elsmere bureau of police 2016 annual report

Elsmere Bureau of Police

2016

Annual Report

Chief Laura M. Giles


2016

Highlighted Events

Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

Organization Chart

2016 Highlighted Events

Calls for Service: By Classification

Call Volume Analysis by Date & Time

Fleet

Training

Grants

Departmental Improvements

Community Affairs

Section 1

Organization

Chart


2016

Organization Chart

Chief of Police

Laura Giles

Lieutenant

Gregg Shelton

Administrative Assistant

Linda Sommermann

Sergeant

Phil Young

“A” Squad

Sergeant

Steve Smith

“B” Squad

“A” Squad

Cpl. John Mitchell, III

Cpl. Andrew Davis

PFC Ben Wingate

Ptlm. Kevin MacDowell

“B” Squad

Sr. Cpl. Scot Sowden

Cpl. Kevin Kerrigan

PFC John P. Giles

PFC Steven West

Section 2

2016

Highlighted

Events

17—Weapons Seized

2-Smith & Wesson 9mm Handguns

1-Hi-Point 9mm Handgun

1-Taurus 9mm Handgun

1-Kel Tec 9 mm Handgun

1-Cobray 9mm Handgun

1-Glock 9mm Handgun

1-Rossi .38 Special Handgun

1-Ruger P95 Handgun

2-Hi-Point .40 cal. Handgun

1-Hi-Point .45 cal. Handgun

1-Taurus 357 Handgun

1-Walter 380 Handgun

1-Remington 870 Shotgun

1-Mossberg Shotgun

1-AK-47 Rifle

Drugs Seized

30 Pounds of Marijuana

5,443 (54.60 grams) Bags of Heroin

25 grams of Crack Cocaine

89 Various Varieties Prescription Pills

Steroids (52 Vials)

Drug Money, Vehicles & Property Seized

$16,433.00 US Currency

2002 Cadillac - Pending

Search Warrants Executed

59 Search Warrants Executed

Naloxone (Narcan) Administered

14 Narcan Injections Administered


2016

Highlighted Events

Date of Occurrence: January 20, 2016

On January 20, 2016, the Elsmere Police Department concluded a drug

investigation. Sgt. Phil Young and Cpl. John Mitchell developed

information that target, Clarence "Boo Boo" Rivera 24 year old from the

1900 Block of Seneca Road in Wilmington, was selling heroin around the

area of his residence. When officers arrived at the residence to execute

the search warrant, Rivera was observed conducting a drug deal in front

of his residence. Rivera was taken into custody after resisting arrest with

officers. Officers located 15 bags of heroin, 13 oxycodone pills, and

$1,173.00 USC on his person. A search of the residence yielded an

additional 75 bags of heroin and 50 rounds of .32 caliber ammunition.

Rivera was charged with Drug Dealing, Felony Possession of Heroin, and

Resisting arrest. Rivera was released on a $10,000.00 unsecured bail.

Date of Occurrence: February 4, 2016

Officers were addressing quality of life issues in the area of Elsmere

Gardens. Officers observed a silver Toyota Camry commit

a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified

as Desean Carney 43 year old male from the 100 Block of Ridge Road in

Linwood Pennsylvania. Officers could smell a strong odor of fresh

marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle. Officers had Carney exit

the vehicle and conducted a pat down. Officers observed a bundle of

heroin (13 bags) fall out of Carney's pant leg. The search of

Carney's vehicle resulted in locating three small bags of packaged

marijuana. Once transported back to headquarters, officers found that

Carney had one sandwich bag tucked in his buttocks area containing 8

bundles of packaged heroin (104 bags) and one sandwich bag containing

2.8 grams of crack cocaine.

Carney was charged with Manufactures, Possesses, Delivers a Controlled

Substance, Possess a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled

Substance, Possession of Marijuana and traffic charges. Carney was

arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #11and received a total of $7,000

secured bond. Carney was unable to post bail and was committed to the

Howard Young Correctional Facility.

Date of Occurrence: February 18, 2016

Elsmere Police responded to the 2100 block of Seneca Road for a report of

an attempted rape. Investigating officers determined that the victim

recently met the defendant whom was later identified as 30 year old

Dawan Harris of the 200 Block of West Main Street, Elkton, Maryland.

The victim stated that they went to her residence where the defendant

attempted to hold the victim down and sexually assault her. The victim

was able to break free and defend herself from the attack by cutting the

defendant in the groin and face. The defendant fled the scene prior to

police arrival but was apprehended a short time later when he sought

medical treatment at Wilmington Hospital.

During the investigation it was determined that Def. Harris is a Tier 2

Sex Offender and had active warrant for Robbery out of Wilmington

Police Departement.

Defendant Harris was charged with Attempted Rape 2nd degree and his

bail was set at $100,000 cash. He also received $5,000 cash bail on his

robbery charge for a total bail of $105,000 cash.

Defendant Harris was transferred to the Christiana Hospital to recover

from his injuries and is in custody of the Department of Corrections.

Date of Occurrence: March 3, 2016

Cpl. Andrew Davis observed a possible wanted subject driving in the area

of Boulevard Road and Dupont Road. After running a registration check

on a motor vehicle the officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was

identified as Mark Fahey (24 year old from the 1500 Block of Montgomery

Rd). Officers learned that Fahey did not have a driver’s license. An

inventory search was conducted and officers located 254 bags of heroin

and approximately $1,500.00 USC.

Fahey was charged with Felony Possession of Heroin and Driving

Without a License. Fahey was issued a $20,000.00 Secured Bail.


After conducting a drug investigation, Sgt. Phil Young and Ptlm. Ben

Wingate learned that heroin was being sold out of a residence in the unit

block of South Street located in New Castle. Ptlm. Wingate was able to

secure a search warrant for residence and it was executed with the

assistance from the New Castle County Police Department’s SWAT unit.

Officers searched the residence and seized 53 bags of heroin, three

firearms, numerous ammunition rounds, and drug paraphernalia. Devon

Stovall (28 year old male from South Street) and his brother James

Stovall (20 year old male from South Street) were both arrested as a

result of the investigation.

Devon Stovall was charged with three counts of Possession of a Firearm

by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person

Prohibited, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Devon Stovall was issued a secured bail of $4,500.00.

James Stovall was charged with three counts of Possession of a Firearm

by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Prescription

Pills, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. James Stovall was issued a

secured bail of $2,200.00.


Elsmere Police officers executed a search warrant in the unit block of

Hazel Avenue in reference to a drug investigation. Robert Johnson (51

year old male from the unit block of Hazel Avenue), was taken into

custody without incident. Officers searched the residence and located

approximately two (2) pounds of high grade marijuana, fifty-two (52) vials

of steroids, fifteen (15) grams of cocaine, small amount of

methamphetamines, and two (2) hand guns.

Officers discovered that Johnson had access to a storage locker close to

the residence. A second search warrant was executed at the storage

locker and resulted in the seizure of an additional twenty-five (25) pounds

of high grade marijuana, the manufacturing equipment needed to

produce steroids, one (1) hand gun, and one (1) shotgun. The street the

value of the drugs is approximately $100,000.00.

Robert Johnson was charged with fifteen (15) counts of Firearms and

Drug related charges. Johnson was committed the Howard Young

Correctional Institution after failing to post the $64,000.00 secured bond.

Date of Occurrence: April 20, 2016

At approximately 11:00 p.m. PFC Giles conducted a motor vehicle stop in

the 1200 block of Maple Avenue for a traffic violation. The driver was

identified as Ignacio Reyes-Hernandez, a 27 year old male from the 800

block of W. Champlain Avenue. During the stop a loaded Kel-Tec 9mm

handgun was located under the driver’s seat, and a loaded Hi-Point .45

caliber handgun was found concealed in the trunk. Upon further

examination both firearms had their serial numbers obliterated.

Ignacio Reyes-Hernandez was charged with two counts of Carrying a

Concealed Deadly Weapon/Firearm, two counts of Possession of a Weapon

with an Obliterated Serial Number and several traffic violations. He was

committed to Howard Young Prison after failing to post $10,000.00 cash

bail.

Date of Occurrence: April 27, 2016 On Wednesday, April 27th, PFC Giles was enroute to Elsmere when he

observed a vehicle driving erratically on Route 141. PFC Giles initiated a

traffic stop and contacted the defendant Baukeif Munyan, a 21 year old

male from the 800 block of W. 34th Street in the City of Wilmington.

During the stop PFC Giles detected the odor of marijuana and had the

defendant exit the vehicle. After searching the vehicle a concealed and

loaded Walther .380 caliber handgun was located along with marijuana.

The defendant is a person prohibited from possessing a firearm and had

an active Family Court (PFA) Protection From Abuse Order.

Baukeif Munyan was charged with the following; Possession of a Firearm

by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Ammunition by a Person

Prohibited, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Possession of

Marijuana and traffic offenses. Munyan was committed to Howard

Young Correctional Facility on $53,000.00 bail.

Departmental Commendations & Officer of the Year 2016

On May 12, 2016, the Department of Public Safety conducted their

annual Departmental Commendation Ceremony prior to the regularly

scheduled council meeting. This year Ptlm. Ben Wingate was

recognized as the Officer of the Year and received a plaque from Chief

Laura Giles photographed below. Ptlm. Wingate started with the

department back in February 2014. In 2015, Ptlm. Wingate seized 1,838

bags of Heroin, $57,000.00 of Drug Money, two (2) firearms, and two (2)

vehicles. Ptlm. Wingate also conducted 893 vehicle stops issuing 976

citations. Ptlm. Wingate also made 145 criminal arrests and authored

30 search warrants. The Elsmere Police Department congratulates and

thanks Ptlm. Wingate for his dedication to the Town of Elsmere.

Date of Occurrence: May 19, 2016

On Thursday, 05/19/2016 at 8:00 pm, PFC. Giles stopped a subject riding

a bicycle in the roadway while using a cell phone in the area of

Dover Avenue. During the stop 19 year old, Davontay Douglas from the

100 block of N. Connell Street, Wilmington, was found to be in possession

of 140 bags of heroin stamped “POWER”, $255.00 of suspected drug

proceeds and marijuana in his possession.

Douglas was charged with Operating a Bicycle While Using a Cell Phone,

Improper Use of Headphones While Operating a Bicycle, Possession of

Marijuana, Possession of Heroin and Possession with the Intent to

Deliver Heroin. He was released on $9,100.00 unsecured bail an ordered

to have no contact with the Town of Elsmere.

Date of Occurrence: May 26, 2016

On May 26, 2016, Ptlm. Wingate observed the operator of a gray Infiniti

using a cell phone while driving on Kirkwood Hwy. After the vehicle was

pulled over, Ptlm. Wingate observed a glass bong sitting in the cup holder

with marijuana in it. A search of the vehicle yielded 7.9 grams of

marijuana and a concealed 9MM Taurus semi automatic hand gun. The

suspect, Shane Gilliam (24 year old from Maryland), was taken into

custody without incident. Gilliam was charged with carrying a concealed

deadly weapon, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited,

possession of marijuana,

possession of drug paraphernalia, using a cell phone while operating a

m/v, failure to have insurance identification, and failure to have

registration in possession. Gilliam was given $3,300.00 unsecured bail

and was released.

Date of Occurrence: June 22, 2016

On Wednesday, 06/22/2016, at approximately 12:30 a.m., PFC. West and

PFC. Giles responded to the 1000 block of Baltimore Avenue in Elsmere

for the report of a shooting. The initial investigation revealed that an

unknown male and an unknown female suspect had fired multiple shots

from a 9mm handgun into a residence occupied by one adult and two

children. New Castle County Police Patrol and EDU units assisted with

securing and processing the crime scene while officers West and Giles

began their investigation.

In less than 24 hours from the initial incident, the officers were able to

identify all parties involved and obtain a possible location of two suspects.

On that same date the officers obtained and executed a search warrant on

a residence in the 100 block of Filbert Avenue. During the search

officers located a loaded Glock 9mm handgun which is believed to be the

weapon used in the crime and 534 bags of heroin.

With this evidence and through their investigation the officers were able

to arrest Amariah Jackson (from the 200 block of W. 4th St. City of

Wilmington) and Kendra LeGrant (from the 100 block of Filbert Ave.

Elsmere) for their involvement in the incident.

Amariah Jackson (pictured w/hair up) was charged with Reckless

Endangering 1st (3 counts), Possession of a Firearm During the

Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited,

Conspiracy 2nd, and Harassment. Jackson received $24,000.00 secured

bail and was committed to Baylor Correctional.

Kendra LeGrant (pictured w/hair down) was charged with Possession of a

Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of Heroin Tier 5 Quantity,

and Possession w/the Intent to Deliver Heroin. LeGrant received

$33,000.00 secured bail and was committed to Baylor Correctional.

Jarren Taylor (pictured w/dreadlocks) turned himself in several weeks

later and was charged with Reckless Endangering 1st (3 counts),

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession

of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Conspiracy 2nd. Taylor received

$80,000 cash bail and was committed to Howard Young Correctional

Institute.

Date of Occurrence: June 30, 2016

On Thursday, June 30, 2016, PFC Giles and Ptlm. MacDowell were

conducting proactive patrol in the Rosemont development in Elsmere.

The officers observed two males; Louis Alvarado (18 year old male from

the 1300 block of Rodman Road) and Franki Lopez (18 year old male from

1200 block of Maple Avenue) who were acting suspiciously behind a

closed business on Old Dupont Road.

The officers attempted to stop both suspects who immediately fled on foot.

PFC Giles apprehended both suspects under the Dupont Road bridge.

PFC MacDowell then conducted a thorough search of the area and located

a loaded Hi-Point .40 caliber handgun that the suspects attempted to

conceal under a rock while fleeing from officers. After further

investigation the officers linked the suspects to a vehicle in the area that

contained a black ski mask and other items related to a firearm. The

firearm’s serial number had been filed off and Franki Lopez was also

found to have marijuana in his possession.

Louis Alvarado was charged with possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited

Person (x3), Possession of a Firearm w/an Obliterated Serial Number,

Criminal Trespassing, and Resisting Arrest. He was committed to

Howard Young Prison for failing to post $29,000.00 cash bail.

Date of Occurrence: July 2, 2016

On July 2, 2016, Ptlm. Kevin MacDowell observed a vehicle speeding on

Kirkwood Hwy. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was

identified as Erik Jacome (26 year old male from 200 Block of Ashun

Avenue, Lincoln University, PA). A search of the vehicle yielded a seizure

of 0.5 grams of cocaine and $4,042.00 of suspected drug proceeds. Jacome

was charged with possession of Cocaine and later released after posting

$501.00 unsecured bail.

Date of Occurrence: August 16, 2016

On August 16, 2016, Cpl. Kevin Kerrigan and PFC Steven West were

dispatched to the 1200 block of Sycamore Avenue for a domestic assault.

While responding to the scene officers learned that the suspect, 29 year

old Marshall Childress of the 1200 block of Sycamore Avenue fled the

residence and was walking on foot in the area. Cpl. Kerrigan observed

Marshall, at which point he fled on foot and was observed reaching into

his pocket. When Marshall was apprehended a sock that contained 95

bags of heroin and 1.9 grams of marijuana was found near him. Marshall

was also in possession of $2,110.000 in US Currency that was seized after

a police K9 alerted on the suspected drug proceeds. Marshall was charged

with Possession of Heroin, Possession of Marijuana, Offensive Touching

and Resisting Arrest. Marshall’s bail was set at

$4,100.00 unsecured and he was committed to

the Howard Young Correctional Facility in lieu

of $430.00 cash bail for several outstanding

capiases.

Date of Occurrence: September 18, 2016

Cpl. Kerrigan stopped a vehicle for speeding violation, while making

contact with 18 year old Domere Robinson from the 1700 block of

Barnaby St, Newark DE. Cpl. Kerrigan noticed a strong odor of burnt

marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle. Domere was removed

from the vehicle and a 9mm pistol was found in his pocket. Upon further

investigation it was discovered the handgun had an obliterated serial

number, and Domere was in possession of a small amount of Marijuana.

Domere was charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon,

Possession of Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a

Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated

or Altered Serial Number, Possession

of Marijuana, Driving without a Valid

License and Speeding in Excess of

Posted Limits. Domere’s bail was set

at $15,000 secured.

Date of Occurrence: October 7, 2016

On October 7, 2016, the Elsmere Police Department with the assistance

of the Wilmington Police SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the

200 block of Linden Avenue and took 29 year old Jason Godwin into

custody. Jason had an outstanding warrant reference to an earlier

dispute where he brandished a firearm. Jason was charged with

Possession of a firearm by person prohibited due to previously being

convicted of a violent felony, carrying concealed deadly weapon a firearm,

aggravated menacing, possession of a firearm during commission of a

felony, unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon and falsely reporting

an incident. Jason was committed to the Howard Young Correctional

Facility for failing to post $54,000 cash bail.

Date of Occurrence: October 29, 2016

On Saturday October 29, 2016, Seasonal Officer’s Vega and Mughirah

stopped three subjects for trespassing on the railroad tracks in the 300

block of New Road. The officers observed that one of the suspects,

Solomon Lee a 20 year old male from the 1600 block of W. 8th St. in the

City of Wilmington, appeared to be carrying a rifle. While attempting to

take Lee in to custody he began to resist causing minor inuires to one

officer. Despite being injured Ofc. Vega was able to deploy his

departmental issued taser. The officers were then able to take all three

suspects into custody without further incident. A search of Lee revealed

that he was in possession of a Mossberg .22 caliber rifle with 10

ammuniton rounds, 16.3 grams of raw heroin, three fixed blade knives,

and an orange mask. The total weight of the raw heroin is equal to over

1,000 bags. A second suspect, Jacarvious Brown, a 19 year old male from

the 1600 block of W. 8th St., was found to be in possession of an illegal

butterfly knife. The third suspect, a juvenile male from Elsmere, who

was already on home confinment, was arrested for trespassing. Juvenile

male (no picture) was arrested for Criminal Tresspass 3rd Degree. He

was committed to the New Castle County Detention Center after

receiving secured bond.

Jacarvious Brown (pictured w/blue background) was arressted for

Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.

He was issued a No Contact Order with the Town of Elsmere and

released on unsecured bond.

Solomon Lee (pictured w/gray background) was arrested for Criminal

Trespass 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest with Force that Causes Injury,

Possession of Heroin in a Tier 5 Quantity, Possession with the Intent to

Deliver Heroin (2 counts), Carrying a Concealed

Deadly Weapon (three counts), and Possession of a Firearm by a Person

Prohibited. He was issued a No Contact Order with the Town of Elsmere

and committed to Howard Young Prison for failing to post $32,000.00

bond.

Date of Occurrence: November 17, 2016

On Thursday, November 17, 2016, Elsmere Police Officers were

approached by a town resident who asked to be escorted to his residence

located in the 2700 block of Eastwood Drive in Elsmere, because of recent

threats made against him as a result of a relationship he was currently

having with a mutual person. Upon arriving at the residence the

Elsmere Police located 44 year old Brian Glass from the 800 Block of

Parkside Blvd Claymont DE in the rear of the residence . Mr. Glass was

dressed in all black and armed with a 9MM handgun, an ASP baton, two

(2) pairs of brass knuckles, five (5) knives, tactical gloves, tactical

flashlights, and binoculars. Mr. Glass was taken into custody without

incident and his vehicle was located nearby. Inside the vehicle, officers

were able to observe an open book bag, which contained rope and what,

appeared to be a black handgun. A search warrant was executed on the

vehicle and located inside was a stun gun, a samurai sword, two (2)

pellet/air soft guns, duct tape, rope, several more flashlights and knives

along with binoculars and more rounds of ammunition.

Mr. Glass was charged with Stalking while in Possession of a Deadly

Weapon, Terroristic Threatening, Loitering (Night Prowling), Criminal

Trespass 3rd, Degree, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a

Felony x 6, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony,

Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon x 6. Mr. Glass was arraigned on his

charges and his bail was set at $79,002 secured. Mr. Glass was turned

over to the Department of Corrections in lieu of bail.

Brian Glass

Items located on Mr. Glass Items located in the vehicle

Section 3

Calls for

Service by

Classification

Calls for Service by Classification

Count of Initial CAD Call Type Elsmere PD

Row Labels Count of Incident Number

911D Cellular 5

911D Hangup Call 8

911D Land Line 20

911D Open Line 5

Abandoned Vehicle 11

Abuse/Neglect 14

Abuse/Neglect - In Progress 4

Accident Departmental 1

Accident Fatal 1

Accident PD 144

Accident PD H/R 48

Accident PI 58

Accident PI H/R 1

Accident Unknown 16

Added Information 22

Alarm Burglary 255

Alarm Holdup/Panic 33

Alarm Vehicle 6

Animal 21

Animal w/Danger 14

Assault 15

Assault - In Progress 12

Assault - Just Occurred 14

Assault w/Weapon - Just Occ'd 4

Assist Fire/EMS 115

Assist Other Agency 122

Barking Dog 4

Bomb Threat 2

Booking 56

Breech of Release 2

Burglary 60

Burglary - In Progress 43

Burglary - Just Occ'd 10

Capias 4

Carjacking 2

Check on the Welfare 124

Civil Matter 15

Community Policing 1

CPR in Progress 21

Criminal mischief 49

Criminal Mischief - In Progress 8

Criminal Mischief - Just Occ'd 8

Custody dispute 14

Cutting/Stabbing - Just Occ'd 4

Death Investigation 26

Death Notification 2

Disabled vehicle 40

Disorderly group 45

Disorderly person 150

Dog Bite 1

Domestic 45

Domestic - In Progress 395

Domestic - Just Occ'd 82

Domestic Verbal 2

Domestic w/Weapons 3

Domestic w/Weapons - In Progress 23

Drug Violation 64

Drunk/Intoxication 15

DUI 1

Fight - In Progress 32

Fight - Just Occ'd 5

Fight w/Weapons - In Progress 5

Fight w/Weapons - Just Occ'd 2

Fire 5

Fireworks 7

Follow Up 234

Found person 4

Fraud 23

Fugitive 36

Gun Violation 13

Harassment 23

Harassment - In Progress 5

Harassment - Just Occ'd 5

Homicide 1

Indecent Exposure 4

Injured Person 3

Liquor Violation 3

Locked in Vehicle 1

Lost/stolen tag 1

Loud Music/Party 77

Loud Noise 3

Medical - Psychiatric 1

Medical - Sick Person 2

Megans Law 5

Menacing 1

Mental patient 16

Mental Patient Transport 5

Mental Patient Violent 21

Miscellaneous Invest 92

Missing Person 29

Missing Person Special 11

Noise Complaint 23

Offensive Touching 9

Officer in Trouble 1

Open door or window 11

Overdose 8

Overdose - In Progress 41

Parking Violation 59

Pay Job/Special Duty 25

Pedstrian Stop 149

Person Screaming 5

Person with Gun 8

Person with Weapon 5

PFA Service 20

Prevent Breech of Peace 61

Property check 99

Property found 29

Public Relations/Assist 84

Pursuit 2

Rape 4

Rape - In Progress 1

Rape - Just Occ'd 3

Relay/Transport 42

Rescue 1

Resisting Arrest 14

Return of Missing Person 2

Robbery 1

Robbery - In Progress 1

Robbery - Just Occ'd 7

Robbery w/Weapons - In Progress 7

Robbery w/Weapons - Just Occ'd 13

Sexual Offenses 3

Shooting 1

Shooting - In Progress 3

Shooting - Just Occ'd 5

Shoplifting 9

Shots fired 6

Strange Phone Call 4

Structure Fire 2

Suicidal Person 11

Suicidal Person - In Progress 53

Suicidal Person w/Weapon-In Prog 6

Suicidal Person w/Weapons 2

Surveilance 25

Suspicious noise 3

Suspicious package 3

Suspicious person 200

Suspicious vehicle 110

TAC 55

Terror. Threatening-In Progress 8

Terror. Threatening-Just Occ'd 18

Terroristic Threatening 8

Terroristic Threatening by Phone 22

Terroristic Threatening Weapons 12

Theft 101

Theft - In Progress 15

Theft - Just Occ'd 22

Theft from Vehicle 88

Traffic service 26

Traffic Violation 45

Trespass 7

Trespass - In Progress 25

Trespass - Just Occ'd 3

Turfing - In Progress 1

Unauthorized Use 16

Unknown 38

Vehicle Fire 2

Vehicle Recovered 17

Vehicle Stolen 32

Vehicle Stop 1299

Violation of No Contact Order 6

Violation of PFA 11

Warrant Attempt 35

Grand Total 6059

Section 4

Call Volume

Analysis By

Date & Time

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Section 5

Fleet (2016)

35-1 2012 Dodge Charger

44,432 miles

Camshafts, roller rockers and lifters were replaced, also the

dealership reflashed the internal PCM. (Under warranty)

Oil filter gasket replaced (Under Warranty)

Lower intake manifold and gaskets replaced

All tires were replaced and alignment completed

Front and rear brakes and rotors were replaced

Both lower control arms were replaced

Front control arm on driver’s side replaced

Vehicle shifter was replaced as a result of a stripped screw

Regular oil, lube and filter maintenance throughout year

35-2 2013 Ford Interceptor

34,234 Miles

Passenger side CV joint replaced (Under Warranty)

Smart Junction box and the fuel pump control module

replaced

Passenger side headlight replaced twice

Battery was replaced

Front tires were replaced


35-3 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe

20,295 miles


35-4 2013 Ford Interceptor

39,904 miles

Front tires replaced

Rear brakes and rotors replaced


35-5 2011 Ford Crown Victoria

61,971 miles

New front brakes and rotors

New front and rear tires

Driver’s side upper control arm bushing replaced

Blower motor replaced


36-6 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

70,976 miles

New front and rear tires

Rear brakes and rotors replaced

Passenger side headlight replaced



Transmission need to be replaced, vehicle was sold at auction


Vehicle was sold at auction

Section 6

Training

2016 Training

ALERRT Training

Below 100 Training

Delaware Police Chief’s Conference

Delaware State Police Homicide Conference

Drug Investigators Course

FBI-LEEDA Training (Media & Public Relations)

Hometown Security Seminar

IACP Project Safe Neighborhoods Characteristics

ICS 300 & 400 Training

Interdiction & Conducting Complete Traffic Stops

LE Training Conference on DV & Sexual Assault

LGBT Seminar

Municipal Clerks Training Program

Narcan Training

TASER Re-Certification Training

Terrorist Weapon & Tactics Training

2016 Training Hours

Chief Laura Giles 44 Hrs

Lt. Gregg Shelton 52 Hrs

Sgt. Stephen Smith 48 Hrs

Sgt. Phil Young 20 Hrs

Sr. Cpl. Scot Sowden 40

Hrs Cpl. Kevin Kerrigan 32

Hrs Cpl. John Mitchell, III 28

Hrs

Cpl. Andrew Davis 26 Hrs

PFC John Giles 52 Hrs

PFC Steven West 56 Hrs

PFC Ben Wingate 105 Hrs

Ptlm. Kevin MacDowell 48 Hrs

Linda Sommermann 80 Hrs

Council On Police Training (COPT) requires all sworn law

enforcement officers to have a minimum of 16 hours of

training each year. EPD Officers received an average of 46

hours of training.

Section 7

Grants

2016 Yearly Report—Grants

Total Grant Funding Received

$57,491.44

SALLE—$5,193.29

Community Services & Training

EDIE—$4,123.15

Drug Related Overtime Enforcement & Prevention

Combat Violent Crimes—$25,080.00

Replacement of three portable radios & overtime

Office of Highway Safety—$16,795.00

DUI Patrols

Speed Patrols

Click It or Ticket

Distracted Driving

Pedestrian Safety Enforcement

New LIDAR Speed Enforcement Equipment

Byrne—$6,300.00

Eight Dell Patrol Room Computers

Section 8

Departmental

Improvements

Departmental Improvements

Purchased Policy Management Software to Update

Departmental Policies and Procedures

Purchased 2 New SUV Patrol Vehicles

4 Portable Radios

New Mobile Radio

8 Dell Patrol Computers

Section 9

Community

Affairs

Community Affairs

Special Olympics:

February 11th

March 8th

May 3rd

June 10 & 11th

August 7th

December 7th

Easter Egg Hunt – March 19th

Brandywine Counseling Health Fair – April 2nd

Child Safety Seat Check Point – April 2nd

New Castle County Citizen Academy – April 5th

Town Wide Clean-Up – April 23rd

Law Enforcement Memorial Run – May 12th

Bike Rodeo – May 21st

Corpus Christi Carnival – June 13th to 18th

Hometown Hero Dedication – July 2nd

Independence Day Celebration – July 2nd

Delaware City Day – July 17th

Movies in the Park –August 19th

Special Olympics Appreciation Event for LE – August 25th

Community Garden Event – August 26th

EPD Needy Family Crab Feast – September 24th

All Saints School 1st Responders Breakfast – October 14th

Halloween Spooktacular – October 28th

Blue Light Vigil – December 4th

Veterans Day Celebration – December 12th

Baltz School Family Night – December 30th

Tree Lighting Celebration – December 9th

Town Holiday Parade – December 11th

Funeral Escorts

elsmere bureau of police 2016 annual report

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