Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-25-2289

Date/Time: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at approximately 3:50 a.m.

Location: Royal Farms, 293 Saulsbury 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 robbery that occurred at Royal Farms early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 3:50 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the store for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with an employee of the store, who advised that a black male suspect had entered the store wearing a mask, stated he had a gun, and demanded they turn over money. The victim complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect then ran from the store eastbound.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black mask, black jacket, black pants, brown boots and gloves.

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:  50-25-2208

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.

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Incident Number:  50-25-1479

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at 10:11 p.m.

Location: 100 Block of Haman Drive, 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 Kaliph Miller, 25, of Camden, and Darrell Boyd, 23,of Wilmington, on drug and firearm charges following a drug investigation Tuesday night. The investigation began at 10:11 p.m. when members of the Street Crimes Unit contacted Boyd in the 100 block of Haman Drive in reference to a drug investigation that was being conducted. Boyd initially ran from Officers but was arrested after a foot pursuit. Boyd was found in possession of 5.7 grams of crack cocaine and 6 bags of heroin.

The ensuing investigation led Officers to a residence in the 100 block of Haman Drive where they contacted Miller. Miller was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the residence was conducted and Officers located a loaded Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine, a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun that was reported stolen, and approximately 49.3 grams of crack cocaine.

Both defendants were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

Miller was committed to SCI on $125,300 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (4x)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
-Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Boyd was committed to SCI on $126,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (4x)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
-Possession of a Stolen Firearm
-Resisting Arrest

Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Incident Number:  50-25-1310

Date/Time: Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Location: West Loockerman Street and South State 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 a 16-year-old male, of Dover, and a 15-year-old male, of Chestertown, MD, following a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle. The investigation began at 2:59 p.m. Monday, when it was reported that a red Hyundai Elantra had been stolen. At 3:31 p.m., a Dover Police K-9 Officer and his K-9 partner Jits were in the area of West Loockerman Street and South State Street when he observed the stolen car traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street. The Officer attempted to stop the car and it drove away, failing to stop for the Officer. The vehicle continued, committing several traffic violations, until coming to a stop in the area of New Castle Avenue in the Capital Green neighborhood. Once the car came to a stop, the driver and passenger exited. The driver surrendered immediately, however, the passenger began to run away. Members of “B” Platoon were able to take both suspects into custody with the assistance of the K-9 Officer and his partner, K-9 Jits.

The driver, a 16-year-old from Dover, and the passenger, a 15-year-old from Chestertown, MD, were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

The 16-year-old was released on $2,800 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Resisting Arrest
-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Criminal Mischief
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Theft Under $1,5000
-Several Traffic Offenses

The 15-year-old was committed to Stevenson House on $5,500 secured bail on the following charges:
-Theft of a Motor Vehicle
-Possession of Burglar Tools
-Resisting Arrest
-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Criminal Mischief
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Theft Under $1,5000
-Several Traffic Offenses

Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Darren Stevens. He has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-1065

Date:  Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Olde Forge Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Darren Stevens, 15, of Dover, DE. Stevens was last seen on January 10th, 2025 at approximately 1:50 p.m., leaving a residence in the unit block of Old Forge Drive. Stevens is described as a black male, 5’4”, 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-1065

Date:  Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Olde Forge Drive, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Darren Stevens, 15, of Dover, DE. Stevens was last seen on January 10th, 2025 at approximately 1:50 p.m., leaving a residence in the unit block of Old Forge Drive. Stevens is described as a black male, 5’4”, 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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

The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Nicholas Untied. He has been located and is safe.


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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-485

Date:  Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Bally’s, 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

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

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Nicholas Untied, 74, of Lewes, DE. Untied was last seen on January 4th, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Bally’s Casino. Untied is described as a white male, 5’7”, 190 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a button up shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.

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