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.
Date/Time: Monday, September 1st, 2025 at 1:08 a.m.
Location: 400 Block of North New Street
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 robbery that occurred early Monday morning. The investigation began at 1:08 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for an armed robbery in the 400 block of North New Street. Officers responded and contacted the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was seated in a vehicle when he was approached by two black males, wearing dark clothing, and riding electric scooters. The suspects had handguns and demanded that the victim turn over property. The victim complied, and the suspects fled. During this incident, one of the suspects hit the victim in the face causing minor injuries.
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.
UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Jovan Koger. She has been located.
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-31824
Date: Sunday, August 31st, 2025, at 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1300 Block of Farmview Drive Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jovan Koger, 41, of Dover. Koger was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m in the 1300 Block of Farmview Drive, and there is a concern for her safety. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful. Koger is described as a black female, 5’07”, 160 pounds. At the time, she was wearing a gray Nike Hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers. She is possibly operating a White Honda Pilot Oklahoma Registration KKB554.
If you have any information on Koger’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
Location: S Bradford Street and Minor Street Alley
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 Desroy Phillips, 37, of Dover, on robbery charges following an incident Sunday night. The investigation began at 7:59 p.m., when Dover Police received a 911 call where a struggle could be heard on an open line. Officers responded to the area of South Bradford Street and Minor Street, where the call originated, and located the victim, who had sustained injuries from an assault.
The ensuing investigation revealed that Phillips approached the victim, assaulted him, and took his bicycle before leaving the area. Phillips was located nearby by Officers and taken into custody without incident.
Phillips was transported to the Dover Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned.
Ridgeway was committed to SCI on $27,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Robbery First Degree -Assault Third Degree -Theft Less than $1,500
Phillips is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Dover Police Department has arrested Aaliyah Graves, 24, of Chestertown, MD following the investigation into a fatal crash on North DuPont Highway early Sunday morning.
Graves turned herself in to Dover Police Department on September 1st, 2025. She was processed and arraigned at Dover Police Department.
She was committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $14,650 cash bail on the following charges: -Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Death -Theft of a Motor Vehicle -Tampering With Physical Evidence -Operation of a Vehicle causing the Death of Another Person -Driving Without a Valid License -Driving a Vehicle at an Unreasonable or Imprudent Speed
Graves is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Aaliyah Graves Chestertown, MD
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-25-31762
Date/Time: Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:20 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of North DuPont Highway
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 fatal crash that resulted in the death 62-year-old Barbara Benson and are currently searching for the suspect, Aaliyah Graves, 24, of Chestertown, MD. The investigation began at 2:48 a.m. Sunday, when Dover Police received a call that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway. Officers responded and located the victim, Ms. Benson. Sadly, Ms. Benson died on the scene as a result of her injuries sustained during the collision. The vehicle and driver that struck Ms. Benson were not on scene when Police arrived.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a black 2001 Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway in the right lane and hit Ms. Benson. The vehicle did not stop and continued traveling. This occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m., 28 minutes before Police were notified of this incident.
Through investigative measures, Officers were able to identify the driver as Aaliyah Graves. Officers were also able to locate the vehicle in Worton, MD. Graves has still not been located and warrants are on file for her arrest.
If you have information on where Graves may be located, please contact Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of 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 at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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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 fatal crash that resulted in the death 62-year-old Barbara Benson and are currently searching for the suspect, Aaliyah Graves, 24, of Chestertown, MD. The investigation began at 2:48 a.m. Sunday, when Dover Police received a call that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway. Officers responded and located the victim, Ms. Benson. Sadly, Ms. Benson died on the scene as a result of her injuries sustained during the collision. The vehicle and driver that struck Ms. Benson were not on scene when Police arrived.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a black 2001 Toyota Avalon was traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway in the right lane and hit Ms. Benson. The vehicle did not stop and continued traveling. This occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m., 28 minutes before Police were notified of this incident.
Through investigative measures, Officers were able to identify the driver as Aaliyah Graves. Officers were also able to locate the vehicle in Worton, MD. Graves has still not been located and warrants are on file for her arrest.
If you have information on where Graves may be located, please contact Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of 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 at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jovan Koger, 41, of Dover. Koger was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m in the 1300 Block of Farmview Drive, and there is a concern for her safety. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful. Koger is described as a black female, 5’07”, 160 pounds. At the time, she was wearing a gray Nike Hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers. She is possibly operating a White Honda Pilot Oklahoma Registration KKB554.
If you have any information on Koger’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
Date/Time: Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 11:05 p.m.
Location: Taqueria El Cabrito, 585 Forest 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 burglary that occurred at Taqueria El Cabrito late Thursday night. The investigation began on Friday at 5:40 a.m., when the Dover Police Department was dispatched to the restaurant for a criminal mischief complaint. Officers responded and observed that the front glass door to the business had been shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed that a Hispanic male suspect used an unknown object to break the front door. Once inside, the suspect removed property belonging to the business 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.
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