Author: Dover Police Department

Incident Number:  50-24-1353

Date/Time: Thursday, January 11th, 2023 at 12:20 p.m.

Location: The Little Peoples LFCC 2, 118 Roosevelt Avenue, 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 Cameron Christmas, 33, and Jessica Cooper, 29, both of Dover, on drug and firearm charges following a search warrant Thursday afternoon. The Dover Police Department’s Drug’s Vice and Organized Crime Unit was conducting a drug investigation on 118 Roosevelt Avenue Dover, DE. Through this investigation it was determined that this residence was being operated as a daycare, The Little Peoples LFCC 2. Detectives with the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit obtained a search warrant for the daycare and executed it on 1/11/2024 at 12:20 p.m.. Christmas and Cooper were taken into custody without incident. Detectives located 93.1 grams of cocaine, 26.4 grams of crack, 302 bags of heroin, 2 handguns, and $32,262. Christmas and Cooper were transported to Dover Police Department where they were processed and arraigned. 

Four children were in the day care at the time of the search warrant and they were turned over to their guardians.

Christmas was committed to SCI no $93,100 cash bail on the following charges:
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 3 Quantity (2x)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (2x)
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity 
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4x)
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Cooper was committed to BWCI on $49,700 secured bond on the following charges
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 3 Quantity 
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity 
-Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity 
-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity
-Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2x)
-Endangering the Welfare of a Child (4x)
-Conspiracy Second Degree
-Possession of a Controlled Substance
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

**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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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:  50-24-406

Date/Time: Thursday, January 4th, 2023 at 07:11 a.m.

Location: Delaware Technical and Community College, 100 Campus 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 is investigating a carjacking that occurred early Thursday morning. The investigation began when Dover Police Department received a call for a vehicle theft at the 100 Campus Drive at 7:11 a.m.. Officers responded and could not located the victim at this time however she later responded to Dover Police Department.  The ensuing investigation revealed that a white male suspect pushed the victim to the ground as she was getting into a 2012 Gray Kia Sedona bearing Delaware registration XQ468051 in the bus parking lot of Delaware Technical and Community College. The victim sustained minor injuries and the suspect fled in the vehicle.

The suspect is described as a slim white male wearing a black jacket and a white hooded sweatshirt. There are currently no leads at this time. 

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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**UPDATE** The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Ennio Zaragoza. He has been located and is safe.

**Original Release**

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-42959

Date:  Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Location: 200 block of Walker Road, 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 Ennio Zaragoza, 36, of Dover, DE. Zaragoza suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Zaragoza is described as a white male, 5’10”, 200 pounds, black hair, and green eyes. Zaragoza was last seen in the 200 block of Walker Road. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Zaragoza is believed to be operating a maroon Honda Odyssey with an unknown Delaware registration. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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

Incident/Complaint#:  50-23-42959

Date:  Friday, December 29th, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Location: 200 block of Walker Road, 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 Ennio Zaragoza, 36, of Dover, DE. Zaragoza suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Zaragoza is described as a white male, 5’10”, 200 pounds, black hair, and green eyes. Zaragoza was last seen in the 200 block of Walker Road. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Zaragoza is believed to be operating a maroon Honda Odyssey with an unknown Delaware registration. Attempts to contact him have been negative.

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