Recent Crimes

Updated 01/14/2010

Thefts from MVs in the Adelle/Sylvan/Dunns Bridge Areas
01/13/2010 - Dover Police Department received a report of a male subject going through cars. A suspect was contacted. If you had items stolen from a vehicle during the evening of Wednesday, January 13th, please contact Officer Yerardi at the Dover Police Department by calling 742-4646. (Case# 10000817)

Thefts from Motor Vehicles since 12/01/2009 (take special note of Wednesday, December 23rd)
12/28/2009 to 12/29/2009 - Floral Avenue - Ipod touch stolen

12/28/2009 - Park Street - LL Bean back pack and clothing contained within were stolen
12/26/2009 to 12/27/2009 - First Street - brown and white giraffe print purse and Sandisk MP3 player stolen
12/23/2009 to 12/24/2009 - Washington Street - extra vehicle key and miscellaneous items stolen
12/23/2009 to 12/24/2009 - Allan Street - Escort radar detector stolen
12/23/2009 - Fieldstone Drive - Valentine1 radar detector stolen
12/23/2009 - Fieldstone Drive - TomTom GPS unit stolen
12/23/2009 - Fieldstone Drive - wallet stolen from vehicle plus nativity scene and flood light vandalized (see below)

12/14/2009 to 12/15/2009 - Farmington Drive - H&K pistol, holster, ammunition, radar detector and flashlight stolen
12/12/2009 - Atkinson Street - prescription medication stolen
12/12/2009 - Atkinson Street - $42 cash in small bills stolen
12/11/2009 - 300 block of Central Avenue - wallet with $300+ stolen
12/07/2009 to 12/08/2009 - First Street - Apple Ipod Touch, Garmin GPS and 48 CDs were stolen
12/07/2009 - Chestnut St - Apple Ipod stolen
12/04/2009 - Hartswood Road - Apple Ipod and Garmin GPS unit stolen

Hit and Run
12/27/2009 at approximately 2:00 p.m. - small black or blue vehicle with a spoiler ran into a fence on Crown Point Drive. (Case# 9024663)

Hit and Run Sometime during 12/26/2009 to 12/27/2009 - A green Volvo was hit while parked near the intersection of Central Avenue and Kirkland Street. The suspect vehicle left behind red paint. (Case# 9024655)

Suspicious Activity
12/26/2009 at approximately 7:30 a.m. - a green Dodge Ram van was seen driving along Susannas Crossing. Two males were seen going through recycling bins and mailboxes. (Case# 9024595)

Criminal Mischief
Folsom Street - 12/25/2009 between 12:30 a.m. and 11:16 a.m. - a truck tire valued at $125 was slashed. (Case# 9024564)

Attempted Fraud via "Craigslist"
12/22/2009...A Dover citizen reported receiving a suspicious looking check from a potential buyer of a car listed on Craigslist.com. The investigating officer was able to determine the check was fraudulent by contacting the bank. (Case# 9024411)

Hit and Run
Intersection of Central Avenue & Merry Street (near Hannaford) - 12/21/2009 at 2:20 p.m. - a gray Toyota Corolla caused a three car collision and then left the scene. On investigation it was determined that the suspect vehicle was either illegally displaying a previous owner's license plate or the victim was mistaken. The driver was a white male approximately 30 years old. (Case# 9024368)

Suspicious Activity and Criminal Mischief (These Dec 23rd incidents are possibly linked to Theft from MV reports on same date)
12/23/2009 - A concerned citizen reported that several teens had purchased large quantities of eggs on multiple occasions. The teens were heard admitting the eggs were for throwing. The reporting person believed the subjects drove a silver or gray Mercury Mountaineer or similar vehicle. (Case# 9024503)

12/23/2009 - nativity scene at a Fieldstone Drive residence is damaged and floodlight broken - a vehicle at the same address had a wallet stolen from a vehicle

UPDATE - several suspects have been identified. DoverNHCrimeLine.org is looking for any information regarding property damaged by eggs, other criminal mischief and/or items stolen from vehicles during the evening of December 23rd. Also see Theft from Motor Vehicles listed above in blue!

Hit and Run
Post Office on Washington Street - 12/21/2009 approximately 10:30 a.m. - a vehicle sustained damage while parked in the Post Office lot. An unknown witness commented to the vehicle owner "someone's car just got hit". The suspect vehicle left black paint transfer. (Case# 9024353)

Burglary
12/17/2009 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - an Adelle Drive resident reported a burglary where the following items were stolen:
Bank of America checks
Xbox360
Apple Ipod
Timex Watch
"Dragon Age Origines" Xbox game
"Tomb Raider" Xbox game
"UFC Undisputed" Xbox game
"Modern Warfare 2" Xbox game
"Call of Duty" Xbox game
"Oblivion" Xbox game

(Case# 9024118)

Below are Older Cases Still in Need of Information

Theft of Tools
Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on November 4th and 9:00 a.m. on November 9th, a person(s) stole several items from a multi-unit residence on Summer Street. The items included two circular saws, a drill, and an air compressor. (Case# 9021794)

Theft from Construction Site
Sometime between 1:30 p.m. on Sunday October 25th and 7:00 a.m. on Monday October 26th, the following items were stolen from a construction site in downtown Dover:

Dewalt Cordless XRP 18V Drill with charger and three 18V batteries--$300.00
Dewalt Cordless Sawzall 18V--$200.00
Dewalt Cordless Sawzall with 2 lithium batteries--$250.00
Partner Pipe Saw--$1000.00
Husqvuarna Pipe Saw--$1000.00
Unknown Make Pipe Saw--$1000.00
Unknown Make Sand Blaster color red--$200.00
Honda Pressure Washer color red--$3500.00

(Case# 9020860)

Theft from St.Joseph's Church
A Casio PX-310 keyboard valued $620 was taken from the alter of the church. (Case# 9019787)

Theft from Jewelry Store
Sometime between noon and 2:00 p.m. on October 1st, a "hand hammered" gold bracelet worth $1,900 was stolen from a display case at a downtown jewelry store. (Case# 9019168)

Armed Robbery at the Dover U-Haul on Thursday February 26th around 7:55 PM
A masked man wearing a hooded green sweatshirt with white lettering and blue jeans approached an employee closing the store and demanded money. The suspect was described as 5’9-5’10, with a bandana covering his face. The suspect was armed with a gun, possibly a revolver, took an undisclosed amount of money and left the area on foot toward Hough Street. (cc 9003500)

Criminal Mischief - Multiple Incidents of BB/Pellet Gun Damage
Between 09/10 and 09/11 - Commercial property window shot out on Dover Point Road.
09/10 at approximately 10:53 pm - Vehicle window shot out on Belknap Street - victim believes the suspect(s) were in a white or lighter color vehicle similar to a Nissan Maxima.
Between 09/04 and 09/05 - Window shot out on a vehicle parked on West Concord Street.
Between 09/03 and 09/04 - Vehicle damaged on Chesley Street.
Between 09/01 and 09/08 - Residential window shot out on Pearl Street.
Sometime between 8:30pm and 10:50 pm on 08/31 - 2 vehicles had windows shot out.
Between 08/29 and 08/30 - Window shot out on a vehicle parked on Sixth Street.
Between 08/21 and 08/23 - Window shot out on a vehicle parked on Hampshire Circle.
Between 08/20 and 08/21 - Residential window shot out on Horne Street.
Between 08/14 and 08/16 - Vehicle window shot out on Stark Avenue.
Between 08/08 and 08/09 - Multiple vehicles damaged on Lexington Street.

Robbery at Longhill Shell
On Sunday July 19th at 2:32 a.m., a suspect described as a white female, 40’s – 50’s, black stretch pants, light gray sweatshirt, yellow hat, latex gloves and a surgical/dust mask robbed the Longhill Shell at the corner of Longhill Rd and Route 108 (New Rochester Rd). The suspect was believed to be operating a black or dark colored vehicle. (Case# 9013521)

In addition to information on these crimes, Dover CrimeLine would be interested in hearing from anybody with information regarding the illegal use or sale of drugs.

Dover CrimeLine is always interested in hearing from anybody who has information
regarding the illegal sale or distribution of alcohol to minors.

We encourage anybody with information, no matter how small the detail, to call Dover Crimeline at 749-6000 or submit an E-Tip. All tipsters remain anonymous and are identified only by their anonymous identity. Up to $1,000 will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s).

 

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Wanted Persons

Updated 01/21/2010

By listing these wanted individuals, Dover CrimeLine is not recommending any attempt to apprehend or otherwise detain a wanted person when having an in-progress sighting.

For in-progress sightings please notify local authorities or call 911.

If you have information that can lead to an arrest, please contact CrimeLine at 749-6000 or submit a tip.

 

Royer, Marc - "No Trespass Letter" to be Served

Caruso, Christopher - Wanted for Criminal Mischief

Mills, John - Wanted for Operating After Suspension

Settles Jr., Jim Marshall - Wanted for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

Webber, Maclean - Wanted for Abandoning a Motor Vehicle

Selig, Matthew - Wanted for Bail Jumping

Baez, Marcus - Wanted for Criminal Mischief

Robbins, Peter L. - Stalking Order to be Served

Siksay, Arthur E. - Wanted for Stalking

 

To learn more about other wanted persons, please go to the Resources tab.

 

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AWARDS

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From October 1st, 1991 to present there have been 824 CrimeLine cases contributing to more than 180 arrests.

The total amount of money authorized to present:
$26,200!

 

Dover CrimeLine makes no attempt to gather personal information about you.

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Stats last updated 03/17/2009

Resources

Below you will find addresses of informative sites. Dover CrimeLine does not utilize hyperlinks as we cannot guarantee personal data collection policies of any other web sites. Copy and paste the HTTP address to your browser if you choose to continue to any of these sites.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY for CITIZENS to RECEIVE POLICE TRAINING

The Dover Police Association is pleased to announce

the City’s first Citizen Police Academy beginning April 6th, 2010.


The free nine week program will feature informative instruction on topics such as Crime Scene Investigation, Domestic Violence, Accident Investigation, Community Policing, Defensive Tactics, and Firearms. Class size will be limited and participants must be at least 18 years of age. Most instructional classes will meet on Tuesday nights from 6-9 pm in the McConnell Center Cafeteria located at 61 Locust Street in Dover. There will be off site classes and participants will be able to ride in police cruisers with officers.

To learn more and/or apply click here! (requires a PDF reader)

 

 

Local Web Links

Dover Coalition for Youth: http://www.doveryouth.com/

Dover Police Charities: http://www.doveryouth.com/DPC/index2.shtml

Dover Police Department: http://www.ci.dover.nh.us/police/default.htm

Dover Youth-2-Youth: http://www.doveryouth.com/index2.shtml

Fosters Daily Democrat (police logs, etc.): http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=FOSCOMMUNITY07

 

State of New Hampshire Links

NH Registered Sex Offenders Search Page: http://www.egov.nh.gov/nsor/

 

National Links

Amber Alert: http://www.codeamber.org/alerts.html

Center for Missing and Exploited Children: http://www.missingkids.com/

Federal Bureau of Investigation (main page): http://www.fbi.gov/

FBI Most Wanted: http://www.fbi.gov/wanted.htm

Homeland Security: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

 

International Links

Interpol: http://www.interpol.int/

 

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The Mission of Dover CrimeLine

Dover CrimeLine works with the Dover Police Department toward enhanced public safety and crime reduction for the citizens of the Dover, New Hampshire. We strive to assist law enforcement agencies with information sharing on crimes and illegal activities within our community.  As a primary role, Dover CrimeLine works toward motivating citizens to increase vigilance and, whenever possible, to provide information on crimes and illegal activities by offering financial rewards for important information while maintaining privacy and anonymity for our citizen participants.   Annually, we work on various fund raising projects to include Dover Police Charities.

Established in 1991, Dover CrimeLine provides awards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of individuals responsible for drug offenses and other crimes. Since its inception, Dover CrimeLine information has helped to recover property with a cumulative value or more than $18,000 and illegal drugs valued at more than $65,000. Thousands of dollars have been awarded to individuals supplying the information.

Dover CrimeLine is a separate and distinctly different organization that works with the Dover Police Department in a mutually cooperative partnership for crime prevention and community service. Dover CrimeLine has complete authority over this website and directs its operation. Voluntary board members of Dover CrimeLine hold regular meetings to review cases, decide on awards, seek out ways to promote Dover CrimeLine, and to conduct other regular business.

Dover CrimeLine Board

Jack Bernier - Dover Police Department, retired
Sandy Bickford - Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, retired
Rick Callaghan - Dover City Council
Judi Creteau - Tasker Funeral Home
Lisa Wainwright Davis - Voyager Insurance Services
Joy Dunphy - Dover Days Inn
Brian Fischer - www.earcraftmusic.com
Thom Hindle - Thom Hindle Studio/Gallery
Chuck Mancuso - www.comcast.com
Barbara Martin - Dover CrimeLine Board
Phil Rinaldi - Dover Secretarial Services
Doug Surina - The HUB Family Resource Center
Christopher Valley - Christopher.Valley@LibertyMutual.com
Scott Wellington - Scott.Wellington@LibertyMutual.com

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