NEWS

Incident Number:  50-25-41939

Date/Time: Thursday, November 21st, 2025, at 5:11 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Courtside Drive

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 Kenneth Collins, 48, of Dover, following a shooting that resulted in the death of a 59-year-old male of Dover. The investigation began at 5:11 p.m. Thursday, when Dover Police were called to an apartment in the unit block of Courtside Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located the 59-year-old male who had sustained a gun shot wound to his upper body. Officer and EMS provided life saving measures and the victim was transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Sadly, the victim died as a result of his injuries at the hospital. The victims name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

The ensuing investigation revealed that Collins and the victim were inside of the apartment and Collins was handling a gun in a negligent manner, which caused the gun to discharge, striking the victim. Collins was arrested on scene without incident and transported to the Dover Police Department. Officers conducted a search warrant at the residence and located a 9mm handgun and a .380 handgun. Collins is prohibited from possessing any firearms as a result of a previous felony conviction.

Collins was committed to SCI on $80,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
-Possession of a firearm/ammunition by Person Prohibited (4x)
-Criminally Negligent Homicide

Collins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incident Number:  50-25-41483

Date/Time: Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Location: 300 Block of Cold Spring 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 Monday afternoon. The investigation began at 12:43 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 300 Block of Cold Spring Place Road. Officers responded and found a vehicle had been damaged as a result of the shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that a victim was driving in the area of Cold Spring Place when the shooting occurred and his vehicle was struck. Thankfully, he was not injured.

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.

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Jasmine Boggs. She has been located and is safe.

**ORIGINAL RELEASE**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41493

Date:  November 9th, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Location: Dover Police Department, 400 S. Queen St. Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jasmine Boggs, 32, of Dover. Boggs was last seen leaving the Dover Police Department on November 9th at 10:00 p.m.. At the time, she was wearing a red jacket, jeans and slippers. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Boggs is described as a black female, 5’3″ and 170 pounds.

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

UPDATE – The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Taylor Durant. She has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41532

Date:  Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

Location: Woodmill Apartments, 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Taylor Durant, 15, of Dover. Durant was last seen in the area of 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE at 7:00 a.m. Monday. At the time, she was wearing a pink coat, blue distressed jeans, brown Uggs, a grey/white hoodie, and a black head band. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Durant is described as a black female, 5’6″ and 120 pounds.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41532

Date:  Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

Location: Woodmill Apartments, 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Taylor Durant, 15, of Dover. Durant was last seen in the area of 1300 South Farmview Drive Dover, DE at 7:00 a.m. Monday. At the time, she was wearing a pink coat, blue distressed jeans, brown Uggs, a grey/white hoodie, and a black head band. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Durant is described as a black female, 5’6″ and 120 pounds.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-25-41493

Date:  November 9th, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Location: Dover Police Department, 400 S. Queen St. Dover, DE

Officer Releasing Information:  Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Jasmine Boggs, 32, of Dover. Boggs was last seen leaving the Dover Police Department on November 9th at 10:00 p.m.. At the time, she was wearing a red jacket, jeans and slippers. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety. Boggs is described as a black female, 5’3″ and 170 pounds.

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

Incident Number:  50-25-40866

Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, at 8:56 p.m.

Location: Valvoline, 710 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 Valvoline Tuesday evening. The investigation began at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and noticed a broken window. The ensuing investigation revealed a white male suspect force his way into the business by breaking a window and once inside, removed property belonging to the business before fleeing. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pants, and dark colored 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:  50-25-40843

Date/Time: Between Friday, November 7th, 2025, and Tuesday November 11th, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

Location: Top Quality Reasonable Fashion, 214 South Governors 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Top Quality Reasonable Fashion over the weekend. The investigation began at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, when Dover Police received a call for a burglary at the business. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that sometime between Friday, November 7th, and Tuesday, November 11th, an unknown suspect broke into the business and removed clothing.

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.