Dover Officials React to Hateful Graffiti, Suspect Facing Charges

Dover Officials React to Hateful Graffiti, Suspect Facing Charges

Officials are reacting after a suspect was arrested for writing "KKK" throughout the city.

KKK graffiti, Dover police investigate hate crime

A Dover man faces charges after a series of graffiti vandalism incidents, including defacing a predominantly Black house of worship with KKK messaging.

Dover man connected to several "KKK" graffiti incidents on public property

DOVER, Del. – Dover Police have connected six graffiti incidents to 28-year-old Isiah Worthy of Dover. Worthy was arrested on April 13 as part of the initial investigation. Investigators accuse Worthy of making graffiti in reference to the “KKK” on public property around the city, using a permanent marker. Police called the defacement of a sign in front of Holy Trinity Church “the most concerning case” in the investigation. “There is a considera…

Graffiti Vandalism with reference to the “KKK” – Investigative Update

Incident Number:  50-25-13006 Date/Time: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at 10:13 a.m. Location: City of Dover Dover, DE Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us Narrative: The Dover Police Department continues to investigate Isiah Worthy, 28, of Dover, following his initial arrest on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in relation to graffiti vandalism throughout the City of Dover…