Date/Time:Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of Northdown Drive, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department and United States Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force arrested a murder suspect wanted in New York on Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 4:00 p.m. officers took Maliki Johnson (16) into custody at a residence in the 300 Block of Northdown Drive in the Village of Westover neighborhood. Johnson was wanted by theWestchester County Police Departmentfor Murder 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Firearm 2nd Degree. Johnson will be held at the Stevenson House Juvenile Detention Center until he is extradited back to New York.
The Dover Police Department was awarded a total of $58,939.54 in grants and a private donation on August 3rd. In May of 2021, the Kent County Levy Court voted in favor of providing Law Enforcement Assistance Grants to Police Agencies serving Kent County. In a small presentation, Levy Court President Terry Pepper and Vice-President Allen Angel, provided a check to Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr. in the amount of $48,939.54 as an expression of deep appreciation for the work the Dover Police Department does on behalf of Kent County residents within the municipality.
The Grant Funding is intended to be used solely and exclusively within the City’s Law Enforcement Agency for supporting the law enforcement services within its jurisdiction, with the condition that the Dover Police Department provide the County with brief correspondence indicating how the Grant is being used.
Shortly after that presentation, Dr. Joel Halpern who was present for the county presentation, surprised members of the Dover Police Department by making a private donation of $10,000 toward the department’s K9 unit.
Chief Johnson stated: “The Dover PD would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to the Levy Court members and Dr. Joel Halpern who recognized the need for, and can appreciate the value of, this type of investment in public safety. For all the right reasons, traditional sources of public safety funding are very structured with limited flexibility. This funding will allow us to react quickly in support of community policing and community problem solving. More specifically, it will support training, our K9 mission, new community engagement initiatives [youth, seniors, at-risk persons], and help in time-critical situations that require funding support not previously identified in other areas of the budget. With this funding comes the added agility needed to allow us to be more effective in our agency mission.”
Left to Right: Captain Chris Hermance, Major Dave Spicer, Kent County Levy Court President Terry Pepper, Chief Thomas Johnson Jr., Kent County Levy Court Vice-President Allen Angel, Lieutenant Paul Kuntzi, Lieutenant Jordan MillerDr. Joel Halpern (left) presents a private donation to Chief Johnson
Location: Holmes Street and Moriarty Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department charged Michael Haith (43) with firearms offenses on Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:59 p.m., officers contacted Haith as part of a separate criminal investigation and found him to be in possession of a handgun and 2.4 grams of marijuana.
Haith was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Marijuana (civil)
Location: Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department charged Malachi Moore (20) with firearms and drug offenses on Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:58 p.m., officers observed Moore driving an Off Highway Vehicle (dirtbike) in the area of Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road. When Moore was stopped, he was found in possession of a handgun, 10.1 grams of marijuana, and a digital scale. Two additional grams of marijuana were found on Moore’s person when he was transported to the Dover Police Department holding facility.
Moore was committed to SCI on a $52,500 secured bond on the following offenses: -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana -Drug Paraphernalia -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (Possessing Drugs) -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Illegal Gang Participation
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Kentrall Sisco on firearms charges during a domestic related investigation on Monday night. Officers responded to the 1000 Block of White Oak Road for a domestic incident at approximately 10:19 p.m. During the investigation it was discovered that Sisco had a handgun in his waistband and a loaded magazine in his pocket. There were no charges stemming from the domestic incident as it was found to be verbal in nature only. Sisco was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses: -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited
Location: Schutte Park, Electric Avenue, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested Tyrone Snipes (29) on firearms charges on Sunday night. Officers on patrol were checking the area of Schutte Park at 9:19 p.m. when they observed an occupied vehicle in the park after hours. When officers attempted to contact the vehicle, it drover away. Officers then conducted a traffic stop and contacted Tyrone Snipes, the sole occupant of the vehicle. During the stop, officers could smell freshly burnt marijuana in the vehicle. During a search, officers located a loaded handgun in Snipes’ waistband of his pants. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of an extended magazine and 3 grams of marijuana.
Snipes was released on an O.R. bond on the following offenses: -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Possession of Marijuana (Civil)
Location: South Bradford Street and West Division Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested a 23-year-old man on gun charges following a foot pursuit on Saturday morning. At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers were in the area of S. Bradford Street when they heard a single gunshot. Officers checking the area observed a suspect later identified as Akeem Ferrell, running in the area of the Minor Street Alley with a black handgun in his hand. Ferrell refused to stop when ordered by police who pursued him onto Loockerman Street where he was arrested. During a search, Ferrell was in possession of the handgun. Ferrell was also found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of possession and had an active no-contact order from Kent County Superior Court that prohibited Ferrell from possessing a firearm.
Ferrell was committed to SCI on a $9,000 cash bond on the following offenses: -Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of Firearm While Under the Influence -Breach of Release -Resisting Arrest
Location: Superlodge, 246 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at a room at the Superlodge motel at 246 N. DuPont Highway. At approximately 6:43 a.m. on August 1st, a black male suspect and white female suspect approached a 25-year-old female at her room with knives and demanded money. The victim complied and gave the suspects an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then fled in a vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.
