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Dover Man Arrested for Reckless Endangering after Firing Weapon at Subjects Released Monday, June 02, 2008 Dover – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Dover Man for Reckless Endangering and weapons offenses after he fired a .45 caliber handgun in the area of two subjects. Troopers responded to the area of Leipsic Rd and Lewis Rd, yesterday at 2:42 pm, after 911 was called reporting Willis C J Hand, 53 of Leipsic Rd, Dover, had fired five shots at two men target shooting in a field across from his home. Investigator learned two men, both 28 yrs of age (one was from Dover and the other from Inwood, WV) had permission to target shoot in a field in the area of Leipsic Rd and Lewis Drive. As they were target shooting, the heard several shots being fired from behind them and they felt they were directed at them. Both victims feared for their life and laid down in the field to avoid being struck by any bullets. As the investigation continued, troopers learned Mr. Hand resided at a home across the road from the field and in the direction that the shots came from. Troopers contacted Mr. Hand who informed investigators that he observed the two subjects shooting and that the noise was disturbing his dog. Mr. Hand stated he yelled for the victims to stop shooting and after they failed to do so, he went inside his residence and retrieved a weapon. Mr. Hand informed investigators he fired five or six shots in the air in the direction of them. Troopers recovered the weapon and five spent .45 caliber shell casings in the grass in his front yard. Due to the incident, Mr. Hand was charged with the following offenses: · Possession of a Deadly Weapon during Commission of Felony (F) · 2 counts of Reckless Endangering First Degree (F) · Five counts of Shooting Near a Roadway (M) He was arraigned and issued a $16,250 secured bond. His bail was posted and he is not incarcerated. He was also issued no contact with the victims.
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