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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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Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-17214

Date:  Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 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 issued a Gold Alert for Robert Burns, 37, of Milford, DE. Burns suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Burns is described as a white male, 6’0″, 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Burns was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE. At the time, he was wearing all black clothing.

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

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Anna Dinan. Dinan has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-11539

Date:  Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus,640 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 issued a Gold Alert for Anna Dinan, 62, of Claymont. Dinan suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Dinan is described as a white female, approximately 5’1″ and approximately 123 pounds, blonde/strawberry hair, and brown eyes. Dinan was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus on April 6, 2023. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time.

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

*UPDATE 05/21/2023* The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Eric Crape. He has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-15136

Date:  Monday, May 15, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.

Location: Kohl’s, 299 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 issued a Gold Alert for Eric Crape, 21, of Magnolia. Crape suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Crape is described as a black male, 6’0″, 230 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Crape was last seen in the area of Kohl’s, 299 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE wearing all black clothing and is possibly operating a silver Hyundai Elantra bearing Delaware registration 465338.

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