The Dover Police Department will be participating in an emergency response exercise at the Delaware State University Health Sciences Building, 300 South New Street Dover, DE on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The exercise is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to end by 12:00p.m. Emergency equipment and personnel will be in the area of the facility, but should not affect traffic flow or daily operations.
These exercises are designed to test the capabilities of the Dover Police Department and other participating agencies in the event of a true emergency. The exercise also allows participants to become more educated about the resources that each individual agency and participant can provide in a true emergency and discuss ways to improve responses to such incidents.
This exercise is not expected to disrupt area traffic. There will be a large gathering of emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel on site but the public should not be alarmed as this is only a training exercise.
Please call 302-736-7130 with any questions or concerns.
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Isiah Worthy, 28, of Dover, on graffiti charges following an incident that occurred early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 10:13 a.m., when Patrol Officers were checking the area of Simon Circle attempting to locate a suspect of an unrelated complaint. While there, a Patrol Supervisor was approached by a complainant/witness who advised that someone was writing in black permanent marker on City owned poles and signs. The witness provided a description of the suspect and the last known direction of travel. The responding Officer located Worthy, who matched the witness description, walking in the area of Loockerman Street and South Kirkwood Street.
The ensuing investigation revealed that Worthy had defaced a City of Dover Electric Pole and a Stop Sign in the area of Lincoln Street. It was also discovered that Worthy had an outstanding warrant. Worthy was taken into custody and transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned. It should be noted that the graffiti included references to the KKK but the context and intent of the reference is still undetermined. After Worthy’s release, additional graffiti reports of similar style began to be received by the Police Department. The most concerning was the defacing of the marquee sign of one of our Downtown places of worship.
The Department believes that there may be more victims related to this graffiti spree, particularly in the Downtown area. The Patrol Unit is scanning for more damage locations and the Dover Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing this investigation. Additional charges may be forthcoming based on investigative findings and a potential determination by the Department of Justice. If you have any information on this case, or were a victim of this incident, please contact Detective Goad at 302-736-7143.
As it relates to the initial graffiti case, Worthy was released on OR bond after resolving his warrant. He has a pending court date on the following charges:
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.
The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Robert Baines. He has been located and is safe
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-12669
Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of MacArthur Drive Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Robert Baines, 88, of Dover. Dover was last seen in the 200 Block of MacArthur Drive on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. Baines is described as a black male, 6’0″, 165 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a maroon jacket with “Omega ” letter in gold stitching with a maroon baseball cap.. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Baines’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Robert Baines, 88, of Dover. Dover was last seen in the 200 Block of MacArthur Drive on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. Baines is described as a black male, 6’0″, 165 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a maroon jacket with “Omega ” letter in gold stitching with a maroon baseball cap.. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Baines’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Monday, April 7, 2025, at approximately 3:54 p.m.
Location: 800 Block of West North 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 shots-fired incident that resulted in two vehicles being damaged Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:54 p.m., when Dover Police received a call from a victim advising their car had been struck by gunfire in the 800 block of West North Street. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that while the victim was driving on West North Street, their vehicle was struck by gunfire in the area of Simon Circle. It was determined that a second occupied vehicle was also hit during this incident. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, Officers located two handguns in the area of a residence in the 800 Block of West North Street, Dover, DE.
Detectives are working to determine the number/description of all suspects involved in this incident.
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.
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The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Alexis Pratt. She has been located and is safe.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-25-12153
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.
Location: 300 Block of Tribbitt Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Alexis Pratt, 15, of Dover. Dover was last seen in the 300 Block of Tribbitt Street on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. Pratt is described as a black female, 5’5″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing all black with a black bookbag. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Pratts’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Alexis Pratt, 15, of Dover. Dover was last seen in the 300 Block of Tribbitt Street on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. Pratt is described as a black female, 5’5″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing all black with a black bookbag. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Pratts’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
