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Incident Number:  50-26-407

Date/Time: Monday, January 5th, 2026, 3:58 a.m.

Location: Flavor of India, 348 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 Flavor of India early Monday morning. The investigation began at 10:06 a.m., when Dover Police responded to the business for the report of a burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 3:58 a.m. and 4:58 a.m., a black male entered the business through a rear door, and once inside, removed money and left.

The suspect is described as a black male, wearing all black clothing and black/white sneakers. 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.

Incident Number:  50-26-367

Date/Time: Sunday, January 4th, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Rockford Crossing, 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 robbery that occurred late Sunday evening. The investigation began at 10:03 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the unit block of Rockford Crossing for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was approached by a black male with a silver handgun who demanded the victim turn over his electric scooter. The victim ran away, and the suspect stole the victim’s scooter and fled.

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.

Incident Number:  50-26-171

Date/Time: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

Location: 800 Block of Carvel 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 robbery that occurred on Friday evening. The investigation began at 5:43 p.m. Friday, when Dover Police responded to the 800 block of Carvel Drive in reference to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was delivering food in the area, and when he returned to his vehicle, there was a suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot, and one indicated he was in possession of a firearm. The suspects demanded that the victim turn over property. The victim ran away; however, the suspects stole items from his vehicle and left the area. The suspects are described as black males.

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.

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Peter Reidy. Reidy has been located and is safe.

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Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-44661

Date:  Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at 10:16 a.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 Peter Reidy, 74, of Wyoming, DE. Reidy was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus Sunday. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety. Reidy is described as a white male, 5’10” and 180 pounds.

If you have any information on Reidy’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111

Incident Number:  50-25-46151

Date/Time: Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at 12:01 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Edgehill Ave 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 robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. The investigation began at 12:01 p.m., when Dover Police were called to the unit block of Edgehill Avenue for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the victim. The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male suspect, wearing a black ski mask, black jacket, and jeans. The suspect displayed a handgun and stole property belonging to the victim. The suspect then fled on foot.

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.

Incident Number:  50-25-45860

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at 3:55 p.m.

Location: Walking path between Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road

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 on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:55 p.m., when Dover Police responded to Mifflin Road for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers contacted four victims who advised they were shot at by an unknown suspect in the area of the walking path that connects Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this shooting.

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.

Incident Number:  50-25-45559

Date/Time: Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 11:40 p.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

The Dover Police Department has arrested David Robinson, 46, of Dover, following a shooting incident that occurred late Sunday. The investigation began at 11:40 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the unit block of Stevenson Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers found evidence that a shooting had occurred; however, no suspects or victims could be located at this time. The victim, a 39-year-old male of Dover, arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus later with a gunshot wound to his lower body as a result of this incident. He refused to provide a statement to Police. A vehicle was also struck by gunfire and damaged during this incident.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the victim had just exited when he was shot by an unknown suspect. It was determined that Robinson exited the vehicle that the victim had been in and also fired a handgun during this incident. Robinson was taken into custody in the 900 block of Carvel Drive and taken into custody without incident. Officers also recovered an RG14 .22 Caliber revolver in the 100 Block of Willis Road that is believed to be connected with this incident.

Robinson was committed to SCI on $45,100 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited
-Reckless Endangering (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Criminal Mischief

Robinson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-45332

Date/Time: Saturday, December 20th, 2025 at 1:47 a.m.

Location: Wells Fargo Parking Lot, 137 South Bradford Street Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

The Dover Police Department has arrested Ciara Footman, 30, of Dover, following a vehicular assault that occurred early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 1:47 a.m., when Dover Police responded to a vehicular assault that occurred in the parking lot of Wells Fargo, 137 South Bradford Street Dover, DE. Upon arrival, Officers located a 13-year-old female with serious injuries from being struck by a vehicle. A 17-year-old female was also hit by this vehicle. Both victims were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment.

The ensuing investigation revealed that Footman engaged in an argument with the victims while in the parking lot. Footman then entered her vehicle and struck the victims with it, before fleeing the area. Footman was located in the vehicle in the 200 block of East Street in Camden, DE by the Delaware State Police and taken into custody without incident.

Footman was transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

Footman was released after posting a $6,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Vehicular Assault First Degree DUI Related
-Vehicular Assault Second Degree DUI Related
-Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence
-Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
-Driving While Suspended or Revoked

Footman is presumed innocent until proven guilty.