Date/Time: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 9:06 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of 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 is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening. The investigation began at 9:06 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the unit block of South New Street. Officers responded to the area and located multiple shell casings. Shortly after, a 27-year-old male of Dover arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gunshot wound to his lower body. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was standing in the unit block of South New Street when a silver vehicle drove by and the victim was shot. There is no further description of the suspect available 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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The Dover Police Department has removed the medication drop box from our lobby at 400 South Queen Street, Dover, DE after there was an assessment done on how to best allocate resources.
While we remain committed to promoting public safety and preventing prescription drug misuse, the medication return box will no longer be available at our facility. We encourage residents to use alternative disposal locations to safely discard medications. Proper medication disposal helps protect our community by reducing the risk of substance abuse and preventing environmental contamination. We appreciate the public’s cooperation and commitment to safe disposal practices.
Additionally, The Dover Police Department will be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 26th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. During this time, you can bring old, expired, or unneeded medications for safe disposal. The location for this will be 400 South Queen Street Dover, DE.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 2:57 p.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 occurred Saturday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:57 p.m. when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the 400 block of Barrister Place. Officers responded and began to check the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that a home and a vehicle in the 400 block of Barrister Place were struck by gunfire as a result of this incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this shooting and 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.
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Leslie McGuire, 18, a 15-year-old male, and a 16-year-old male, all of Dover, on multiple charges following an early morning shooting that led to a vehicle pursuit. The investigation began at 7:51 a.m., when Patrol Officers responded to the area of Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they spoke with the 15-year-old and 14-year-old victims. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victims were walking in a parking lot of Country Farms Store when a white Kia Optima pulled in and four black males wearing all black and black masks got out of the car. One of the suspects was armed with a revolver type handgun and pointed it at the victims, ultimately shooting the gun in the direction of the victims. The suspects then left in the white Kia Optima. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of this shooting.
After the shooting, the white Kia Optima used in the incident was located abandoned in a parking lot of a car dealership in Goldsboro, Maryland. It was determined that the Kia had been previously reported stolen from Camden, Delaware. It was determined that while at the dealership, the suspects stole a black Hyundai Elantra.
At 4:26 p.m., Dover Police Officers observed a black Hyundai Elantra without a license plate driving in the area of Capital Green. Officers attempted to stop this vehicle and the suspects failed to stop leading to a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit traveled throughout Dover and Camden, ultimately ending in the area of Willow Grove Road and Mahan Corner Road. McGuire, the 15-year-old, and the 16-year-old were all taken into custody without further incident and a .38 Caliber revolver was located inside.
The three suspects were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned.
It was learned that the suspects were all wanted by Delaware City Police Department for Motor Vehicle Theft. Additionally McGuire and the 16-year-old were wanted by the Delaware State Police on Motor Vehicle Theft charges. McGuire was also wanted by the Dover Police Department for Motor Vehicle Theft.
McGuire was committed to SCI on $47,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x) -Aggravated Menacing -Illegal Gang Participation -Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 -Conspiracy Second Degree
The 16-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $25,0000 secured bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x) -Aggravated Menacing -Illegal Gang Participation -Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 -Conspiracy Second Degree
The 15-year-old male was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $26,000 secured bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x) -Aggravated Menacing -Illegal Gang Participation -Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 -Conspiracy Second Degree
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Dover Police Department would like to thank the Delaware State Police Troop 3 and Delaware State Police Aviation for their assistance in tracking and locating the suspects.
The Dover Police Department will be participating in an emergency response exercise at the Delaware State University Health Sciences Building, 300 South New Street Dover, DE on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The exercise is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. and is expected to end by 12:00p.m. Emergency equipment and personnel will be in the area of the facility, but should not affect traffic flow or daily operations.
These exercises are designed to test the capabilities of the Dover Police Department and other participating agencies in the event of a true emergency. The exercise also allows participants to become more educated about the resources that each individual agency and participant can provide in a true emergency and discuss ways to improve responses to such incidents.
This exercise is not expected to disrupt area traffic. There will be a large gathering of emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel on site but the public should not be alarmed as this is only a training exercise.
Please call 302-736-7130 with any questions or concerns.
Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Isiah Worthy, 28, of Dover, on graffiti charges following an incident that occurred early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 10:13 a.m., when Patrol Officers were checking the area of Simon Circle attempting to locate a suspect of an unrelated complaint. While there, a Patrol Supervisor was approached by a complainant/witness who advised that someone was writing in black permanent marker on City owned poles and signs. The witness provided a description of the suspect and the last known direction of travel. The responding Officer located Worthy, who matched the witness description, walking in the area of Loockerman Street and South Kirkwood Street.
The ensuing investigation revealed that Worthy had defaced a City of Dover Electric Pole and a Stop Sign in the area of Lincoln Street. It was also discovered that Worthy had an outstanding warrant. Worthy was taken into custody and transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned. It should be noted that the graffiti included references to the KKK but the context and intent of the reference is still undetermined. After Worthy’s release, additional graffiti reports of similar style began to be received by the Police Department. The most concerning was the defacing of the marquee sign of one of our Downtown places of worship.
The Department believes that there may be more victims related to this graffiti spree, particularly in the Downtown area. The Patrol Unit is scanning for more damage locations and the Dover Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing this investigation. Additional charges may be forthcoming based on investigative findings and a potential determination by the Department of Justice. If you have any information on this case, or were a victim of this incident, please contact Detective Goad at 302-736-7143.
As it relates to the initial graffiti case, Worthy was released on OR bond after resolving his warrant. He has a pending court date on the following charges:
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 the Dover Police Sex Offender Enforcement Unit.
The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Robert Baines. He has been located and is safe
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#: 50-25-12669
Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 9:47 a.m.
Location: 200 Block of MacArthur Drive Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Robert Baines, 88, of Dover. Dover was last seen in the 200 Block of MacArthur Drive on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. Baines is described as a black male, 6’0″, 165 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time, he was wearing a maroon jacket with “Omega ” letter in gold stitching with a maroon baseball cap.. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.
If you have any information on Baines’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
