Category: Dover Police News

Incident Number: 50-22-39061

Date/Time:  Monday, December 19, 2022, at 2:45 a.m.

Location: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 425 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 stabbing incident that left a 30-year-old Milford man injured. The investigation began at approximately 03:01 a.m., when Dover Police received a report that the victim was at a hospital in Milford, DE advising he was shot. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was at a party at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Dover when he got into an altercation with a black male with long hair, during which time he was stabbed. The victim was transported to the Milford area hospital in a private vehicle and dropped off. The victim was treated at the Milford area hospital and listed as “non critical” condition. 

No further suspect description was provided. 

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 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 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Rachel Denney. Denney has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-39012

Date:  Sunday, December 17, 2022 at 01:55 a.m.

Location: Wawa, 1450 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 Rachel Denney, a 37-year-old female of Wilmington, DE. Denney suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Denney is described as a white female, 5’6″, approximately 135 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Denney was last known to be in the area of Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue at approximately 01:55 a.m. Sunday. It is unknown what she was wearing, however she is known to operate a 2020 Cadillac CT4. A stock photo of the vehicle is shown below.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-22-39012

Date:  Sunday, December 17, 2022 at 01:55 a.m.

Location: Wawa, 1450 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 Rachel Denney, a 37-year-old female of Wilmington, DE. Denney suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Denney is described as a white female, 5’6″, approximately 135 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Denney was last known to be in the area of Wawa, 1450 Forrest Avenue at approximately 01:55 a.m. Sunday. It is unknown what she was wearing, however she is known to operate a 2020 Cadillac CT4. A stock photo of the vehicle is shown below.

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

Incident Number: 50-22-38974

Date/Time:  Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 2:48 a.m.

Location: 900 block of Woodcrest 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 is investigating the shooting death of Jeff Tolson, 28, of Dover, DE, that occurred early Sunday morning. The investigation began at approximately 2:48 a.m., when Dover Police received the call for shots fired in the 900 block of Woodcrest Drive. Officers responded and located Tolson laying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Officers began life saving efforts until Tolson was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. No suspect description is available at this time.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bowman at 302-736-7141 or 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: Diane.glenn@cj.state.de.us

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UPDATE – The Dover Police Department has identified Mauricio Correa, 36, of Dover, DE as the victim who died as a result of the crash on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident Number: 50-22-38484

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Location: South DuPont Highway and Webbs 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 crash that left a 36-year-old Dover man dead and a 37-year-old Dover man injured Tuesday evening.  At approximately 6:45 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving two bicyclists and a vehicle at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and Webbs Lane. Officers responded to the area and located the 36-year-old victim in the roadway suffering injuries from the collision. Officers attempted to render aid, however he was later pronounced dead at the scene. 

The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2013 Toyota Camry being operated by a 22-year-old male from Maryland was traveling southbound on South DuPont Highway approaching the intersection of Webbs Lane. The traffic light at this intersection had turned red and the vehicle failed to stop for the red light. At the same time, for unknown reasons, the 36-year-old victim was falling off of his bicycle in the middle of South DuPont Highway south of the intersection. The vehicle swerved in an attempt to avoid striking the victim however he could not stop in time to avoid the collision. The vehicle began to slow down and pull to the left side of the roadway, where the 37-year-old man was standing on his bicycle in the median, and struck him in the rear tire, ejecting him from the bike. The 37-year-old man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening inquires.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

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

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Incident Number: 50-22-38484

Date/Time:  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Location: South DuPont Highway and Webbs 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 crash that left a 36-year-old Dover man dead and a 37-year-old Dover man injured Tuesday evening.  At approximately 6:45 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving two bicyclists and a vehicle at the intersection of South DuPont Highway and Webbs Lane. Officers responded to the area and located the 36-year-old victim in the roadway suffering injuries from the collision. Officers attempted to render aid, however he was later pronounced dead at the scene. 

The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2013 Toyota Camry being operated by a 22-year-old male from Maryland was traveling southbound on South DuPont Highway approaching the intersection of Webbs Lane. The traffic light at this intersection had turned red and the vehicle failed to stop for the red light. At the same time, for unknown reasons, the 36-year-old victim was falling off of his bicycle in the middle of South DuPont Highway south of the intersection. The vehicle swerved in an attempt to avoid striking the victim however he could not stop in time to avoid the collision. The vehicle began to slow down and pull to the left side of the roadway, where the 37-year-old man was standing on his bicycle in the median, and struck him in the rear tire, ejecting him from the bike. The 37-year-old man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening inquires. 

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

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

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

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Incident Number: 50-22-38115

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 3:50 p.m.

Location: Independence Blvd, 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 Othello Creekmur, 26, of Dover, DE, on weapons charges following a traffic stop Saturday afternoon. The investigation began when a Dover Police patrol officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Independence Blvd at approximately 3:50 p.m. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver, Creekmur. The officer detected an odor of marijuana in the vehicle and a search was conducted at which time the officer located a 9mm Glock handgun concealed inside of a compartment in the vehicle. Creekmur was arrested without incident and transported to Dover Police where he was arraigned.

Creekmur was released on OR bond on the following charges:
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Failure To Stop at a Stop Sign