Category: Dover Police News

UPDATE:

The Gold Alert for Jorden Hunter has been cancelled after he was located on January 2nd.

Incident Number: 50-21-00043

Date/Time:  Friday, January 1st, 2021 at 6:58 p.m.

Location: 640 S. State Street, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman   Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us

Summary: 

The Dover Police Department is issuing a gold alert for a missing 14-year-old male.  Jorden Hunter was transported to Dover Behavioral Health on Horsepond Road by his mother for treatment when he fled on foot at approximately 6:58 p.m. on January 1st, 2021.  Hunter has a history of health related issues that affect his safety if not properly monitored and treated.  

Hunter was last seen wearing a black Northface hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers.  Hunter fled on foot and was last seen entering a heavily wooded area after fleeing from the parking lot of Dover Behavorial Health.  

If you have any information on Hunter’s whereabouts, please contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.

Jorden Hunter
Age: 14

Incident Number: 50-20-33489

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at 4:57 p.m.

Location: T-Mobile, 1141 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 T-Mobile store on Thursday afternoon,  At approximately 4:57 p.m., two black male suspects entered the business and removed electronic items from display.  While the suspects were removing the items, they told the store employee that they had a firearm and would shoot if anyone tried to stop them.  The suspects then fled with nearly $6,000 worth of electronic items.  

The 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number: 50-20-33493

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at 5:17 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Spruance 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 is investigating a shooting incident that injured a 28-year-old man on Thursday afternoon.  At approximately 5:17 p.m., the male who was shot called the police and said he was driving to the hospital.  Officers met the man near the Dover Post Office on Loockerman Street where he was transported by ambulance to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with a single gunshot wound to the torso.  Investigators believe that the male who was shot was engaged in a physical altercation with an acquaintance inside of a home in the 100 Block of Spruance Road.  During that altercation, a handgun was displayed and it is believed that the men struggled with the weapon when a shot was fired.  The investigation is ongoing at this time. 

The male who was struck is in critical but stable condition.  

The 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

UPDATE: 
The Dover Police Department continues to investigate the homicide that occurred on the morning of December 25th in the area of Town Pointe Apartments.  The victim in the case has been identified as Jermaine Scott (29) of Dover, Delaware.  Further details of the case are being withheld for investigative purposes.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Incident Number: 50-20-33043

Date/Time:  Friday, December 25th, 2020 at 2:13 a.m.

Location:  Area of Town Pointe Apartments, 820 Carvel 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 is investigating the shooting death of a male in his late twenties from Dover that occurred on Friday morning.  At approximately 2:13 a.m., officers responded to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital for a report of a gunshot victim arriving by private vehicle.  The victim succumbed to his injuries after arriving at the hospital.  Further details are not being released at this time for investigative purposes.

The Dover Police Department is withholding the name and age of the victim until the next of kin has been notified.

The 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number: 50-20-33216

Date/Time:  Monday, December 28th, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.

Location: Area of the Red Roof Inn at 652 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 arrested Devon Young (20) on firearms and drug charges following a domestic related incident on Monday afternoon.  At approximately 12:01 p.m. officers were called to the Red Roof Inn at 652 North DuPont Highway for a domestic incident.  When officers arrived, a female victim told them that Young had struck her in the head several times during an altercation.

Officers in the area then observed Young waling in the area of North State Street, south of Lepore Drive.  When the officers attempted to contact Young, he fled east on foot towards Overlook Place.  As officers chased Young, they were yelling for residents to go inside their homes.  While running, Young reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a handgun.  As Young did this, a resident in Overlook Place tackled Young, causing the gun to fall from his hands.  Officers then took Young into custody without further incident and recovered the firearm.  Young was also found to be in possession of 70 bags of heroin.  The firearm Young was carrying had an obliterated serial number.

Young was committed to SCI on a $34,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Offensive Touching (Domestic Incident)
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin
-Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited
-Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number
-Carrying Concealed Deadly Weapon

Incident Number: 50-20-33134

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 26th, 2020 between 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Location: 1100 Block of Madison Court, 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 residential burglary that occurred on December 26th.  Sometime between 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., an unknown suspect made entry into the residence by breaking the rear glass door.  Once inside, the suspect stole several jewelry items before fleeing.  No further information is available at this time.

The 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

Incident Number: 50-20-33244

Date/Time:  Monday, December 28th, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.

Location: East Water Street and River 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 is investigating a shooting incident that damaged three vehicle and an occupied residence in the Capital Green community on Monday evening.  At approximately 6:15 p.m., officers responded to the area for several reports of shots fired.  Upon arrival the officers located three damaged vehicles and were informed of a residence that was also struck.  The residence was occupied by five people at the time of the shooting.  No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.  

The 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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.