Pedestrian Stop Leads to Burglary Arrest

DOVER, DE- The Dover Police Department arrested Jose Dominguez-Morales, 41, of Dover, on burglary charges after a pedestrian stop conducted on Tuesday morning.

The arrest followed an investigation initiated when Detectives received information about a burglary at El Nopal that had taken place over the weekend. The Detectives circulated images of the suspect involved in the burglary to both the public and officers within the Dover Police Department.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on August 8, 2023, a patrol officer spotted Dominguez-Morales walking in the 100 block of South New Street. The officer observed that his appearance matched the description of the suspect. Dominguez-Morales was apprehended without resistance, and it was confirmed that he was indeed the individual responsible for the burglary. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Dover Police Department for processing and arraignment.

Dominguez-Morales was released on his own recognizance (OR bond) and is facing charges of Burglary Third Degree and Theft Under $1500.

Erica Schmidt
Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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