Location: 700 Block of Slaughter Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for James Plaisted, 63, of Dover, DE. Plaisted suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Plaisted is described as a white male, 5’10”, 167 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Plaisted was last seen in the 700 block of Slaughter Street at around noon on Thursday, June 6th. At the time, he was wearing a green Air Force Veteran hat, dark green shirts, jeans and black work boots. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.
If you have any information on Plaisted’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Location: Dragon Land Smoke Shop, 1230 Forrest Avenue 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 a 16-year-old male, and a 15-year-old male, both of Dover, on multiple charges following a burglary early Sunday morning. The incident began when Dover Police received a call for an alarm at Dragon Land Smoke Shop at 2:31 a.m. Officers responded and observed the front glass was broken however the suspects were not successful in making entry into the business. While reviewing surveillance video, officers obtained a description of the suspects and began to check the area. Officers located three suspects and attempted to stop them at which time a they ran from officers. Officers were able to take two of the suspects into custody and identified them as the 16-year-old male and the 15-year-old male. Both suspects were transported to Dover Police Department to be processed.
Through further investigation, it was determined that the 16-year-old male was responsible for a February burglary at Sky Vape Smoke Shop, a February burglary at Cosmic Vape Smoke Shop and an attempted burglary at Cosmic Smoke Vape Shop in April.
The 16-year-old male was turned over to his guardian on the following charges: -Burglary/Attempted Burglary Third Degree (4x) -Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony -Theft/Attempted Theft (3x) -Criminal Mischief (4x) -Conspiracy Second Degree (2x) -Resisting Arrest
The 15-year-old was turned over to his guardian on the following charges: -Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony -Attempted Burglary Third Degree -Conspiracy Second Degree -Resisting Arrest
Both defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
**UPDATED** 05/26/2024 – The Dover Police Department has arrested William Mills, 59, of Dover for the murder of Jonair Pollard, 29, of Dover, who died as a result of the shooting yesterday, May 25th, in Capital Green.
Detectives identified Mills as the person responsible for the shooting and on May 26th, members of the Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant in the 400 block of East Wind Drive Dover, DE. Mills was taken into custody without incident at the residence and he was transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Mills was committed to SCI on $250,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Murder First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
Mills is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
William Mills Dover, DE
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-24-18357
Date/Time: Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.
Location: New Castle Avenue / East Water 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 29-year-old Dover man Saturday evening. The investigation began at 4:22 p.m., when Dover Police Department was called for a shooting in the area of New Castle Avenue and East Water Street. Officers responded and located the victim, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.
Detectives are actively working to develop a suspect description and motive for the homicide. Anyone with information is urged to contact 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.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 by email at : Casy.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
Location: New Castle Avenue / East Water 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 29-year-old Dover man Saturday evening. The investigation began at 4:22 p.m., when Dover Police Department was called for a shooting in the area of New Castle Avenue and East Water Street. Officers responded and located the victim, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.
Detectives are actively working to develop a suspect description and motive for the homicide. Anyone with information is urged to contact 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.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 by email at : Casy.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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.
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 left a home damaged, and a 24-year-old male of Dover injured Monday night. The investigation began at 10:43 p.m., when Dover Police was called for shots fired in the unit block of South New Street. Officers responded to the scene and found a home that was occupied by a 60-year-old male, and a 70-year-old male, both of Dover, damaged by gunfire. The men were not injured as a result of the shooting. While on scene, it was reported that a 24-year-old male of Dover had arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus with a gun shot wound to his arm. The victim was uncooperative with Detectives and would not provide any additional information or suspect description.
The ensuing investigation revealed the the 24-year-old male was walking with someone on South New Street when a suspect dressed in dark clothing began shooting at them, striking the victim in the arm. The suspect then left the area and the victim went to Bayhealth Kent Campus.
There are no 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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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 two vehicles and an occupied house damaged Sunday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:36 p.m., when Dover Police was called for shots fired on Barrister Place. Officers responded to the scene and located several spent shell casings in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that a white Honda Accord drove onto Barrister Place and an unknown suspect(s) began firing several shots striking a residence that was occupied by a 68-year-old male of Dover, and two unoccupied vehicles. The vehicle then left the area. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
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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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department has identified Randy Bolden, 54, of Seaford, DE as the victim who died as a result of the shooting in Capital Green last week.
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-24-15984
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.
Location: 400 Block of River 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 has arrested a 17-year-old male, of Dover, on murder charges, following a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:26 a.m., when Dover Police Department was called for shots fired from within a residence located in the 400 block of River Road. Officers responded and located the victim, a 54-year-old male of Seaford, inside of the residence, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body as a result of the shooting. Officers and emergency medical personnel rendered aid to the victim on scene until he was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Tragically, the 54-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of his injuries. The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notifications.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the 54-year-old victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal and physical altercation inside of the residence. During this altercation, the 17-year-old obtained a firearm and shot the victim. The suspect left the residence prior to Police arrival.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., the 17-year-old came to Dover Police Department to turn himself in. He was taken into custody without incident.
The 17-year-old was committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $535,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Murder in the First Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
The 17-year-old is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a 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 by email at: Casey.wilson@cj.state.de.us
