Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-25-33479

Date/Time: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at 3:02 a.m.

Location: Walgreen’s, 1001 Forrest 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 burglary that occurred at Walgreen’s early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 3:02 a.m., when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and located the front glass door shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed the suspect used a brick to shatter the front door glass, and once inside, removed cigarettes and left the store.

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:  50-25-33103

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 9:16 a.m.

Location: Auto For You, 1301 South State 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 Rashad Grace-Scott, 24, of Dover, following a burglary that occurred at Auto For You early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 9:16 a.m., when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and spoke with the manager. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 1:00 and 1:25 a.m., a suspect broke into the business by shattering a window and stole the keys to two vehicles, one being a 2013 black BMW 733. The suspect stole the BMW and left.

On 9/11/25 at approximately 9:28 a.m., Officers located the BMW traveling on South Bay Road. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, and it fled into a neighborhood. The vehicle eventually went to a dead end in the 100 block of Nixon Lane. The driver, Grace-Scott, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

Grace-Scott was released on $15,500 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Burglary 3rd Degree
-Possession of Burglar’s Tools
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Failure to Obey a Police Officers Signal
-Theft Under $1,500
-Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,500
-Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
-Unsafe Speed

The Dover Police Department has arrested Jose Dominguez-Morales,43, of Dover, following several Burglary investigations. On September 10th, 2025 the Dover Police Department investigated the burglary of Dunkin Donuts on North DuPont Highway. (Click Here For Details) Dominguez-Morales was identified as the person responsible for this burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed Dominguez-Morales was also responsible for the following burglaries.

Burglary at La Hacienda
Burglary at El Cabrito

He was also found to be responsible for an attempted burglary at Ace Hardware on Independance Boulevard.

On September 10th, 2025, a Patrol Officer took Dominguez-Morales into custody without incident. He was transported to the Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Dominguez-Morales was committed to SCI on $32,000 Secured Bail on the following charges:
-Wearing A Disguise During the Commission of a Felony(x2)
-Burglary Third Degree(x4)
-Possession of Burglar’s Tools(x3)
-Theft Under $1,500(x2)
-Theft $1,500 or Greater
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000(x4)

He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number: 50-25-33110

Date/Time:  Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

Location: 200 Block of Trafalgar 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 a 15-year-old from Dover following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the 200 block of Trafalgar Drive for the report of shots fired in the area. Multiple Officers responded and located a home that was shot on Trafalgar Drive. The home was occupied at the time of the shooting. Thankfully, no one was injured.

Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspect and began to check the area where they fled. Officers located a 15-year-old of Dover, and an additional juvenile walking on Mifflin Road. The 15-year-old matched the description of the suspect and was found in possession of a 9mm handgun concealed in his waistband.

The ensuing investigation determined that the 15-year-old was responsible for the shooting on Trafalgar. He was transported to Dover Police Department and later to Kent County Family Court for arraignment.

The 15-year-old was released on $10,000 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition By a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)
-Criminal Mischief Less than $5,000

He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-33066

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 3:59 a.m.

Location: Dunkin Donuts, 206 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Dunkin Donuts early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 3:59 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival Officers found a front glass door broken. The ensuing investigation revealed the suspect used a hammer to break the front door glass and gain entry. 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.

Incident Number:  50-25-32673

Date/Time: Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at 5:41 a.m.

Location: La Hacienda, 1294 Forrest 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 burglary that occurred at La Hacienda early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 9:54 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of a burglary. Officers responded and found a window shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed at approximately 5:41 a.m., the suspect broke a window to the business to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect removed money from the business and left. The suspect is described as a male wearing a black mask, gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.

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.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-32517

Date:  Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 12:10 a.m.

Location: Unit Block of Fieldstone Court Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Allan Willoughby Jr, 17, of Dover. Willoughby Jr. was last seen in the unit block of Fieldstone Court and there is a concern for his safety. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. Willoughby Jr. is described as a black male, 5’07”, 120 pounds. At the time, he was wearing a black sweatshirt and sweatpants.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-32248

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at 11:44 p.m.

Location: Dunkin Donuts, 1128 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

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 Dunkin’ Donuts late Wednesday night. The investigation began at 2:43 a.m. Thursday, when Dover Police responded to the business for an alarm. Officers responded and found the front glass had been shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed that at 11:44 p.m. on Wednesday, a suspect kicked the window in to gain access to the store. Once inside, the suspect removed money and left.

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.