The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin. Hardin has been located and is safe.
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Incident/Complaint#: 50-23-40955
Date: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at 11:42 a.m.
Location: 100 block of Roundtree 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 has issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.
If you have any information on Hardin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid Email: Ryan.Schmid@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Cierra Hardin, 22, of Dover, DE. Hardin suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Hardin is described as a black female, 5’06”, 160 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes. Hardin was last seen in the 100 block of Roundtree Drive wearing unknown clothing. Attempts to contact her have been negative.
If you have any information on Hardin’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Date/Time: Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 12:34 a.m.
Location: North DuPont Highway and Maple Parkway, 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 Jose Barcita, 22, of Dover, for firearm charges following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. The investigation began at 12:34 a.m. when Officers stopped Barcita for operating an unregistered motor vehicle. During the stop, it was revealed that Barcita was currently wanted for an unrelated traffic charge. Barcita was taken into custody without incident and a search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search officers located a handgun concealed under the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Barcita was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Barcita was released on $5,230 unsecured bail on the following charges: -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Various Traffic Charges
Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:55 a.m.
Location: South State Street and Loockerman 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 Anthony Ciferni III, 35, of Dover, for firearm charges following a traffic stop Saturday morning. The investigation began at 11:55 a.m. when Officers stopped Ciferni after he had committed several traffic violations. During the stop, a Dover Police K-9 (K-9 Jax) alerted to the vehicle for the positive presence of narcotics. A search was conducted and officers located a loaded sawed off shotgun concealed underneath of a book bag and drug paraphernalia. Ciferni was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Ciferni was committed to SCI on $23,003 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon -Possession of a Destructive Weapon -Various Traffic Charges
Anthony Ciferni III Dover, DE
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Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5:28 p.m.
Location: Hollywood Diner, 123 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 carjacking that occurred at Hollywood Diner Saturday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for a stolen vehicle at the restaurant at 5:28 p.m. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 17-year-old female of New York, who advised that she was sitting in the passenger seat of a running vehicle, when a black male entered the driver’s seat and began to back out of the parking lot. The victim exited the vehicle in an attempt to escape, and the vehicle continued backing, causing the vehicle to strike the victim’s legs. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus and treated for minor injuries. The vehicle was located unoccupied at an apartment complex in Dover shortly after the incident. The suspect is described as a black male wearing all black clothing.
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 arrested 23-year-old Brice Hall, of Dover, for his involvement in the shooting that left a 20-year-old male injured on November 13th, 2023 (Original release below). Throughout the investigation, Detectives identified Hall as one of the suspects involved and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On 12/07/2023 at 12:49 p.m., Hall was taken into custody without incident by Dover Probation and Parole then transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.
Hall was committed to SCI on $47,000 cash bail on the following charges: -Assault Second Degree -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Conspiracy Second Degree -Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony -Reckless Endangering First Degree (2x) -Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (2x) -Criminal Mischief (6x) -Violation of Probation
Brice Hall Dover, DE
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Incident Number: 50-23-37493
Date/Time: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:16 p.m.
Location: 100 block of Hampton 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 occurred on Hampton Drive Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 2:16 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 20-year-old male of Dover, who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body and a graze wound on his lower body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that as the victim was arriving at his home, three suspects were standing in the area, one of which began firing a handgun at him. The suspects then fled toward Redner’s however could not be located by arriving Officers. The suspects are described as black males wearing ski masks.
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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Location: Village Drive and Quail Hollow 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 25 year old male of Dover injured early Friday morning. The investigation began at 2:04 a.m., when Dover Police was called for multiple shots fired in the area of Village Drive and Quail Hollow Drive. Officers responded to the area and located the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment of his injures. There are no leads or suspect description 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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Date/Time: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at 9:35 p.m.
Location: North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE 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 fatal motor vehicle collision that left a 57-year-old Dover man dead Tuesday night. At approximately 9:35 p.m., Dover Police received a call for a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of North DuPont Highway and Kings Highway NE. Officers responded to the area and located the 57-year-old victim and began to render aid. The victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment, however he was later pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries.
The ensuing investigation revealed that a 2014 Ford Focus, operated by a 82-year-old male from Dover, DE, was traveling Southbound on North DuPont Highway approaching Kings Highway NE. At the same time, the victim was crossing the roadway south of the intersection heading west. As the vehicle crossed over Kings Highway NE, the victim continued to cross North DuPont Highway on foot. At this time, the vehicle struck the victim. The victim was not wearing any reflective material. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.
The Dover Police Department is still evaluating the facts of this case and requests that anyone with information contact Dover Police Department at (302) 736- 7130.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of 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 at 302-736-7134 or by email at Casey.Wilson@cj.state.de.us
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