police were called to a parking lot in the 600 Block of Bay Road for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the victims. The ensuing investigation revealed that Bryant and the victims had gotten into an argument over property. During this argument, Bryant fired a handgun at the victims and fled in a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. Thankfully, no injuries occurred during this incident.
Officers learned that Bryant was possibly headed to Georgia. On 10/02/2025 at 4:45 p.m.. Bryant was stopped by the Virginia State Police on I-95 near Richmond, Virginia, in the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and was taken into custody without incident.
Bryant is being held in Virginia pending extradition on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Reckless Endangering First Degree(2x)
Bryant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No image of Bryant was available at the time of this release.
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Hilton Clements, 17, of Dover. Clements was last seen in the 200 Block of North Kirkwood Street on Friday, September 26th. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety. Clements is described as a black male, 5’08”, 120 pounds.
If you have any information on Clements’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Faith Ewell. She has been located.
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-34640
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:03 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of Ironwood Circle Dover, DE 19904
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Faith Ewell, 14, of Dover. Ewell was last seen in the unit block of Ironwood Court on Friday, September 19th at approximately 9:00 p.m., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray leggings. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Ewell is described as a black female, 5’05”, 120 pounds.
If you have any information on Ewell’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
