A 23-year-old Dover resident is facing serious criminal charges after police connected him to two separate robbery incidents at a local apartment complex, including one case that remained unsolved for nearly two years.
Dover Police Department officials announced they have arrested Nashere Edwards in connection with an attempted robbery that took place at Cedar Chase Apartments last month. During their investigation, detectives also determined Edwards was responsible for an earlier armed robbery at the same location in March 2024, where authorities say he brandished a firearm and stole items from a victim.
Edwards was taken into custody on December 9, 2025, without any complications and is currently being held at Sussex Correctional Institution on $147,000 cash bond. He faces a lengthy list of charges including First Degree Robbery, two counts of Attempted First Degree Robbery, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, two counts of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Selling Stolen Property.
The most recent incident occurred on Sunday evening, November 9, 2025, when Dover Police responded to Cedar Chase Apartments on North DuPont Highway at approximately 6:35 p.m. following reports of an attempted robbery. When officers arrived on scene, they spoke with the victims who described their encounter with the suspect.
According to the police investigation, the perpetrator was described as a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall. He was wearing camouflage face covering, a black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans when he approached the victims with a handgun and demanded money. The victims refused to comply with his demands and managed to escape by driving away from the scene.
Police remind the public that Edwards is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone who may have additional information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips through Delaware Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIP-3333 or visiting www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com online, where a cash reward may be available for information that leads to an arrest.
Source: https://doverpolice.org/2025/12/16/dover-man-arrested-for-november-robbery-linked-to-2024-incident/