Location: Speedway Gas, 31 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 burglary that occurred at Speedway Gas early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 4:04 a.m., when Dover Police received a call for a glass break alarm at the business. Officers responded and found that the glass door had been shattered. The ensuing investigation revealed that a suspect broke into the business by breaking the door glass and once inside, stole cigarettes then left. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a mask, white gloves, blue shirt and and tan pants.
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.
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The Dover Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Makhai Miller, for his participation in the shooting linked to the homicide that occurred on Barrister Place on June 14th. During the investigation into the shooting death of Daniel Guzman Jr., it was learned that at least three groups of individuals were shooting at each other during this incident. Miller was identified as shooting a handgun during this incident as a participant in one of the groups.
While Miller was involved in the shooting incident, Detectives are continuing to gather and evaluate evidence and are working closely with the Delaware Department of Justice to identify the individual responsible for the homicide and bring justice for Daniel’s family.
On July 2nd, 2025, Miller was taken into custody and transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
He was committed to SCI on $66,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Reckless Endangering First Degree
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Makhai Miller Dover, DE
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Incident Number: 50-25-21359
Date/Time: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 12:42 a.m.
Location: 400 Block of Barrister Place, 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 shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured several others early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 12:42 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 400 block of Barrister Place. Officers responded and located the victim, a 22-year-old Dover man, who had sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers rendered aid and he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he later died as a result of his injuries. Four other victims arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus by Ambulance or by privately-owned vehicle with injuries sustained during this incident. The additional victims are as follows:
-58-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body -26-year-old male of Dover sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body -21-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body -24-year-old male of Dover sustained gunshot wound to his lower body
The ensuing investigation revealed that a group of individuals was standing in front of a residence in the 400 block of Barrister Place when multiple suspects began shooting at the group. There are no additional leads to release at this time.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending the notification of family.
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.
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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 a 14-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, both of Dover, following a vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning. The investigation began at 6:28 a.m., when Dover Police received a call from the Delaware State Police regarding a robbery that had occurred in their jurisdiction. It was relayed that two black male suspects fled from that incident in a Mazda CX-5 with a Delaware registration. Dispatchers from the Dover Police Department located the vehicle in the area of River Road and Court Street through the City of Dover camera systems. Officers were notified of the vehicle’s location and went to the area.
While checking the area, Officers observed the suspect vehicle parked on Sussex Avenue. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver accelerated and led them on a pursuit. Officers also observed the passenger throw something from the vehicle on Sussex Ave when the vehicle was contacted by Police. The pursuit went through the City of Dover, out Route 8 to Barclay, MD, and ended in the 2600 block of Wheatleys Pond Road Smyrna, DE when the vehicle crashed into a residence. The driver, the 14-year-old, ran from the car after the collision however, he was found hiding in a tree line in the area and arrested shortly after. The 17-year-old passenger surrendered when the car came to a stop.
Officers recovered a loaded Tokarev 7.62 25mm semi-automatic handgun in the area where the 17-year-old was observed throwing it at the beginning of this incident.
Both suspects were turned over to the Delaware State Police, and warrants were obtained for their arrest.
The 14-year-old was committed to a Stevenson House Detention Facility on $2,000 secured bail on the following charges from the Dover Police Department: -Disregarding a Police Signal -Resisting Arrest -Various Traffic Charges
The 17-year-old was committed to Stevenson House Detention Facility on $2,500 cash bail on the following charges from the Dover Police Department: -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited -Tampering with Physical Evidence
Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Date/Time: Between Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 and Friday, July 4th at 9:21 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of Rockford Crossing
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 shooting that occurred overnight Thursday. The investigation began at 9:21 a.m. Friday, when Dover Police received a call that a home had been shot in the unit block of Rockford Crossing. The ensuing investigation revealed that sometime overnight Thursday into early Friday morning, an unknown suspect(s) shot at the victim’s residence multiple times causing damage. The home was occupied at the time of the shooting. Thankfully, no injuries occurred as a result of this incident.
There are no leads at this time.
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.
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Location: Parking Lot Between South Governors Avenue and South Bradford Street
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 shooting that left a 42-year-old Magnolia woman injured early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 1:37 a.m., when Officers from Dover Police Department were patrolling the downtown area in reference to the bar let out. While patrolling, Officers heard several shots fired in the area of the Minor Street Alley. Officers checked the area and located the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where she received treatment and was in stable condition.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male suspect began shooting for currently undetermined reasons. The black male left in a 2024 Kia Forte that was reported stolen. Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Leipsic Road and attempted to stop it. The vehicle crashed into a farm field and the suspect fled. Officers were unable to locate the suspect after he fled, however a firearm was located in the area of the crash.
There are no leads additional leads at this time.
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.
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Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Michael Lawley, 53, of Dover. Lawley was last seen at 9:18 p.m. in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus. Attempts to contact him have been negative, and there is a concern for his safety. He is described as a white male, 5’10”, 200 pounds, bald head and blue eyes. At the time, he was wearing all black clothings.
If you have any information on Lawley’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Between Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Paradee Financial, 2 North 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Paradee Financial. The investigation began at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary that occurred at the business. Officers responded and made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect(s) entered the business sometime between 12:00 p.m. on June 24th and 10:00 a.m. on June 26th. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed property belonging to the victim and then left.
There are no leads at this time.
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.
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