Category: Dover Police News

**Update** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-15016

Date:  Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 5:00 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 Jalitza Ross, 21, of Dover, DE. Ross suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ross is described as a black female, 5’8″, 155 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Ross was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing a grey shirt. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-15016

Date:  Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 5:00 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 Jalitza Ross, 21, of Dover, DE. Ross suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Ross is described as a black female, 5’8″, 155 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Ross was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing a grey shirt. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.

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

Incident Number: 50-24-14808

Date/Time:  Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 12:39 p.m.

Location: North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane, 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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 64-year-old Pennsylvania man dead Monday afternoon.  At approximately 12:39 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a serious crash involving a Nissan Murano and a motorcycle, in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. Officers responded to the area and located the 64-year-old victim, and immediately began to render aid. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.

The ensuing investigation revealed that a Suzuki Motorcycle, operated by the victim, was stopped at the red light on North DuPont Highway southbound at the intersection of Rustic Lane. At the same time, a Nissan Murano, operated by a 20-year-old black male of Middletown, was traveling Southbound on North DuPont Highway approaching the same intersection. For unknown reasons, the 20-year-old failed to stop for traffic and struck the rear of the motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours due to this investigation.

The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.

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 

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Incident Number:  50-24-14598

Date/Time: Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at 12:43 a.m.

Location: West North Street and 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 on West North Street early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 12:43 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the area of West North Street and Saulsbury Road for the report of an attempted Robbery. Officers responded and made contact with the victims, a 53 year-old-male and a 37-year-old female. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victims were walking on West North Street approaching Saulsbury Road when they were approached by a black male, wearing a mask and dark clothing, who was in possession of a firearm. The suspect demanded the victims turn over property. The female victim fled at this point and the male victim did not comply. The suspect then fled westbound on foot.

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: 50-24-14583

Date/Time:  Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at 10:15 p.m.

Location: 900 Block of Schoolhouse Lane, 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 Robert Ulrich, 32, of Dover, on arson charges following a house fire Saturday night. The investigation began at 10:15 p.m., when Dover Fire Department and Officers from Dover Police responded to the report of a structure fire in the 900 block of Schoolhouse Lane. Once the fire was extinguished, an investigation by the City of Dover Fire Marshall’s Officer in collaboration with Detectives from Dover Police determined that the fire was set intentionally. Through this investigation, it was determined that Ulrich was a resident of the home and was responsible for setting the fire.

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

Ulrich was on released his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Arson Second Degree

Ulrich is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-24-14184

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at 8:25 p.m.

Location: 300 block of Tollhouse Place, 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 two 17-year-old black males and John Gregory, 20, all of Dover, following a robbery that occurred Wednesday night. The investigation began at 8:25 p.m., when Dover Police received the report of a robbery in the area of Village of Westover Apartments. Responding officers were advised that the suspects were in a black Dodge Durango that had fled the area. Officers located and attempted to stop the Durango in the area of Liberty Court Apartments however the vehicle failed to stop, turning onto Harmony Lane and accelerating at a high rate of speed. The vehicle reached a dead end in the back of the neighborhood and three suspects, who are currently unidentified, ran from the vehicle on foot. Three suspects remained in the vehicle and were taken into custody without incident.

Officers checked the area where the suspects ran and located a 9mm handgun.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was robbed at gunpoint by the suspects that fled in the black Dodge Durango.

The three suspects were taken back to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.

The first 17-year-old of Dover was committed to Stevenson House Correctional Facility on $25,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Conspiracy Second Degree

The second 17-year-old from Dover was committed to Stevenson House Correctional Facility on $3,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Conspiracy Second Degree

Gregory was committed to SCI on $20,000 secured bond on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Failure to Stop for a Police Signal
-Conspiracy Second Degree

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department has identified Elijah Kellum, 15, of Dover, DE as the victim who died as a result of the shooting on Governors Avenue last weekend, April 14th, 2024.

**Original Release**

Incident Number: 50-24-12834

Date/Time:  Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 8:33 p.m.

Location: South Governors Avenue and West Reed 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 Breshawn Best,19, of Dover, on murder charges, following a shooting that occurred Sunday night. The investigation began at 8:33 p.m., when Dover Police Department was called for a shooting in the area of South Governors Avenue and West Reed Street. Officers responded and located the victim, a 15-year-old male of Dover, who had sustained gun shot wounds as a result of the shooting. Sadly, the 15-year-old was pronounced dead on scene. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was walking in the area of West Reed Street and South Governors Avenue when a group of suspects ambushed him and fired multiple shots at the victim. Through the investigation, Breshawn Best was identified as one of the people responsible for this shooting. Best was located and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

Best was committed to SCI on $1,086,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Murder First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
-Possession of Ammunition By a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Conspiracy First Degree

Best is presumed innocent until proven guilty.