Category: Dover Police News

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-41868

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 between 7:20PM and 11:20PM

Location: Unit Block of Greenhill Avenue, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary on Greenhill Avenue that occurred between 7:20PM and 11:20PM on Tuesday, December 13th.  During that time, an unknown suspect entered the residence by pushing in a window air conditioning unit.  Once inside, the suspect stole two flat screen televisions, two computers, a Sony Playstation 4, and five pairs of Nike Jordan sneakers.

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 can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-42024

Date/Time:  Thursday, December 15th, 2016 at 2:00AM

Location: 1014 S. Little Creek Road (Country Farm Food Store), Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary at the Country Farm Food Store on 1014 S. Little Creek Road.  At approximately 2:00AM, an unknown suspect broke the front glass door to the business and made entry.  Once inside, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and change before fleeing.  No suspect description 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 can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-41805

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 14th, 2016 at 1:22PM

Location: 400 Block of New Castle Avenue, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

Three men were arrested and charged with drug and weapons charges following a search warrant being executed in the 400 Block of New Castle Avenue.  The search warrant, executed by the Dover Police Department, First State Fugitive Task Force, ATF Task Force, and the DEA Dover Post at 1:22PM on Tuesday, December 14th.  During the search, investigators located two .380 handguns, a .38 revolver, 63 bags of heroin, and 8.8 grams of marijuana.   The search warrant stemmed from an investigation into drug dealing out of the residence.  As a result of the incident, the following persons were charged:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-41638

Date/Time:  Monday, December 12th, 2016 at 11:11AM

Location: 300 Block of N. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested a 22-year-old woman after stabbing/cutting a 26-year-old female during a fight.  Nykia Jones was arrested after turning herself in at the Dover Police Department shortly after the incident occurred at 11:11AM in the 300 Block of N. Governors Avenue.  Jones and a 26-year-old female has become involved in a physical altercation, when Jones used a knife to cause several injuries to the 26-year-old woman.  The victim had to undergo emergency surgery for her injuries but is in stable condition at this time.  Jones was released on $40,250 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Assault 1st Degree
-Possession of Deadly Weapon During Commission of Felony
-Disorderly Conduct

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-41698

Date/Time:  Monday, December 12th, 2016 at 7:20PM

Location: 1400 Block of S. Farmview Drive, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1400 Block of S. Farmview Drive that occurred early Monday night.  At approximately 7:23PM, officers responded to the area for a shots fired call.  While on scene, police were notified that a 17-year-old victim had arrived at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital with a gunshot wound to the face.  The 17-year-old was struck by bird shot, a shotgun shell containing numerous pellets, and his injuries are not life threatening.  Additionally, a home in the 1400 Block of S. Farmview Drive was struck by the gunfire as well.  No further injuries occurred as a result.  The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.

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 can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App

Incident/Complaint#:  50-16-41222

Date/Time:  Friday, December 9th, 2016 at 6:05AM

Location: 2000 Block of White Oak Road, Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

Four people were arrested following a drug investigation that led to a search warrant being executed at a residence in the 2000 Block of White Oak Road on Friday morning for the operation of a Clandestine Laboratory.  Dover officers working with DEA (Dover), DNREC Emergency Response Unit, and the Little Creek Fire Company executed the search warrant shortly after 6AM on Friday morning which ended in the arrests of four suspects and the discovery of a clandestine laboratory and components to manufacturer methamphetamine.  As a result of the incident, the following suspects were charged with the following offenses: