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 Christopher Wilson, 34, of Dover, DE. Wilson suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Wilson is described as a black male, 5’9″, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Wilson was last seen in the 700 block of Marta Drive Dover, DE on 7/10/23 at 4:15 a.m.. At the time, he was wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Attempts to contact him have been negative.
If you have any information on Wilson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Tyliazuriel Patterson. She has been located and is safe.
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-23-22823
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 9:20 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of Courtside 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 Tyliazuriel Patterson, 14, of Dover, DE. Patterson suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Patterson is described as a black female, 5’4″, 145 pounds, with dyed red hair and brown eyes. Patterson was last seen in the unit Block of Courtside Drive on July 15th, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.. At the time, she was wearing a black shirt and white yoga shorts. Attempts to contact her have been negative.
If you have any information on Patterson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: Unit Block of Courtside 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 Tyliazuriel Patterson, 14, of Dover, DE. Patterson suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Patterson is described as a black female, 5’4″, 145 pounds, with dyed red hair and brown eyes. Patterson was last seen in the unit Block of Courtside Drive on July 15th, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.. At the time, she was wearing a black shirt and white yoga shorts. Attempts to contact her have been negative.
If you have any information on Patterson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
UPDATE – July 17th, 2023 – The Dover Police Department has arrested Tyrone Kersey, 37, of Dover, for weapons and related charges stemming from the shooting on June 11th, 2023 on Sussex Avenue.
Detectives have determined that after the initial call for trespassing, Kersey engaged in a verbal argument with a 32-year-old female of Dover. Prior to police arrival, the dispute turned physical when Kersey pushed her to the ground.
As police arrived on the scene, Kersey produced a handgun and began shouting at Officers. Kersey refused to follow police commands to put the firearm down and get on the ground.
Instead, Kersey fired one shot from his firearm into a parked vehicle that was now occupied by the 32-year-old female and a 1-year-old child. Kersey then pulled the female from the vehicle while she was holding the child in her arms. Kersey continued to refuse commands from Officers and began pulling the victims toward a residence. During this movement, and due to the escalating threat to everyone present, Kersey was shot by police.
Kersey was treated on scene, transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus, and was later transferred to the Christiana Health System.
Kersey was arraigned and transferred to Department of Corrections Custody on $99,500 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Aggravated Menacing
-Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x)
-Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child
-Offensive Touching
The Dover Police Department will continue to investigate this incident in coordination with the Delaware Department of Justice – Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust.
Tyrone Kersey Dover, DE
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-23-18550
Date/Time: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 at 8:37 p.m.
Location: 400 Block of Sussex 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 Officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 400 block of Sussex Avenue. Shortly after 8:37 p.m., on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Dover Police Department Emergency Communications Center dispatched Officers to a trespassing complaint where it was reported that a female was refusing to leave a residence. First arriving Officers observed a disturbance between an adult female and an adult male, in the middle of the block, in proximity to the dispatched address. The male was in possession of a handgun and discharged the weapon in the presence of police. The suspect, a 37 year old Dover resident, did not comply with officer commands following the weapons discharge.
In the rapidly evolving incident, in response to an imminent threat to life, the suspect was shot by police. Officers immediately rendered aid to the suspect and called for emergency medical assistance. The suspect was transported to Bay Health Kent Campus, in serious condition, for further treatment of his injury. A handgun was recovered from the ground directly next to where the suspect was located. Additional responding units were able to determine that there were no other victims and no additional threat to public safety.
The Officer involved in the shooting is a 2 ½ year veteran of the Dover Police Department and is a member of the Patrol Division. Consistent with standard policy for all officer-involved shootings, the Officer has been placed on administrative leave, with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation. The Dover Police Department will continue to investigate this incident in coordination with the Delaware Department of Justice – Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust and will provide additional details as they become available.
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
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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 Jamar Hynson, 34, of Dover, on DUI and weapons charges following a stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at approximately 2:42 a.m. when Officers stopped a vehicle for striking a pedestrian crossing sign in the Greentree Shopping Center. Upon contacting Hynson, Officers detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol coming from inside of the vehicle. Officers also noted that Hynson was exhibiting signs of being impaired by drugs and/or alcohol and requested he exit the vehicle at which time he refused to comply. Officers attempted to remove Hynson from the vehicle however he resisted and refused to get out. Officers were eventually able to force him from the vehicle and take him into custody. Officers located a 9mm handgun concealed in the driver’s door following a search of the vehicle. Hynson was transported to Dover Police Department for processing. At Dover Police Department, Hynson continued to refuse to comply with instructions from Officers and pushed two officers while in the cell block area however he was eventually secured.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle Hynson was operating had an expired registration and his license was suspended.
Hynson was commmitted to SCI on $12,300 secured bail on the following charges: -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence -Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer -Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence -Driving While Suspended or Revoked -Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or drugs -Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle -Inattentive Driving
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Location: West Loockerman Street / South Bradford Street
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 Jahmelle Taylor, 30, of Dover, on weapons charges following an incident early Saturday morning. The investigation began when Officers were patrolling the downtown area and observed Taylor seated in a vehicle in the area of West Loockerman Street and South Bradford Street. Officers learned that Taylor was currently wanted and contacted him. Upon contact, Taylor ran from officers. While running, Taylor dropped a Glock handgun. Officers were able to take Taylor into custody without further incident after the foot pursuit and recovered the handgun. Taylor was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Taylor was commmitted to SCI on $36,500 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm By A Person Prohibited (2x) -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Tampering with Physical Evidence -Resisting Arrest
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Location: Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1365 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods Friday morning. The investigation began when officers were called to the store at 4:52 a.m. for the report of an alarm. Officers responded and located the front door glass had been shattered. Officers checked the business for any suspects with negative results. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store by breaking the front glass and once inside, removed merchandise from the store and fled. The first suspect is described as wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The second suspect is wearing all dark clothing. Both are described as males.
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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