Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number:  50-23-12392

Date/Time: Friday, April 21, 2023 at 9:21 p.m.

Location: Brookdale, 150 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 an arson that occurred Friday evening. The investigation began at 9:21 p.m., when Dover Police and Dover Fire Department responded to Brookedale, 150 Saulsbury Road, for the report of two vehicles on fire. Responding units were advised by witnesses that a suspect was observed running from the area prior to the fire igniting. Through the investigation, Detectives and the Dover Fire Marshal’s office were able to determine that this fire was an arson. A photograph of the suspect has  been included at the bottom of this release. If you can identify the suspect, tips may be submitted by one of the methods listed below.

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.

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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Incident Number:  50-23-12516

Date/Time: Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:30 a.m.

Location: Napa Auto Parts, 29 South West 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 early Sunday morning at Napa Auto Parts.  The investigation began at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary alarm at the business. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect entered the building by damaging a window. Once inside, the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of money and left the store prior to officer’s arrival. The suspect is described as a male wearing dark clothing. 

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.

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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Update 04/20/2023 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Teron Hopkins. Hopkins has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-12130

Date:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 4:54 p.m.

Location: McDonald’s, 1424 Forrest 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Teron Hopkins, 28, of Dover. Hopkins suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hopkins is described as a black male, 6’0″, 182 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hopkins was last seen in the area of McDonald’s, 1424 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE and is possibly operating a tan sedan MD Registration 8EV6048. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. A photo of Hopkins is unavailable at this time.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-12147

Date:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Dove View 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 Departments is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jayden Niblett. He has been located and is safe.

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jayden Niblett, 14, of Dover. Niblett suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Niblett is described as a white male, 5’4″, 120 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Niblett was last seen leaving a residence in the 300 block of Dove View Drive. At the time, he was operating a maroon Mongoose bicycle. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-12130

Date:  Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 4:54 p.m.

Location: McDonald’s, 1424 Forrest 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Teron Hopkins, 28, of Dover. Hopkins suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hopkins is described as a black male, 6’0″, 182 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hopkins was last seen in the area of McDonald’s, 1424 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE and is possibly operating a tan sedan MD Registration 8EV6048. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. A photo of Hopkins is unavailable at this time.

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

Incident Number:  50-23-11657

Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 6:22 p.m.

Location: Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza, 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 Alexander Melero-Almodovar, 25, of Dover, for Burglary following an alarm call at the Dover Public Library. The investigation began when Police were called to the Library at 6:22 p.m. for a burglary alarm inside. Dispatchers were able to remotely view cameras from the Library which revealed Melero-Almodovar was inside, hiding behind a desk. The library had been closed since 5:00 p.m. and no one should have been inside. Officers made entry into the library and took Melero-Almodovar into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that while inside the library, Melero-Almodovar removed an undisclosed amount of money from a desk. Melero-Almodovar was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Melero-Alomodovar was released on his own recognizance on the following charges:
-Burglary 3rd Degree
-Theft under$1500

Incident Number:  50-23-11565

Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:19 p.m.

Location: 100 block of South State 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 Sean Lucas, 46, of Dover, on weapons charges and assault charges following an altercation on South State Street Friday evening. The investigation began when officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South State Street for an unknown altercation. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim, a 53-year-old male of Dover, with a laceration to his upper body that was caused during an altercation with the suspect. While speaking with the victim and witnesses on scene, it was determined that the suspect was still nearby. Officers checked the area and located Lucas, who matched the description provided by witnesses. Lucas was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of a box cutter type knife. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Lucas was transported to Dover Police where he was processed and arraigned.

Lucas was committed to SCI on $122,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Assault First Degree
-Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon