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Dover Man Arrested For Robbery
Incident Number: 50-24-22319
Date/Time: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at 10:52 p.m.
Location: West Division Street and South Bradford 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 has arrested Fred Williamson IV, 30, of Dover, on robbery charges following an incident late Saturday night. The investigation began at 10:52 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the area of West Division Street and South Bradford Street for a report of a robbery. Officers responded and contacted the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was sitting in a vehicle when he was approached by a female and a group of males. One of the males, Williamson, demanded that he turn over money and property. The victim did not initially comply, and Williamson punched the victim and began assaulting him, causing minor injuries. The victim refused all medical treatment. Williamson took an undisclosed amount of money and property from the victim and left the area.
While on the scene speaking with the victim, Williamson was observed walking in the area. Officers attempted to contact him; however, he ran away on foot. After a brief foot chase, Williamson was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Williamson was committed to SCI on $15,250 secured bail on the following charges:
-Robbery Second Degree
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Assault Third Degree
-Theft Under $1,500
-Resisting Arrest
-Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
Williamson is presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Dover, DE
Megan’s Law Sex Offender Notifications 6-21-2024
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.
Shooting On North Halsey Road
Incident Number: 50-24-21604
Date/Time: Monday, June 17th, 2024 at 10:37 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of North Halsey 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 is investigating a shooting that resulted in three homes being damaged Monday night. The investigation began at 10:37 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in the unit block of North Halsey Road. Officers responded and located three homes that had been damaged by gunfire. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
Detectives are actively working to determine the number/description of the suspects and any motive.
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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Shooting in Simon Circle
Incident Number: 50-24-21187
Date/Time: Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 9:49 p.m.
Location: 300 Block of 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 shooting that left a 16-year-old injured Friday night. The investigation began at 9:49 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for shots fired in Simon Circle. Officers responded and located the victim who had sustained gun shot wounds to his lower body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment and later discharged. The investigation revealed that the suspects entered the Simon Circle neighborhood with firearms and shot the victim. The suspects then fled in a vehicle.
Detectives are actively working to determine the exact number of suspects and any description.
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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UPDATE (Subject Located) Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Woman
**UPDATED** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Aronita Johnson. Johnson has been located and is safe.
**Original Release**
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-24-21295
Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 7:17 p .m.
Location: 500 Block of North West Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Aronita Johnson, 40, of Dover, DE. Johnson was last seen in the 500 Block of North West Street at approximately 7:17 p.m. on June 15th, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is a causing concern for her safety and well-being. Johnson is described as a black female, 5’4″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing glasses, a pink shirt, black leggings, green socks, blue croc shoes.
If you have any information on Johnson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
Gold Alert Issued For Missing Dover Woman
Incident/Complaint#:Â Â 50-24-21295
Date:Â Â Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at 7:17 p .m.
Location: 500 Block of North West Street, Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Aronita Johnson, 40, of Dover, DE. Johnson was last seen in the 500 Block of North West Street at approximately 7:17 p.m. on June 15th, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is a causing concern for her safety and well-being. Johnson is described as a black female, 5’4″, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was wearing glasses, a pink shirt, black leggings, green socks, blue croc shoes.
If you have any information on Johnson’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Dover Pair Arrested Following Straw Firearm Purchase Investigation
Incident Number: 50-24-20979
Date/Time: Thursday, June 13th, 2024
Location: Unit Block of Fair Wind 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 Brittney Wharton, 32, and Nathaniel Cooper, 42, both of Dover, on firearm and drug charges following an investigation into the illegal purchasing of firearms. The investigation began when members of the Dover Police Departments Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, in collaboration with the ATF, learned that Wharton had purchased several firearms, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition for Cooper, who is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Based on their investigation, Detectives obtained warrants for Wharton and Cooper.
On June 13th, 2024 Detectives executed a search warrant on a residence in the unit block of Fair Wind Place associated with Wharton an Cooper. During the search, officers located high capacity firearm magazines, ammunition, Psilocybin mushrooms and drug paraphernalia. Wharton and Cooper were taken into custody without incident at the residence and transported to Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.
Wharton was released on unsecured bail on the following charges:
-Giving a Firearm to a Person Prohibited (5x)
-Engaging in a Firearms Transaction on behalf of Another (7x)
-Intentionally Makes False Oral or Written Statements intended or Likely to Deceive a Firearm Dealer (6x)
-Providing a False Statement to Law Enforcement
-Conspiracy Second Degree
Cooper was committed to SCI on $26,200 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Dover, DE
Dover, DE