Category: Dover Police News

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17968

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 11:05 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Stevenson 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 Chad Henderson, 40, of Dover, on weapons and drug dealing charges following a drug and firearm investigation. Members of the Street Crimes Unit had been conducting a drug/firearm investigation into Henderson when he was contacted in the unit block of Stevenson Drive at 11:05 p.m.. Henderson was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of a loaded .38 special revolver with an obliterated serial number and 9.1 grams of cocaine. Henderson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Henderson was committed to SCI on $105,500 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (x3)
-Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17754

Date:  Monday, June 5, 2023 at 2:23 p.m.

Location: South Reed Street 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 Orlando Batson, 32, of Dover, for drug and firearm charges following a stop Monday afternoon. The investigation began when members of the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, along with the Street Crimes Unit, observed Batson downtown in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers are familiar with Batson, and knew he currently had a warrant for his arrest. Officers contacted Batson inside of a vehicle and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number and 1.1 grams of crack cocaine. Batson was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

Batson was committed to SCI on $52,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (x2)
-Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
-Possession of a Controlled Substance
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Brittany Mosley. She has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17941

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Northdown 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 issued a Gold Alert for Brittany Mosely, 36, of Dover, DE. Mosely suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Mosley is described as a black female, 5’5″, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mosley was last seen in the 300 Block of Northdown Drive on June 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. At the time, she was operating a 2015 Honda Accord with Delaware Registration 379836, wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17941

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Northdown 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 issued a Gold Alert for Brittany Mosely, 36, of Dover, DE. Mosely suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Mosley is described as a black female, 5’5″, 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mosley was last seen in the 300 Block of Northdown Drive on June 5th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. At the time, she was operating a 2015 Honda Accord with Delaware Registration 379836, wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.

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

The Dover Police Department will once again bring the National Night Out to the Dover community on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-8pm.  The event brings the Dover Police Department, along with several emergency agencies and military personnel to one place where the public can bring their families to meet and greet local heroes and see the equipment used in their jobs while forming a positive relationship with the community.  In addition to appearances and demonstrations by these agencies, Night Out will feature fun activities for all ages along with food and beverages for all while supplies last.  The venue for the event will be Dover High School at 1 Dover High Drive, Dover, DE. 

The National Night Out  provides a variety of agencies with an opportunity to show our citizens what services they provide, the vehicles and equipment they use, and a chance to interact with personnel in a relaxed atmosphere.  

The Dover Police Department requests that political candidates/officials do NOT campaign, distribute handbills, or other materials at this event.

If you would like more information or wish to register your agency/organization to set up a display at the event, please e-mail: contact@doverpolice.org by Friday, July 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

MEDIA:  Media are welcome to attend the event. Requests for images from previous events should be made through M/Cpl. Ryan Schmid by email at: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17833

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:16 a.m.

Location: Capital Inn, 1426 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 has arrested Matthew Clendaniel, 29, of Dover, for injuring an officer following a trespassing complaint at the Capital Inn early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 1:16 a.m. when Dover Police was called to the hotel for a man trespassing on the property. While responding, it was relayed to officers that the suspect was leaving and a description was provided. Officers arrived in the area and located Clendaniel, who matched the description provided. Officers told Clendaniel to stop however he kept walking away from officers. Officers attempted to take him into custody at which time he began to actively resist arrest and would not put his hands behind his back. Three officers were eventually able to take Clendaniel into custody, however one officer sustained minor injuries to his lower body during the struggle. It was determined that Clendaniel was under the influence of alcohol once he was taken into custody. While placing Clendaniel into a patrol vehicle he spit on an officer. Clendaniel was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Clendaniel was released on $4,250 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Assault Second / Injure a L/E Officer
-Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence
-Offensive Touching
-Criminal Trespass Third
-Menacing
-Breach of Release
-Public Intoxication
-Drunk on a Highway

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17472

Date:  Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 5:10 a.m.

Location: 30 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 has arrested Shafeqah Freeman, 37, of Dover, on DUI and related charges following a pursuit Saturday morning. The investigation began at 5:10 a.m. when officers were conducting traffic control on North DuPont Highway due to a vehicle collision. Freeman approached the area and failed to yield to the emergency vehicles, nearly striking one, and fled at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to stop Freeman at which time she continued to flee, eventually traveling westbound on Loockerman Street. Freeman ran several red lights and almost struck several curbs. At this time the pursuit was terminated for safety reasons.

Officers in the area observed Freeman’s vehicle stopped near Forest Street and South West Street shortly after the pursuit ended. Officers were able to take Freeman into custody without incident and it was determined that she was under the influence of alcohol. Freeman was transported to Dover Police Department where she was processed and arraigned.

Freeman was released on unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Disregarding a Police Officer Signal
-Failure to Yield / Change Lanes For Stopped Emergency Vehicles
-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
-Several Traffic Charges

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17277

Date:  Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12:54 a.m.

Location: Days Inn, 272 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 has arrested James Hinson, 34, of Wilmington, for rape and additional charges following an incident that occurred early Friday morning. The investigation began when Dover Police received a call that a man named James had touched a 12-year-old female of Dover inappropriately in a room at the Days Inn. Officers responded to the room and contacted an 18-year-old of female of Magnolia and the 12-year-old. The ensuing investigation revealed that Hinson had sexually assaulted the 12-year-old two times inside of the hotel room and was caught by the 18-year-old. When confronted, Hinson got into a physical altercation with the 18-year-old and then left the room. Officers were able to obtain a physical description of Hinson from the victims and began to search the area.

While searching, patrol officers located Hinson nearby and took him into custody without incident. Hinson provided a false name when he was taken into custody and he was found in possession of 7.3 grams of cocaine, 23 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

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

Hinson was committed to SCI on $136, 250 cash bail on the following charges:
-Rape Second Degree (2x)
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine
-Possession of Cocaine in a Tier 1 Quantity
-Offensive Touching
-Criminal Impersonation
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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 302-736-7134 or by email at: Diane.Glenn@cj.state.de.us

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