Barricaded Subject On Holmes Street Surrenders Without Incident

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Dover Police Officers responded and observed Moran inside of the residence. Moran came to the door and pointed a firearm at Officers and ran back into the house, securing the doors. The Dover Police Department’s Special Operations Response Team(SORT) and Crisis Negotiations Team(CNT) were activated as a result of these actions and responded to the scene. In addition to Dover Police SORT and CNT, the Dover Police Department received assistance from Tactical Units of the Delaware State Police, the Kent County Department of Public Safety, and Ambulnz. During this incident, a statewide alert was sent out to land lines and mobile devices requesting the public remain clear of the area. The Dover Police Department appreciates the public’s support and cooperation with this message, as it allowed first responders to safely and effectively resolve this incident.

At 10:58 a.m., Moran surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. All six children were located safe and turned over to a family member. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

A search warrant was obtained and executed on the residence. As a result of the search, Officers located a Ruger 9mm Handgun and a Zigana 9mm Handgun along with 9mm ammunition.

Moran was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned.

He was committed to SCI on $47,000 cash bail on the following charges:
-Aggravated Menacing (2x)
-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
-Felony Resisting Arrest
-Trespassing First Degree
-Capias

Moran is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Michael Moran
Dover, DE

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