Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-24-32205

Date/Time: The Month of September 2024

Location: City of Dover

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 Clarence Edwards,63, of Felton, for several charges related to contact he had with a child. During the month of September 2024, the Dover Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was contacted regarding the sexual solicitation of a 13-year-old child. Through the investigation, it was revealed that Edwards had solicited the 13-year-old for sexual contact several times and had sent the victim several inappropriate photographs. It was also determined that Edwards was a registered Tier 2 Sex Offender as a result of a 2005 conviction. Warrants were obtained for Edwards and on September 26, 2024, he turned himself in to the Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Because of the sensitivity of this case, and in consideration of the victim, only limited information will be released at this time.

Edwards was committed to SCI on $1,380,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Sex Offender Unlawful Sexual Conduct (8x)
-Sexual Solicitation of a Child (3x)
-Obscenity Material Provided to a Person Less than 18 years old (5x)

Edwards is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Aiden Clark. He has been located and is safe.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-35491

Date:  Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 6:49 p.m.

Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, 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, 15, 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, 5’07”, 130 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. Clark was last seen at Dover High School o Monday, and it is unknown what he was wearing at the time.

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

Incident Number:  50-24-35467

Date/Time: Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

Location: Gravel Lot South of the Pitts Center, 10 Electric Ave, 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 an attempted robbery that took place Monday afternoon in the gravel parking lot south of the Pitts Center. The investigation began at 2:17 p.m., when Officers were dispatched to the area of Schutte Park for suspicious activity. Officers responded and contacted the victim, who advised that while they were eating lunch in the parking lot, a black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants approached their vehicle holding a baseball bat. The suspect then threatened the victim and demanded they turn over their vehicle. The victim was able to flee the area and contact Police.

Officers checked the area for the suspect with negative results.

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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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-35491

Date:  Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 6:49 p.m.

Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High Drive, 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, 15, 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, 5’07”, 130 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. Clark was last seen at Dover High School o Monday, and it is unknown what he was wearing at the time.

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

Incident Number:  50-24-35015

Date/Time: Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at 8:56 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 shooting that occurred on Willis Road Thursday night that left a 25-year-old Dover man injured. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received a call for shots fired in the 100 Block of Willis Road. Officers responded and while checking the area, the victim arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus in a privately owned vehicle. The victim had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was driving on Willis Road when an unknown suspect began shooting at his vehicle. After being shot, the victim drove himself to Bayhealth for treatment. Two occupied residences were also shot as a result of this incident. No additional injuries were reported.

There are no 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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Incident Number:  50-24-34647

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.

Location: Dover Middle School, 1 Pat Lynn 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 a 13-year-old male, of Seaford, DE, after he made threats toward the Dover Middle School Campus on Tuesday afternoon.  The investigation began at 2:23 p.m. when the Dover Police Department received three calls through 911 from the same number. The initial calls advised that there was a bomb at the school and the last call advised there was going to be a shooting on the campus. Before these calls were received, the school was already preparing for dismissal as parents were waiting for pick-up and buses had arrived. The School Resource Officers were notified of these threats, and several additional Officers responded to the school to assist. Officers collaborated with Capital School District Staff and the decision was made to dismiss the students on time, with Officers providing extra security.

Once all staff/students had left the school, a thorough search was conducted by Officers from the Dover Police Department with the assistance of K-9 units from the Dover Air Force Base, New Castle County Police Department, Delaware Natural Resource Police Department, and the Capital Police Department. After approximately 2 hours of searching, it was determined that the school was safe.

Detectives immediately began working on this case and their investigation led them to identify the 13-year-old male as the person responsible for making the threats toward the school. The 13-year-old is not a student at Dover Middle School.

On Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, the 13-year-old was arrested and transported to the Dover Police Department where he was processed.

The 13-year-old was turned over to a guardian after being charged with the following:
-Terroristic Threatening
-Malicious Interference with Emergency Communications

The 13-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-23-32604

Date/Time: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.

Location: City of Dover

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

Narrative: The Dover Police Department is seeking information related to the disappearance of Marvin Odom, who was 21 years old at the time he was last seen. In October of 2023, Detectives with the Dover Police Department assigned to the First State Fugitive Task began looking into active wanted persons in Delaware. During a follow-up investigation, contact was made with Mr. Odom’s family. It was revealed by the family, that Mr. Odom has not been seen or heard from since a 1995 court case. Detectives are actively seeking information related to his disappearance or information on his whereabouts.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Detective Logan Spicer at 302-736-7122×448 or by email at logan.spicer@cj.state.de.us

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