Location: Saulsbury Road and Walker Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested a 24-year-old female on gun charges during a traffic stop on Monday morning. Officers stopped Kadaisia Evan for an equipment violation in the area of Saulsbury Road and Walker Road. During the stop, officers observed a handgun on the dashboard of the vehicle and could detect a strong odor of marijuana. The officers took Eva and a female passenger into custody without incident. During a search of the vehicle officers located 14.5 grams of marijuana and took custody of the handgun. A 20-year-old female was issued a civil citation for Possession of Marijuana. Kadaisia Evan was released on a $1,003 unsecured bond on the following charges: -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Possession of Marijuana (civil) -Drug Paraphernalia -Traffic Offenses
A mugshot was not available at the time of release.
Location: White Oak Apartments, 1001 White Oak Road, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that wounded a 28-year-old man on Sunday night. At approximately 10:34 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of White Oak Apartments at 1001 White Oak Road for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located the male victim with a gunshot wound to the side of his head. A female witness advised that she was driving away from White Oak Apartments when a suspect began firing at the car, striking the male passenger. The male passenger was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of his injury and is in stable condition.
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.
The Dover Police Department is announcing the graduation of the Dover Municipal Police Academy. On Thursday, August 19th, 2021, the department hosted a graduation ceremony at the Dover High School auditorium to celebrate the end of the 19-week training academy. Twelve recruits from eight Delaware police agencies successfully completed the training and graduated.
Speakers at the ceremony included Chief of Staff of the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, Robert Coupe, who represented Attorney General Kathy Jennings, City of Dover Councilman and Dover Police Retiree, Ralph Taylor, City of Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, and City of Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson.
Several awards were also presented for outstanding performances by academy recruits:
Academic Achievement Award The Academic Achievement Award is awarded to the recruit who continued to demonstrate a high level of academic proficiency throughout academy training. Based on a series of tests to prove their understanding of course content, the recruits all received a final academic GPA. While all of the recruits demonstrated tremendous work in the academic area, this recruit earned the highest average in the class with a 97.6 GPA.
The award was presented to Ocean View Police recruit, Catherine Hazell.
Top Shot Award The Top Shot Award is awarded to the recruit who demonstrated the highest level of marksmanship proficiency and firearms safety throughout a series of day and night firearms training and qualification courses.
The Top Shot award was presented to Andrew Devine of the Dover Police Department.
Physical Fitness Award The Dover Police Academy Physical Fitness Award is awarded to the male and female police recruits who demonstrated a high level of physical fitness, strength, and endurance throughout the academy. These recruits also continued to push themselves to a higher level throughout the 19 weeks of physical training.
The Physical Fitness Awards were presented to Dover Police recruit, Andrew Devine and Smyrna Police recruit, Brooke Tucker.
Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award The Francis T. Schneible Resiliency Award is given to the police recruit who showed the most resiliency during the academy. Francis Schneible began his law enforcement career with the Dover Police Department in 1968. Just one year into his tour, Schneible was shot by a shoplifting suspect who was armed with a shotgun. Schneible’s resiliency allowed him to continue to serve for four more years with Dover, later joining the Delaware State Police. Schneible unfortunately lost his life 24 years after the shooting due to difficulties stemming from his injuries he sustained.
The recipient of the Francis T. Schneible Award was Wilfredo Crespo, from the City of Wilmington Fire Marshal’s Office. Members of the Schneible family were in attendance and also recognized during the presentation of this award.
Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award The Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award is given to the police recruit who displayed an outstanding effort and demonstrated quality leadership throughout the 19-week academy. This recruit always gave their best effort and went above and beyond to help their classmates throughout the challenges of the academy. Corporal Thomas Hannon began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department before joining the Dover Police Department in 2005. Corporal Thomas Hannon was also named the Top Municipal Recruit of his Delaware State Police 76th/64th Academy Class, which made it even more appropriate to name this award in his honor.
In 2012, Corporal Hannon suffered a leg injury during the arrest of a suspect and continued to suffer from complications as a result. On September 1st, 2017, Corporal Hannon lost his life as a result of medical complications stemming from the injury and subsequent surgeries.
The recipient of the Corporal Thomas Hannon Top Recruit Award was Gunnar Goad of the Dover Police Department. Members of the Hannon family were in attendance and also recognized during the presentation of this award.
In his closing remarks, Academy Staff Instructor M/Cpl. Christopher Bumgarner reminded the recruits of the challenges that lie ahead and reminded them of the Core Values of the Dover Municipal Police Academy: “Life has thrown all of us many challenges and the world we live in is far from perfect. But I have faith, because of you and your commitment to this profession, despite those challenges. I believe you will make your community and our world a better and safer place as you continue to be the examples of COURAGE, PROFESSIONALISM, and INTEGRITY.
UPDATE (August 19th, 2021):The U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested Emeka Dimkpa on August 19th. Dimkpa was wanted by the Dover Police Department on charged releated to a June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old man. Dimkpa was taken into custody in the 700 Block of Colleton Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina at approximately 7:00 a.m. on August 19th. Dimkpa will be held by South Carolina authorities until extradited to Delaware where he will be charged with the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
UPDATE (July 12th, 2021): The Dover Police Department has charged Kyree Robinson (23) with the June 21st shooting that seriously injured a 25-year-old male victim in the area of Frear Drive and Garfield Drive. Robinson was arrested on June 28th by the Dover Police Department after leading them on a vehicle chase that ended when Robinson crashed into three other vehicles in the intersection of Saulsbury Road and Forrest Avenue. Robinson was held on bond at SCI on charges stemming from that incident when detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest for his involvement in the June 21st shooting.
Robinson remains held at SCI with on an additional $62,000 secured bond on the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Kyree Robinson
Incident Number:50-21-17853
Date/Time:Monday, June 21, 2021 at 10:18 p.m.
Location: Garfield Drive and Frear Drive, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 25-year-old man with serious injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 10:18 p.m. when officers were called to the area of Garfield Drive and Frear Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they found the male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until medical personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to Kent General Hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
The 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.
Location: 400 Block of East Water Street, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department executed a search warrant for a home in the 400 Block of East Water Street after locating Rubens Dorival (27) at the residence. Dorival had fled on a dirt bike from officers on August 4th and was wanted in connection with the incident and a second incident that occurred on August 16th. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on August 17th, officers took Dorival into custody at the residence and executed a search warrant. Inside of the apartment, officers located the dirt bike that Dorival was operating on August 4th and 16th, as well as a small amount of marijuana, a .22 caliber rifle, and a 9mm handgun.
Ruben Dorival Dover, DE Age: 27
Dorival was released on an O.R. bond on the following charges: -Disregard Police Signal -Resisting Arrest -Criminal Mischief -Multiple Traffic Offenses
Ashley Pitts, the 30-year-old female occupant of the home, was released on an O.R. bond on the following charges: -Possession of Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited (2x) -Drug Paraphernalia -Possession of Marijuana (civil)
A photo of Pitts was not available at time of release.
The Dover Police Department has arrested two men in connection with the August 14th shooting that occurred near Irish Mike’s. After obtaining surveillance footage from an area business, investigating officers were able to identify Dashere Lewis (30) and Stacey Henry (23) as the men responsible for the shootings. Both men were located and apprehended without incident at the Super 8 Hotel at 38 N. DuPont Highway on August 17th at 11:40 a.m.
Henry was committed to SCI on a $152,000 cash bond on the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Assault 2nd Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Lewis was committed to SCI on a $162,000 cash bond on the following offenses: -Assault 1st Degree -Assault 2nd Degree -Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony -Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon
Dashere Lewis Dover, DEStacey Henry Dover, DE
Incident Number:50-21-24172
Date/Time:Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at 1:21 a.m.
Location: South Bradford Street and West Loockerman Street, Dover, DE (area of Irish Mike’s)
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that wounded two people on Saturday morning. At approximately 1:21 a.m. officers were in the area of South Bradford Street and West Loockerman Street to monitor bar closings due to recent incidents involving large crowds in the area. Officers on scene heard a gunshot and observed a large crowd in the parking area behind Irish Mike’s. Officers located a 32-year-old female victim with a gunshot wound to her foot. The female victim was transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. While on scene, a 25-year-old male victim arrived by private vehicle at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gunshot wound to his leg. The male victim underwent surgery for his injury and remains hospitalized. Throughout the incident, a crowd of approximately 30-40 people continued disorderly behavior including yelling and fighting while law enforcement was attempting to gain control of the scene and disperse the crowd and while EMS was attempting to treat and transport the female victim.
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.
Summer is quickly coming to an end and families across the Dover area are preparing to send their children back to school in the coming days. The Dover Police Department is offering the following information to better prepare the citizens we serve for Back to School week.
Police in Schools: The Dover Police Department has a full-time officer dedicated to the Dover High School, Central Middle School, William Henry Middle School, Kent County Secondary ILC, and Parkway Academy. These officers are otherwise known as SRO’s or School Resource Officers. We encourage parents to tell their children to communicate concerns with those officers as needed. In addition to our five full-time youth officers, the department will increase their presence at schools across the city during the first days of school to ensure a smooth and safe process for all children and school faculty. There will also be increased presence by the Special Enforcement Unit Motorcycle Division in area school zones, cross walks, and bus routes to crack down on vehicle violations. People who speed in school zones, disobey crossing guards, or pass school buses will be cited accordingly.
H.A.W.K. Traffic Signal at Dover High School The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) installed the new High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK system at the Dover High School main entrance/exit prior to the 2014-2015 school year. This system is designed to maximize the flow of traffic in what is expected to be a congested area before and after school. A video showing how the light works can be viewed below.
Tips for Motorists The Dover Police Department will utilize special enforcement units to increase presence in school zones and on bus routes throughout the city to target speed violations, passing of school buses, and other driving violations that threaten the safety of school children. The beginning of school is also a time when children are at increased risk of transportation related injuries from pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, and motor vehicle crashes because there are many more children on the road each morning and afternoon and many drivers’ patterns change. Shorter daylight hours make it especially difficult to see young pedestrians and bicyclists. So as schools open their doors, it’s time for everyone – motorists, parents, educators, and students – to improve their traffic safety practices. The following tips can help make this a safe and happy school year for the whole community. School Bus Safety:
It is against the law to pass a stopped school bus while its lights are flashing and its stop arm is extended.
On undivided roadways, with no physical barrier or median, vehicles must stop on both sides of the roadway.
Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and children are getting on or off. Motorists approaching from either direction must wait until the red lights stop flashing before proceeding.
Learn and obey the “alternately flashing warning light” system that school bus drivers use to alert motorists.
School Zone/Bus Stop Safety:
When a school bus or children are present slow down and proceed with caution, obeying all traffic laws and speed limits.
Obey School Zone speed limits & watch for flashing yellow lights, crossing guards, etc.
Be alert and ready to stop. Watch for children walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks. Watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops. Watch for children arriving late for the bus, who may dart into the street without looking for traffic. When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch for children walking or biking to school.
When driving in neighborhoods or school zones, watch for young people who may be in a hurry to get to school and may not be thinking about getting there safely.
Walk/Bike to School:
Practice taking the route your child will walk before school.
Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride.
Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic.
Use appropriate hand signals.
Respect traffic lights and stop signs.
Wear bright-colored clothing to increase visibility. White or light-colored clothing and reflective gear is especially important after dark.
Know the “rules of the road.”
Make sure your child’s walk to school is a safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.
Identify other children in the neighborhood with whom your child can walk to school. In neighborhoods with higher levels of traffic, consider organizing a “walking school bus,” in which an adult accompanies a group of neighborhood children walking to school.
Be realistic about your child’s pedestrian skills. Because small children are impulsive and less cautious around traffic, carefully consider whether or not your child is ready to walk to school without adult supervision.
If your children are young or are walking to a new school, walk with them the first week or until you are sure they know the route and can do it safely.
Bright-colored clothing will make your child more visible to drivers.
Back to School Traffic Safety Tips are from the National Safety Council:
If You’re Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:
Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians
According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they’re walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:
Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses
If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.
Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If you’re turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
Bullying:
Bullying or cyberbullying is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social. It can happen at school, on the playground, on the school bus, in the neighborhood, over the Internet, or through mobile devices like cell phones. The Dover Police Department has full-time officers dedicated to the Central Middle School, Dover High School, and Parkway Academy with another officer that spends time in William Henry Middle School and the various elementary schools throughout the city.
When Your Child Is Bullied
Help your child learn how to respond by teaching your child how to: 1. Look the bully in the eye. 2. Stand tall and stay calm in a difficult situation. 3. Walk away.
Teach your child how to say in a firm voice. 1. “I don’t like what you are doing.” 2. “Please do NOT talk to me like that.” 3. “Why would you say that?”
Teach your child when and how to ask a trusted adult for help.
Encourage your child to make friends with other children.
Support activities that interest your child.
Alert school officials to the problems and work with them on solutions.
Make sure an adult who knows about the bullying can watch out for your child’s safety and well-being when you cannot be there.
Monitor your child’s social media or texting interactions so you can identify problems before they get out of hand.
When Your Child Is the Bully
Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK.
Set firm and consistent limits on your child’s aggressive behavior.
Be a positive role mode. Show children they can get what they want without teasing, threatening or hurting someone.
Use effective, non-physical discipline, such as loss of privileges.
Develop practical solutions with the school principal, teachers, counselors, and parents of the children your child has bullied.
When Your Child Is a Bystander
Tell your child not to cheer on or even quietly watch bullying.
Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult about the bullying.
Help your child support other children who may be bullied. Encourage your child to include these children in activities.
Encourage your child to join with others in telling bullies to stop.
Teen Driving:
Keep Your Cell Phone Off Multiple studies indicate using a cell phone while driving is the equivalent of driving drunk―that’s even when using a hands-free phone. Besides, your state may prohibit the use of cell phones while driving. Many do for drivers of certain ages.
Don’t Text Research shows texting―on average―causes a loss of focus on the road for five seconds. A lot can go wrong in those five seconds. Don’t try the “texting-while-stopped” approach, either. And, when you have your head down, you won’t notice key developments that may occur, even when you’re stuck at a red light.
Turn on Your Headlights Doing so can increase your visibility and help other drivers see you, even on sunny days.
Obey the Speed Limit Speeding causes about 40% of all fatal teen accidents. That’s especially true when driving on roads with lots of traffic or you’re not familiar with. Don’t feel pressured to keep up with traffic if it seems like everyone else is flying by you. Driving a safe speed helps ensure your well-being, and keeps you away from costly traffic tickets that can cause a sharp hike in your car insurance.
Minimize Distractions It may be tempting to eat, drink, flip around the radio dial, or play music loudly while you’re cruising around town; however, all can cause your mind or vision to wander, even for a few seconds. And, that can be enough for an inexperienced driver to lose control of your car, or not notice an obstacle in the road.
Drive Solo Having a single teen passenger in your car can double the risk of causing a car accident. Adding additional teen passengers causes the risk to escalate.
Practice Defensive Driving Always be aware of the traffic ahead, behind, and next to you, and have possible escape routes in mind. Stay a safe distance behind the car in front of you in slower speeds, and maintain a larger buffer zone with faster speeds. A good way to judge a proper distance is to count 2 seconds from the time the front of your car passes where the rear of the car in front of you passed
The following images contain the newest Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications for the City of Dover. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact theDover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
