Day: January 9, 2024

**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the gold alert for John Boyles. Boyles has been located and is safe.

Incident/Complaint#:  50-24-944

Date:  Monday, January 8th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Kohl’s, 299 North DuPont Highway, 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 has issued a Gold Alert for John Boyles, 46, of Smyrna, DE. Boyles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Boyles is described as a white male, 5’9″, 180 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes. Boyles was last seen in the area of Kohl’s, 299 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE. At the time, he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and white Jordan sneakers. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

If you have any information on Boyles’ whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.

Incident Number:  50-24-826

Date/Time: Saturday, January 6th, 2023 at 2:26 p.m.

Location: They’re Action Figures, 51 Greentree Drive, 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 has arrested Kevin Johnson, 62, of Dover, following a burglary investigation. The investigation began on Saturday at 2:26 p.m., when Officers were called to They’re Action Figures for the late report of a burglary. The ensuing investigation revealed that on Friday, January 5th, at 11:00 a.m., the suspect entered the business which was unsecured, removed a set of keys that were on the sales counter, and left the store. A photograph of the suspect was provided to Officers in attempt to identify him.

On Monday, January 8th, 2024, Patrol Officers observed Johnson in the 200 block of North DuPont Highway and recognized him to be the suspect from They’re Action Figures. Officers attempted to take him into custody however he resisted arrest. Once he was taken into custody, he was transported to Dover Police Department where he was processed and arraigned. 

Johnson was released on $1,000 unsecured bond on the following charges:
-Burglary Third Degree
-Theft Under $1,500
-Resisting Arrest

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Incident Number:  50-24-826

Date/Time: Sunday, January 7th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Unit Block of Ridgley Street, 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 is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Sunday evening. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for an attempted Robbery in the unit block of Ridgley Street at 6:00 p.m.. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 34-year-old female of Dover. The investigation revealed that the victim was outside of a residence and was approached by a black male wearing all black. The suspect displayed a black handgun and demanded the victim turn over property. The victim did not comply and immediately called 911, at which time the suspect ran westbound. 

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0″, 180 pounds, wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and black pants

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be submitted to law enforcement through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com ; a cash reward is possible for information leading to an arrest.

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