The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Darren Poltrock. He has been located and is safe.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-3935
Date: Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.
Location: 700 Block of Slaughter Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Darren Poltrock, 29, of Dover, DE. Poltrock was last seen on February 3rd, 2025 at approximately 4:18 p.m. in the 700 block of Slaughter Street. Poltrock is described as a white male, 5’7″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time, he was wearing a brown jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt and a Steelers baseball cap. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Poltrock’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: 700 Block of Slaughter Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Darren Poltrock, 29, of Dover, DE. Poltrock was last seen on February 3rd, 2025 at approximately 4:18 p.m. in the 700 block of Slaughter Street. Poltrock is described as a white male, 5’7″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time, he was wearing a brown jacket, gray hooded sweatshirt and a Steelers baseball cap. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Poltrock’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 William Alvarado, 16, of Clayton, DE. Alvarado was last seen on February 3rd, 2025 at approximately 8:07 a.m. in the 700 block of Horsepond Road. Alvarado is described as a white male, 5’3″, 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a black bubble coat, “Eagles” gloves, and shoes with a plaid backpack. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Alvarado’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at approximately 5:19 a.m.
Location: 820 Carvel Drive, Towne Point Apartments, 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 robbery that occurred at Towne Point Apartments early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 5:19 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for the report of a robbery. Officers contacted two victims and the ensuing investigation revealed that the victims had gone to Towne Point Apartments to meet someone when they were approached by two black males who displayed firearms. The suspects demanded the victim’s turn over property, including the keys to their vehicle. The victims complied and the suspects left in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was located unoccupied on Willis Road shortly after this incident was reported.
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 Elizabeth Brown. She has been located and is safe.
**ORIGINAL REPORT**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-3305
Date: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: 100 Block of Holmes Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Elizabeth Brown, 16, of Dover, DE. Brown was last seen on January 28th, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Holmes Street. Brown is described as a black female, 5’7″, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, and ripped jeans. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Browns’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 1:37 a.m.
Location: North DuPont Highway and West Denney’s Road, 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 Tamir Glover, 20, and a 17-year-old male, both of Philadelphia, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. The investigation began at 1:37 a.m., when an Officer on patrol observed a stolen Nissan Sentra with Maryland registration traveling southbound on North DuPont Highway in the area of West Denney’s Road. The Officer was aware that the vehicle had been reported stolen earlier in the evening, and confirmed through the communications center, that this was the stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated in the area of North Governors Avenue and William Street and the vehicle failed to stop. The Officers pursued this vehicle throughout the City of Dover and eventually toward State Route 1. While on a curved portion of the roadway, entering Route 1, the vehicle exited the roadway, struck a guardrail, and eventually struck a tree, coming to a stop. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident and were identified as Glover, who was the passenger, and a 17-year-old male, who was the driver. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.
Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.
Glover was released on $4,000 unsecured bail on the following charges: -Receiving Stolen Property -Conspiracy Second Degree
The 17-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $1,500 Secured bail on the following charges: -Receiving Stolen Property -Several Traffic Charges
Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at approximately 12:31 a.m.
Location: 300 Block of Tribbitt 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 shooting that left a home damaged early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 12:31 a.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 300 Block of Tribbitt Street. Officers responded and observed damage to a residence. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots at the residence and left in an unknown direction. The home was occupied by two people at the time, and both were unharmed as a result of this incident.
There are no additional leads to provide 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.
You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Elizabeth Brown, 16, of Dover, DE. Brown was last seen on January 28th, 2025 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Holmes Street. Brown is described as a black female, 5’7″, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, and ripped jeans. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Browns’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
