Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-25-3254

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.

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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.

Incident Number:  50-25-3234

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at approximately 7:32 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Willis 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 is investigating a shots fired complaint that left a home damaged Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 7:32 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 100 block of Willis Road. Officers responded and contacted a victim at one of the residences. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect/suspects fired several shots into their residence causing damage. Four people were in the house and were unharmed as a result of the shooting.

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.

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Incident Number:  50-25-3180/3193/3195/3203/3213/3214

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

Location: Undisclosed Dover Area Hotel

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is continuing their efforts to address quality of life issues in the City of Dover, which include prostitution. The Dover Police Department has been actively exploring strategies that will help address all of the concerns, including measures to deter patronage. Patronizing or soliciting the services of a prostitute is a crime punishable by law, and both the police and the Delaware Department of Justice are cracking down on offenders in Dover and throughout the State.

On January 28th, 2025, the Dover Police Department, conducted an operation specifically targeting prostitution at an undisclosed Dover area Hotel. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged:

William Hare,74, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute

Michael Scheers, 58, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
-Resisting Arrest
-Possession of Cocaine
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Michael Lunn,52, of Magnolia – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute

Dakota Achenbach,36, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute

Excellent Asare,24, of Dover – Released on OR bond after arraignment on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute
-Carrying A Concealed Deadly Weapon (Asare was found in possession of a concealed 9mm handgun)

Keith Litchford,62, of Dover – Released on a criminal summons on the following charges:
-Patronizing a Prostitute

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department has arrested Patience Dodd, 21, of Smyrna, following a continued investigation into Tuesday’s collision that left a 1-year-old boy critically injured. Since the incident, Officers have continued to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding this collision and learned that Dodd also had a no-contact order with Lamar Howard, and was in violation of that order. As a result of their review, Officers obtained a warrant for Dodd for the below-listed charges. The child remains in a New Castle County hospital in critical condition.

On January 23rd, 2025, Dodd was arrested without incident. She was processed and arraigned at Dover Police Department.

Dodd was released on her own recognizance on the following charges:
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Non Compliance with Bond

Dodd is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Incident Number:  50-25-2208

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

Location: 700 Block of East Loockerman 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 has arrested Lamar Howard, 22, of Dover, on assault and DUI charges, following a serious motor vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon. The investigation began at 1:39 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for a serious crash in the 700 block of East Loockerman Street. Officers arrived on the scene and found a one-year-old male with serious injuries. The child was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus and later airlifted to a New Castle County Hospital for treatment where he remains in critical condition. An adult female passenger was also in the vehicle, however she sustained no injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the driver, Howard, was under the influence of marijuana while operating a 2012 Dodge Durango. The vehicle left the roadway in the 700 block of East Loockerman and struck a tree. The one-year-old was not properly restrained in a car seat which resulted in him being seriously injured. Howard also had a no-contact order with the adult female passenger and Officers located 69 grams of marijuana in the vehicle, along with packaging material.

Howard was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Howard was committed to SCI on $25,506 cash bail on the following charges:
-Assault First Degree
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Non-Compliance with Bond
-DUI (Drug Related)
-Several Traffic Offenses

Howard is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Asya Walker. She has been located.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-2415

Date:  Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 10:36 p.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Asya Walker, 21, of Middletown, DE. Walker was last seen on January 22nd, 2025 at approximately 10:36 p.m. at Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. Walker is described as a black female, 5’5″, 350 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.

If you have any information on Walker’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-2415

Date:  Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 10:36 p.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Asya Walker, 21, of Middletown, DE. Walker was last seen on January 22nd, 2025 at approximately 10:36 p.m. at Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. Walker is described as a black female, 5’5″, 350 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.

If you have any information on Walker’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.