State Police Detectives Arrest Dover Man for Shooting

Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Dennis Swain of Dover, Delaware, for a shooting incident that occurred yesterday in Dover.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 7:23 a.m., troopers responded to North Bay Drive in Dover for a report of a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that two construction workers were driving on Kitts Hummock Road when they stopped to assist a man who they thought needed help. While the workers were talking with the man, later identified as Dennis Swain, they began to argue, and Swain threatened to get a gun. The workers left and drove to a construction site on North Bay Drive when they saw Swain approach yelling, with a gun, and then shot at them. The victims were not hurt.

Swain was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $25,000 cash bond.

Dennis Swain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Reckless Endangering (Felony) – 2 counts
  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

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