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Shots Fired In Simon Circle
Incident Number: 50-25-16548
Date/Time: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at 2:22 p.m.
Location: Simon 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 shots-fired incident that occurred Thursday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:22 p.m. when an Officer of the Wyoming Police Department was in the area of Simon Circle and heard shots being fired. Several Officers responded and contacted a 17-year-old victim who had been shot at. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that a black male in dark clothing shot at the victim and fled. The 17-year-old was uncooperative with the Detectives, and there are no additional leads to release 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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Shooting On Stevenson Drive
Incident Number: 50-25-16322
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 3:20 a.m.
Location: Unit Block of Stevenson 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 a shooting that left a 23-year-old Dover man injured early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 3:20 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the unit block of Stevenson Drive. Officers responded and contacted the victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was standing outside in the unit block of Stevenson Drive when an unknown suspect shot him once and fled. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment.
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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Dover Police Detectives Investigate Homicide
Incident Number: 50-25-15897
Date/Time: Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 1:11 a.m.
Location: McGlynn’s, 800 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 shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Dover man and injured a 21-year-old male, also of Dover. The investigation began at 1:11 a.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the parking lot of McGlynn’s. Officers responded and located a 22-year-old male and a 21-year-old male with with multiple gun shot wounds to their upper body. Both of the victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, the 22-yeard-old died at the hospital as a result of the injuries sustained during this incident. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the victims were standing in a large group outside of McGlynn’s when an unknown suspect(s) fired several shots toward the victims. There are no leads to release 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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UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Felton Woman
The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Kathleen Wilson. She has been located and is safe.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-15844
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Kathleen Wilson, 53, of Felton. Wilson was last seen at Bayhealth Kent Campus on May 3rd, at 4:25 a.m. Wilson is described as a white female, 5’7″, 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Wilson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Gold Alert Issued For Missing Felton Woman
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-15844
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Kathleen Wilson, 53, of Felton. Wilson was last seen at Bayhealth Kent Campus on May 3rd, at 4:25 a.m. Wilson is described as a white female, 5’7″, 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety.
If you have any information on Wilson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Felton, DE
Four Handguns Recovered, Two Arrested, Following Firearm Investigation
Incident Number: 50-25-15078
Date/Time: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.
Location: 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 has arrested Williams Friends, 21, of Felton, and a 17-year-old male, of Dover, on gun charges following an incident Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 1:27 p.m. when Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit along with members of the Street Crimes Unit contacted Friends, and the 17-year-old male in the area of Barrister Place in reference to a firearm investigation. Both suspects initially ran but were taken into custody after a foot pursuit. While running, the 17-year-old dropped a 9mm SCCY handgun that had been concealed in his waistband. Friends was found in possession of a backpack which included a 9mm Smith and Wesson Handgun, a 9mm SCCY Handgun, and a 9mm Glock 17. The ensuing investigation revealed that the 9mm SCCY handgun that Friends was in possession of was reported stolen.
Both suspects were taken to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.
Friends was committed to SCI on $8,200 secured bail on the following charges:
-Carrying A Concealed Deadly Weapon (3x)
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Receiving Stolen Property
-Resisting Arrest
The 17-year-old male was released on $50,000 unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
-Illegal Gang Participation
-Resisting Arrest
Both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Felton, DE
Graffiti Vandalism with reference to the “KKK” – Investigative Update
Incident Number: 50-25-13006
Date/Time: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.
Location: City of Dover 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 continues to investigate Isiah Worthy, 28, of Dover, following his initial arrest on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in relation to graffiti vandalism throughout the City of Dover. For details of this incident, Click here. Following his initial arrest, Patrol Officers worked with Detectives to determine if there were any more instances of graffiti making reference to the “KKK” in the City and if there could be a connection to Worthy. The investigation revealed 6 additional instances where Worthy had used a permanent marker to deface public and/or private property. The most concerning case was the defacing of a sign in front of the Holy Trinity Church, 101 South New Street. Detectives obtained a warrant for Worthy, and on April 25th, 2025, he turned himself in to the Dover Police Department. He was processed and arraigned, and ultimately released on OR bond on the following charges:
Graffiti (6x)
Possession of Graffiti Instrument (6x)
He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Based on the nature of the graffiti and the messaging used during each incident, the Dover Police Department contacted the Delaware Department of Justice Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust. Under existing Delaware DOJ guidelines, all “hate crime” determinations are made by a Deputy Attorney General assigned to the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust. In this particular case, the investigation has not yet established all of the elements needed for a successful “hate crime” prosecution.
Chief Thomas Johnson Jr. provided the following comments related to this case: “There is considerable and understandable community concern related to the vandalism of a predominantly black house of worship that includes a reference to the KKK. Hate Crimes are some of the most despicable moments in the life cycle of a community. In addition to the Dover Police Department, all of the City’s Administration, led by our elected officials, stands in solidarity with our residents to state, “there is no place for hate in Dover.” The Dover Police Department remains in close contact with the DOJ Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust as this investigation continues.
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen has been kept abreast of this case since the beginning and has offered the following message. “Hate of any kind, whether it be speech or violence by anyone or any group will not, I repeat, will NOT be tolerated. I personally will use all my authority to see that any individual, or group of individuals, no matter who they are, when possible, are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law in either State or Federal Court. HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.”
On behalf of the Dover Police Department, Chief Thomas Johnson had the following comment. “The Dover Police Department is in alignment with the strong message of Mayor Christiansen that all potential hate crimes will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted as far as the law will allow. The Department also respects the role of the DOJ when the facts are evaluated and prosecutorial decisions are made in alignment with State Statutes and existing case law. It is noteworthy that Delaware has more protected classes codified in its hate crimes statute than those listed in Federal Law. This case presents another opportunity to reaffirm our stance against hate crimes while we wait and see what our system determines is the best assessment of the facts before us.”
If you have any information on this case, or were a victim of similar vandalism, please contact Detective Goad at 302-736-7143.
Dover, DE