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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle 10-27-14

Incident #: 50-14-28955  Date/Time:  Sunday, October 26th, 2014 at 7:05PM

Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department responded to a an accident involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Sunday evening in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and South DuPont Highway in Dover.  A 37-year-old female was crossing Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd n/b and began to walk e/b on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd towards oncoming traffic for unknown reasons.  A vehicle swerved to miss the woman, but a second vehicle struck the woman.  The vehicle was a blue Chevrolet Impala.  The woman was admitted to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where she is currently in critical condition.  Dover Police is in the process of contacting the woman’s next of kin, and will not release her name at the present time.  The operator of the vehicle waited for police arrival and is not facing any charges.

Officer releasing this information:
Cpl. Mark Hoffman
Public Information Officer

Burglary at “Once Again Used Furniture” 10-27-14

Incident #: 50-14-28940  Date/Time:  Between October 25th-26th, 2014

Location: Once Again Used Furniture, 1027 North State Street, Dover, DE

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Once Again Used Furniture store located at 1027 North State StreetBetween 6:30PMon Saturday October 25th and 2:40PM on Sunday, October 26th, an unknown suspect entered the business by damaging a window.  Once inside, the suspect forced open a display case and removed a bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, fleeing with same.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or  call the Delaware Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-Tip-3333 or go online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Officer releasing this information:
Cpl. Mark Hoffman
Public Information Officer

 

 

Dover Police Investigate Late-Night Armed Robbery 10-27-14

Incident #: 50-14-28977  Date/Time:  October 27, 2014 at approximately 12:45AM

Location: North State Street/Delaware Avenue

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a late-night armed robbery of a 30-year-old male.  The incident occurred as the male victim was walking on North State Street in the area of Delaware Avenue.  The victim advised that two male suspects approached him and displayed black handguns, demanding his property.  The suspects took the victims cellphone, wallet, and an undisclosed amount of cash and fled Northbound on foot, towards Mary Street.  The suspects were described as being black males, both wearing red hooded sweatshirts.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111 or  call the Delaware Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-Tip-3333 or go online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Officer releasing this information:
Cpl. Mark Hoffman
Public Information Officer

Halloween Safety Tips and Sex Offender Laws For Halloween Activities 10-27-14

With the upcoming Halloween events around the City of Dover, the Dover Police Department would like to remind parents, children, and motorists to remain alert and keep safety a top priority during this Halloween season.  While we will have extra officers on the streets and in our neighborhoods on Halloween Night, it is important to take note of the safety tips we have provided below.

Trick or Treat Date/Times:

  • Friday, October 31st 6:00PM-8:00PM

Motorist Safety Tips:

  • Motorists are asked to drive with an abundance of caution and travel at a reduced speed in residential areas.
  • Many children and adults will be walking through residential areas and depending on the availability of sidewalks, may be near or on the roadway.
  • Be aware of children inadvertently darting across the street in the path of vehicles.

Trick or Treating Safety Tips:

  • Children should NEVER go Trick or Treating alone.  They should be with a parent/guardian, or a group of friends at all times.
  • Stay off of main roadways.
  • Costumes should fit properly, with no loose/hanging items.
  • Consider face paint instead of masks as they can obstruct a child’s vision.
  • Trick or Treaters should carry a flashlight at all times.
  • Utilize glow sticks and/or reflective tape/material attached to costumes and bags for added visibility.
  • Before crossing the street, always look in both directions twice to make sure no vehicles are coming.
  • Inspect all candy to ensure it is not tampered with, prior to consuming it.

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Sex Offender Ordinance for Halloween Festivities:

The Dover Police Department Sex Offender Enforcement Unit would like to remind all offenders living within the City of Dover of the ordinance in regards to Halloween/Holiday festivities.  The Dover Police Department will have extra officers on duty to ensure that offenders comply with the new ordinance, and be on the lookout for suspicious/unsafe activity. If there are any questions or concerns, or you would like to report a non-compliant offender, please notify the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.

70-7  Registered Sex Offenders

e)  Prohibited activities for sexual offenders.

(1)  It is unlawful for any sexual offender to participate in a holiday event or practice involving children under 18 years of age, such as distributing candy or other items to children on Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, or any other holiday or event. Participation is to be defined as attendance at, or taking part of, or cooperation with an event.

(2)  It is unlawful for any sexual offender to wear costumes for the primary purpose of entertaining, attracting, or encouraging interaction with children.

(3)Any person designated a sexual offender shall be required on October thirty-first of each year or any other day upon which Halloween is celebrated to:

a.  Avoid all Halloween related contact with children;

b.  Post a sign at his/her residence stating, “No candy or treats at this residence.” Such signs shall be in letters at least two inches high and shall be legible from the street or road adjacent to the residence;

c.  Except for lighting provided on a year round basis by a sexual offender or the owner or manager of a multi-family residential unit for the purpose of security or walkway or hallway illumination, all outside residential lighting shall be off during the evening hours after 5:00 p.m., and no exterior holiday decorations shall be exhibited on the sexual offender’s residence or on the property upon which the residence is located.

(4)  Holiday events or practices in which the sexual offender is the parent or guardian of the child or children involved, and where no non-familial children are present, are exempt from this section.