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Incident Number: 50-22-27260

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1:20 a.m.

Location: One Stop, 1102 Whiteoak 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 a carjacking that occurred in the parking lot of One Stop early Saturday morning. The victim contacted Dover Police and advised that he pulled into the parking lot of One Stop around 1:20 a.m. The victim advised that he was approached by a black female with pony tails, who asked for a “light” on her cigarette. While speaking to the female, the victim was approached by two black males, one of which was armed with handgun. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspects at which time they demanded he give them his vehicle. The victim exited the vehicle and complied with the request. The suspect with the handgun then entered the vehicle and fled, while the other suspect fled on foot northbound.  The vehicle is a silver 2004 Chevrolet Suburban with Delaware tags: PC168878

The first suspect is described as a black male wearing a black face-mask and a black coat with silver stripes. The second suspect is described as a black male wearing a black face-mask, black sweatshirt, and black pants.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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.

Incident Number: 50-22-27257

Date/Time:  Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 12:09 a.m.

Location: Parking Lot of Burlington Coat Factory, 515 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 an armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory early Saturday morning. The victim contacted Dover Police and advised that at approximately 11:45 p.m. he pulled into the parking lot of Burlington after having engine trouble. The victim advised police that after several minutes of working on the vehicle, he was approached by two black males and that one presented a firearm and demanded money. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money from the victim and fled the scene on foot southbound. Through the investigation, it was determined that this incident occurred at approximately 12:09 a.m.

The first suspect is described as a black male wearing all black with a face covering. The second suspect is described as a light skinned black male with an afro, wearing a beige long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a mask.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  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.

Incident Number: 50-22-26974

Date/Time:  Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 3:42 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of South Queen 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 five individuals following a traffic stop and search warrant on Wednesday afternoon. At 3:42 p.m., officers observed Shabazz Barlow (28), of Marydel, DE, exit a residence in the unit block of South Queen Street and enter a vehicle. Officers knew that Barlow had an active Capias and as a result, members of the Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle he entered. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers contacted the occupants who were identified as Barlow, Tyrese Bailey (21), of Dover, DE, and Trevor Bolling (24), of Cheswold, DE. Officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle and a vehicle search was conducted. As a result of the vehicle search, Barlow was found in possession of 2 grams of marijuana, Bailey was found in possession of 13.1 grams of marijuana, and Bolling was found in possession of 142 grams of marijuana. All three were taken into custody without incident.

Following the traffic stop officers obtained a search warrant on the residence Barlow was seen exiting in the unit block of South Queen Street. When officers executed the search warrant they took several individuals into custody inside the residence, including a 14 year old male and a 12 year old male, both from Dover, DE. As a result of the search warrant officers located a loaded .38 caliber handgun.

Through the ensuing investigation, it was determined that the 14 year old male and 12 year old male both possessed the firearm and they are prohibited from possessing it as they are juveniles.

Barlow (28) was released on a summons for marijuana possession.

Bailey (21) was released on a summons for marijuana possession.

Bolling (24) was released on a summons for marijuana possession.

The 14 year old male was released on $2,500 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile

The 12-year-old male was committed to Stevenson Juvenile Detention Facility on $30,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile
-Possession of ammunition by a prohibited juvenile

 

 

 

If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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

You can follow the Dover Police Department by clicking on:

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Dover police officers will be sporting a new look for the months of September and October.  In partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge 20 (Middletown Police), the Dover Police Department is allowing officers to grow facial hair as a fundraiser for M/Sgt. Mark MIller who has grade 3 astrocytoma, a very rare form of brain cancer. Officers who wish to participate must contribute $30 ($1 per day) that will directly benefit M/Sgt. Miller’s fight against cancer.

Participating officers must adhere to the following grooming standards for the month of November:
Beards, whether full or goatees, are authorized; however they must be worn with a mustache. Beards shall be kept clean, neatly trimmed, and present a conservative, professional appearance. Facial hair of any kind that presents any sort of faddish appearance is prohibited. No portion of the beard may be exceptionally longer than the rest, and beard hair length will not exceed 1/4 inch. The neck must remain clean-shaven.

Incident Number: 50-22-26909

Date/Time:  Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:19 a.m.

Location: West Division Street and South New 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 Omar Anderson, a 23-year-old Wilmington man, on weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:19 a.m., Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation near the intersection of West Division Street and South New Street. Officers made contact with Anderson and detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a 9mm Taurus handgun, which had been concealed inside of the glove compartment, and approximately 4 grams of marijuana. Anderson was taken into custody without incident.

Anderson was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #7 and committed to SCI on $5,102 secured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weaopon
-Possession of Marijuana
-Operating a vehicle with improper window tint

 

Incident Number: 50-22-26472

Date/Time:  Friday, August 26, 2022 at 6:56 p.m.

Location: Persimmon Tree Lane and Persimmon Circle, 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 occurred on Friday evening.  At approximately 6:56 p.m., a silver 2009 Pontiac Solstice was traveling eastbound on Persimmon Tree Lane, approaching Persimmon Circle.  For unknown reasons, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and left the right edge of the roadway, entering the grass on the roadside. The vehicle then continued eastbound along the grass and struck a utility pole at the southwest corner of the intersection of Persimmon Tree Lane and Persimmon Circle. After striking the utility pole, the vehicle overturned onto it’s roof and came to a rest. The driver, John McRae, an 83-year-old male, was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for injuries sustained during the crash after being extricated from the vehicle by Dover Fire Department. 

On August 27, 2022 McRae succumbed to his injuries while being treated at Bayhealth Kent Campus.

The cause of the crash is unknown and pending further testing and investigation.  Updates will be provided as available. 

If you wish to provide information on this case or other criminal activity, please 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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Incident Number: 50-22-25918

Date/Time:  Monday, August 22, 2022, at 3:46 a.m.

Location: Room at the First State Inn, 1760 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 Keon Cornish, 28, of Dover, DE for an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning at the First State Inn. Officers were called to a room at the Inn at approximately 3:46 a.m. for the report of an armed robbery. Detectives determined that a suspect entered a room at the First State Inn with a black in color rifle and demanded money from the victims. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from the victims and fled southbound from the hotel. Through their investigation, Detectives were able to positively identify Cornish as the suspect responsible for the robbery.

On Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:07 P.M. Detectives received information that Cornish was staying in a room at the Kent Budget Inn. The Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T) was activated and responded to the hotel. The S.O.R.T team was able to take Cornish into custody without incident. Cornish was transported to Dover Police and arraigned through Justice of the Peace Court #2.

Cornish was committed to SCI on $138,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Burglary in the First Degree (Home Invasion)
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Aggravated Menacing (2x)