Location: Public Storage, 653 Jefferic Boulevard, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Eric Jarvis, 33, of Philadelphia, PA. Jarvis was last seen on December 29th, 2024 and is believed to be in the Dover area. Jarvis is described as a black male, 6’0”, 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Jarvis’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Aiden Clark. Clark has been located and is safe.
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-24-46691
Date: Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Hamlet Neighborhood, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Aiden Clark, 16, of Dover, DE. Clark suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Clark is described as a white male, 6’01”, 180 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. Clark was last seen getting off his bus in the Hamlet neighborhood. At the time, he was wearing a black Hoodie, black sweat pants with white stripe down either pant leg, and white and gray Nike Jordan shoes.
If you have any information on Clark’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
The Dover Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old male, and a 13-year-old male, both of Dover, for the Christmas Eve shooting that led to the death of Juwan Walker.
On 12/28/2024, the Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T) executed a search warrant on a residence in the unit block of Stevenson Drive. The 13-year-old suspect was arrested during this search warrant. He was transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Detectives arrested the 15-year-old male suspect at an apartment in the 400 block of Country Drive. He was taken to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
The 13-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $181,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Murder Second Degree -Conspiracy First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering in the First Degree -Criminal Mischief Over $1000 under $5000
The 15-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $181,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Murder Second Degree -Conspiracy First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering in the First Degree -Criminal Mischief Over $1000 under $5000
Consistent with State law, the Dover Police Department only releases the names and photographs of juveniles charged with crimes when those crimes are violent felonies, and the release of the name is necessary to protect the public’s safety. Because both juveniles are being detained pending trial, the Dover Police Department is not releasing their names or photographs at this time.
Both juveniles are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Dover Police Victim Services Unit is available to provide help and guidance. You can contact the Victim Services Unit at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-24-47728
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Location: Willis Road north of North Little Creek 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 shooting that seriously injured a 14-year-old male of Dover on Tuesday night. The investigation began at 6:50 p.m., when Dover Police received a call from Bayhealth Kent Campus, reporting that a 14-year-old male was at the hospital and had a gunshot wound to his upper body. Due to the nature of his injuries, the victim was flown to a New Castle County Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a parked vehicle on Willis Road, just north of North Little Creek Road when two black males approached the vehicle. One of the suspects then fired several rounds at the vehicle, striking the victim, and left the area on foot. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus in a privately owned vehicle.
There are currently no leads to provide and the circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
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 investigating the shooting death of 14-year-old Juwan Walker, of Dover. Walker was shot on Christmas Eve on Willis Road and had been receiving treatment at Nemours Hospital in New Castle County since the incident.
Tragically, on December 27, 2024 he died as result of the injuries he sustained during the shooting.
The Dover Police Department is seeking information on this case and encourages anyone with information to contact the 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.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-24-47728
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Location: Willis Road north of North Little Creek 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 shooting that seriously injured a 14-year-old male of Dover on Tuesday night. The investigation began at 6:50 p.m., when Dover Police received a call from Bayhealth Kent Campus, reporting that a 14-year-old male was at the hospital and had a gunshot wound to his upper body. Due to the nature of his injuries, the victim was flown to a New Castle County Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a parked vehicle on Willis Road, just north of North Little Creek Road when two black males approached the vehicle. One of the suspects then fired several rounds at the vehicle, striking the victim, and left the area on foot. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus in a privately owned vehicle.
There are currently no leads to provide and the circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
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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UPDATE – The Dover Police Department has canceled the Gold Alert for Deandra Hicks. She has been located.
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-24-47599
Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.
Location: 500 Block of N East Ave, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Deandra Hicks, 19, of Dover, DE. Hicks was last seen on December 20th, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at a residence in the 500 Block of N East Ave Dover, DE. Hicks is described as a black female, 5’3”, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black “Champion” hooded sweatshirt and black tights. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Hicks’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at approximately 6:50 p.m.
Location: Willis Road north of North Little Creek Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Lieutenant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that seriously injured a 14-year-old male of Dover on Tuesday night. The investigation began at 6:50 p.m., when Dover Police received a call from Bayhealth Kent Campus, reporting that a 14-year-old male was at the hospital and had a gunshot wound to his upper body. Due to the nature of his injuries, the victim was flown to a New Castle County Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a parked vehicle on Willis Road, just north of North Little Creek Road when two black males approached the vehicle. One of the suspects then fired several rounds at the vehicle, striking the victim, and left the area on foot. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus in a privately owned vehicle.
There are currently no leads to provide and the circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
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 Deandra Hicks, 19, of Dover, DE. Hicks was last seen on December 20th, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at a residence in the 500 Block of N East Ave Dover, DE. Hicks is described as a black female, 5’3”, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing a black “Champion” hooded sweatshirt and black tights. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Hicks’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: 100 Block of Maple Glen 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 Deshaun Williams, 31, of Dover, following a shooting Sunday evening. The investigation began at 7:10 p.m., when Dover Police received several calls for a shooting in the 100 block of Maple Glen Drive. Officers responded and located the victim, a 39 year old male, who had been shot in his upper body. Officers provided medical aid to the victim until he was transported to an area hospital for treatment where he was listed as critical but stable condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that Williams was in a verbal argument with the victim and at some point Williams pulled out a firearm, shot him, then left the area. Williams was later arrested by the Delaware State Police in the Hartly area and turned over to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Williams was committed to SCI on $78,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Assault First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree
Williams is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
