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Dover Homes & Vehicles Damaged by Gunfire
Four homes and two vehicles were damaged by gunfire Friday night in the Dover area. Dover Police were called to Stevenson Drive in the Manchester Square neighborhood just before 11pm where they learned of the damage. Police say there were no injuries and they have no leads to suspects at this time. If you have…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident on North Halsey Road
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident Monday night that damaged three homes on North Halsey Road in Dover. Police say there were no injuries and currently no leads. Dover Police detectives are working to determine the number and description of the suspects and any motives for the shooting. If you have information – contact…
Read MoreDover Pair Arrested in Straw Firearm Purchase Investigation
Two Dover residents have been arrested on drug and weapons charges after an investigation into the illegal purchase of firearms. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit – in collaboration with the ATF – learned that 32 year old Brittney Wharton purchased several firearms, high-capacity magazines and ammunition for 42 year old…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Robbery at Perfume Palace
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened yesterday evening. Just before 8 p.m., Dover Police were called to Perfume Palace, located in the Dover Mall, for the report of a robbery. Officers learned that two individuals– dressed in all black wearing face coverings– entered the store, conveyed that they were armed with…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested on Robbery Charges
Two teen boys from Dover have been arrested on robbery charges after an incident Sunday just after 6pm. Dover Police were called for a robbery on a walking path off Mifflin Road. The victim told police he was walking and approached by two suspects – one with a handgun – who demanded several items, which…
Read MoreDover Teen Charged in Multiple Dover Vape Shop Burglaries
Two teen boys have been arrested after a burglary early Sunday morning at the Dragon Land Smoke Shop on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Dover Police were called to the shop for an alarm around 2:30am and saw the front glass was broken, but the suspects did not enter the business. Surveillance video gave police a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting
UPDATED – 03:50pm – A Dover man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon on New Castle Avenue in the area of East Water Street. During the investigation into the death of 29 year old Jonair Pollard of Dover, Dover Police identified 59 year old William Mills of Dover as a suspect.…
Read MoreDover PD Investigate Sunday Shooting on Barrister Place
Dover Police are investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon that damaged two unoccupied vehicles and an occupied home on Barrister Place. Police were called around 3:30 and found several spent shell casings in the area and learned that a white Honda Accord drove down the street with an unknown suspect firing several shots. No injuries were…
Read More1 Injured in Dover Shooting on South New Street
A shooting Monday night on South New Street in Dover left a 24 year old man injured and a home damaged. Dover Police were called for shots fired just after 10:30 and found a home occupied by two men with damage from gunfire. Neither was injured. However, a 24 year old Dover man who was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Victim Identified in Capital Green Murder
UPDATED 05/14/24 – Dover Police have identified 54 year old Randy Bolden of Seaford as the victim who died as a result of the shooting in Capital Green last week. ============================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 05/09/24 – Dover Police have arrested a 17-year-old for a murder that happened on River Road yesterday morning. Police say he…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Shooting On Harmony Lane
A 19-year-old from Dover has been arrested for a shooting that happened Monday morning. At 10:30 a.m. that day, Dover Police were called to Harmony Lane for the report of shots fired. The investigation led police to believe that Javon Johnson was responsible for the shooting. During the incident, a vehicle with a 20-year-old Smyrna…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with 3rd DUI after Collision with Two Police Vehicles
A Camden man is charged with DUI and other offenses after colliding with two police vehicles Thursday night. Delaware State Police say just before 9pm a Delaware State Police Tahoe was following a Dover Police Tahoe in the left lane of South Dupont Highway when a Volkswagen driven by 55 year old William Geissel of…
Read MoreCrash in Dover Leave PA Motorcycle Rider Dead
A crash Monday afternoon just after 12:30 left a Pennsylvania man dead. Dover Police say a Nissan SUV collided with a motorcycle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. The 64 year old victim was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus where he later died from his injuries. Police say the SUV, driven…
Read MoreDover Police Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery Early Sunday Morning
Dover Police were called for an attempted robbery just before 1am Sunday in the area of West North Street and Saulsbury Road. They contacted the victims who told police they were approached by a black man wearing a mask and dark clothing – who had a firearm. The suspect demanded the victims turn over property.…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Saturday Arson Fire
A Dover man has been arrested for arson. Dover Police arrested 32 year old Robert Ulrich after a house fire on Schoolhouse Lane Saturday night just after 10. The City of Dover Fire Marshal’s officer along with detectives from Dover Police determined the fire was intentional. Ulrich lived in the home and was responsible for…
Read MoreThree Arrested For Robbery In Village of Westover in Dover
Dover Police have arrested 20 year old John Gregory and two 17 year old black males after a robbery Wednesday night in the area of Village of Westover Apartments. Police were advised that the suspects were in a black Durango that had left the area. Police located the Durango and attempted a traffic stop in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Arrested in Sunday Night Murder
UPDATED – 04/22/24 – Dover Police have identified the 15 year old who was shot and killed on April 14 in the area of South Governors Avenue as Elijah Kellum of Dover. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 04/15/24 – A shooting in the area of South Governors Avenue and West Reed Street in Dover left a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Classes Canceled Monday at DSU after Shooting Sunday Morning
UPDATED – 04/22/24 – Dover Police have identified the victim in Sunday morning’s shooting at Delaware State University as 18 year old Camay DeSilva of Wilmington. DeSilva was not a student at DSU. Police are still working on leads and encourage anyone with information to call them at 302-736-7130 ====================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/21/24 –…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Mexican Restaurant
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at Taqueria El Cabrito, early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 9:52 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the restaurant, after which they learned that at 12:15 a.m., a heavy-set black male wearing a white t-shirt and gray sweatpants, entered the restaurant by causing…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating a Shots Fired Incident in Capital Green
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired Monday afternoon in Capital Green. Around 2 p.m., Dover Police were called to East Water Street and learned that 3 to 4 black men exited a vehicle and began shooting at a parked vehicle that was occupied. The individuals then fled in a white…
Read MoreDover Man Charged for Burglary
Dover Police were called for an alarm at the Valero on North DuPont Highway Sunday night after 11. On arrival officers found a broken front window and learned the suspect took cigarettes, scratch offs and vapes. Police did receive a description of the suspect and located 39 year old Mitchell Harding of Dover in the…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Sunday Morning Shooting
Dover Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting on West Lookerman Street early Sunday morning. Police were called to the area of Irish Mike’s around 1:30am where they found two people who had been shot. Both were transported to Bayhealth Kent Campus, however one of the victims, 25 year old Syncere Friends…
Read MoreShots Fired in Dover Park; Investigation Underway
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired late yesterday on White Oak Road at Dover Park. The investigation began at 4:46 p.m., when Dover Police were called for shots fired in the park. Officers responded and saw several individuals running from the area. Officers found several spent shell casings…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Robbery
Dover Police were called Tuesday morning around 7 for a report of a trespassing incident on West Loockerman Street. Investigation revealed that the victim – a 60 year old man reported that 41 year old David Pryor was trespassing in the area – then Pryor punched the victim in the face and demanded property. The…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested After Attempted Overnight Burglary at Area Business
Dover Police have arrested a 15-year-old for an attempted burglary at First State Vape overnight. At just after 2 a.m., the Dover PD was notified of an alarm at the business. They arrived and saw two individuals running from the business. Officers chased them and caught one but could not find the other. Police say…
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