Neighbor Arrested After Shot Fired at Home in Dover
An investigation into shots fired at a home on Cathy Avenue in Dover has led to the arrest of a neighbor. Delaware State Police were called last Thursday after a homeowner reported his home was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a 13 year old boy was in his room earlier in the day when a bullet went through the wall – he was not injured. Troopers traced the trajectory of the bullet to the neighbor’s home. When they contacted 43 year old Lenell Abbott they learned he’d accidentally fired a handgun through his kitchen window. Computer checks found Abbott is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. A search warrant was executed at Abbott’s home and police seized 2 additional handguns, two boxes of ammunition, over 34 grams of crack cocaine, over 15 grams of powder cocaine and over $7500 in suspected drug proceeds.
Abbott was taken to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 3 counts
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
- Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief
Abbott was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $27,700 unsecured bond.
