Category: Dover Police News

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.

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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.

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department has identified Camay Mitchell DeSilva, 18, of Wilmington, DE as the victim who died as a result of the shooting at Delaware State University Sunday, April 21, 2024.

The Dover Police Department is still working on leads and encourages anyone with any information to contact us at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Incident Number: 50-24-13707 

Date/Time:  Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 1:40 a.m.

Location: Delaware State University, 1200 North DuPont Highway, 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, in collaboration with the Delaware State University Police Department, is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 18-year-old female, of Wilmington. The investigation began at approximately 1:40 a.m. Sunday morning, when DSU Police received a call for shots fired on campus, in the area Warren-Franklin Hall. Officers responded and located the victim, an 18-year-old female of Wilmington, who had sustained a gun shot wound to her upper body. Officers rendered aid to the victim and she was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Tragically, the 18-year-old died at the hospital as a result of her injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of her family. She was not a registered student of the University. No other injuries were reported. At this time, no suspect description is available.

Delaware State University provided the following statement.

“The DSU Police Department and staff will continue to take all necessary actions to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community.  Counseling services are available in the Tubman Laws Hall housing office.  The campus is closed today, events have been cancelled, and police patrols have been increased.  No visitation will be permitted today.”

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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 302-736-7134 or by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us

Incident Number:  50-24-13679

Date/Time: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 9:16 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 has arrested a 17-year-old black male of Middletown, a 17-year-old black male of Newark, and a 15-year-old black male of Middletown, following a traffic stop Saturday night. The investigation began when a Patrol Officer observed a vehicle traveling on North DuPont Highway without any lights on. The officer stopped the vehicle and contacted the occupants. Officers determined that the vehicle would be searched and all occupants exited the vehicle. As the 17-year-old driver exited the vehicle, he attempted to run away however he was taken into custody quickly. All occupants were taken into custody without further incident. A search of the driver revealed he was in possession of a Glock 19 handgun concealed in his pants that was later found to be reported stolen.

As a result of the search, officers located a black and green polymer 80 handgun equipped with a switch, giving it the capability to be fired in an automatic manner. Both firearms located were loaded. The 15-year-old was found in possession of a 3.4 grams of marijuana.

All of the defendants were transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

The 17-year-old of Middletown was committed to Stevenson House Correctional Facility on $100,502 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Receiving a Stolen Firearm
-Resisting Arrest
-Traffic Charges (2x)

The 17-year-old from Newark was committed to Stevenson House Correctional Facility on $100,001 secured bond on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of a Destructive Weapon
-Possession of a Marijuana

The 15-year-old of Middletown was released on a criminal summons’ on the following charge:
-Possession of Marijuana under 18 years old

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Dover Police Department is cancelling the gold alert for Jennifer Yingling. She was been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-10400

Date:  Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 at 8:49 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of 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 Jennifer Yingling, 53, of Clayton, DE. Yingling suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Yingling is described as a white female, 5’4″, 140 pounds, blonde hair and hazel eyes. Yingling was last seen in the 800 block of North DuPont Highway Dover, DE. At the time, she was wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt with blue jeans and was operating a gray 2018 Jeep Compass, Delaware registration PC51710.

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

Incident Number: 50-24-13707 

Date/Time:  Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 1:40 a.m.

Location: Delaware State University, 1200 North DuPont Highway, 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, in collaboration with the Delaware State University Police Department, is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 18-year-old female, of Wilmington. The investigation began at approximately 1:40 a.m. Sunday morning, when DSU Police received a call for shots fired on campus, in the area Warren-Franklin Hall. Officers responded and located the victim, an 18-year-old female of Wilmington, who had sustained a gun shot wound to her upper body. Officers rendered aid to the victim and she was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Tragically, the 18-year-old died at the hospital as a result of her injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of her family. She was not a registered student of the University. No other injuries were reported. At this time, no suspect description is available.

Delaware State University provided the following statement.

“The DSU Police Department and staff will continue to take all necessary actions to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community.  Counseling services are available in the Tubman Laws Hall housing office.  The campus is closed today, events have been cancelled, and police patrols have been increased.  No visitation will be permitted today.”

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 delaware.crimestoppersweb.com; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 302-736-7134 or by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us

Incident Number:  50-24-13026

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at 12:15 a.m.

Location: Taqueria El Cabrito, 585 Forest 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Taqueria El Cabrito, early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 9:52 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the restaurant for the report of a burglary. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that at 12:15 a.m., a heavy set black male wearing a white t-shirt and gray sweatpants, entered the restaurant by causing damage to the front glass. Once inside the store, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and left. 

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:  50-24-12910

Date/Time: Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.

Location: 400 Block of East Water 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 is investigating a shots fired that occurred Monday afternoon in Capital Green. The investigation began at 2:01 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for several shots fired in the 400 block of East Water Street. Officers responded to the area and began to investigate. The ensuing investigation revealed that 3 to 4 black male suspects exited a vehicle and began shooting at a parked vehicle that was occupied. The suspects then fled in a white in color SUV. The person sitting in the vehicle that was shot fled the area as well prior to police arrival.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

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:

Dover Police Website

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