Category: Dover Police News

Incident #: 50-15-8874  Date/Time:  April 8th, 2015 b/t 12:30AM-1:17AM

Location:  China King, 760 Walker Road, Dover, Delaware

Narrative:
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary of the China King restaurant at 760 Walker Road.  The incident occurred between 12:30AM and 1:17AM when an unknown suspect entered the business by prying open a rear door.  Once inside the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash and rummaged through some items at the front counter, then fled the area.  The suspect is believed to be a male of average height and build, but no further description was available at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7111.  Callers may remain anonymous.  Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at www.tipsubmit.com.

Information Released By:
Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Update:
Francis P. Moore Sr. was successfully located by his son-in-law who reported him being missing.  Moore was found in good health and was being cared for by other family.  At this time, the Dover Police Department has cancelled the Gold Alert issued for Moore.

Incident #: 50-15-8732  Date/Time:  April 6 at 9:00PM

Location:  Currently Being Investigated

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is issuing a Gold Alert for a missing 84-year-old man who suffers from dementia and other medical conditions. Francis P. Moore Sr. was supposed to be picked up at the Modern Maturity Center by his son-in-law between 2:30 and 3:00PM.  It was believed that his son took him to the Modern Maturity Center earlier that day.  During the investigation, police learned that the son may have taken Moore to a residence in the 200 block of North Kirkwood Street, however police have been unable to contact anyone in the residence in person or by phone, therefore officers have not been able to confirm the well-being of Moore.  Moore is described a  black male, 5’3″, 140 lbs, dark skin, gray hair, and was last seen wearing a blue jogging suit with black sneakers and a black jacket.  Anyone with any information should contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.

Incident #: 50-15-8698  Date/Time:  April 6th, 2015 at 1:00PM

Location:  55 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware

Narrative:
The Dover  Police Department Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and the Safe Streets Unit arrested two people in possession of 2.7 pounds of marijuana.  Detectives working a drug investigation contacted Dorothy Cooksey (40) and Calvin Ewing (40) at 55 Loockerman Plaza in Dover and found them in possession of the marijuana.  Both suspects were arrested without incident and charged with the following crimes:
-Possession With Intent to Deliver Marijuana
-Conspiracy 2nd Degree
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Possession of a Tier 1 Quantity of Marijuana

Incident #: 50-15-8732  Date/Time:  April 6 at 9:00PM

Location:  Currently Being Investigated

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department is issuing a Gold Alert for a missing 84-year-old man who suffers from dementia and other medical conditions. Francis P. Moore Sr. was supposed to be picked up at the Modern Maturity Center by his son-in-law between 2:30 and 3:00PM.  It was believed that his son took him to the Modern Maturity Center earlier that day.  During the investigation, police learned that the son may have taken Moore to a residence in the 200 block of North Kirkwood Street, however police have been unable to contact anyone in the residence in person or by phone, therefore officers have not been able to confirm the well-being of Moore.  Moore is described a  black male, 5’3″, 140 lbs, dark skin, gray hair, and was last seen wearing a blue jogging suit with black sneakers and a black jacket.  Anyone with any information should contact the Dover Police Department at 302-736-7111.

Final Update:
At approximately 8:00AM on April 6th, 2015, the Dover Police Department responded to the area of Colony Drive, where a resident located a 2-year-old child named Keegan walking through the area alone.  The unnamed resident took Keegan inside their residence and contacted the Dover Police Department who responded immediately.  Officers contacted the resident and Keegan and were unable to determine the names of Keegan’s parents or his residence and decided to transport him to the Dover Police Department.  While officers worked to identify Keegan’s parents, he spend time in the department family room watching television and playing games with department employees.  The department issued a press release on its website and social media accounts with an image of the child to help identify the family.  Approximately one hour after the incident was reported, the father contacted the Dover Police Department.  Upon further investigation it was learned that the father had worked a night shift at his place of employment and had fallen asleep while his children were still asleep.  Despite securing the doors to the residence, the child woke up and exited the residence without waking his father or the rest of his siblings.  Based on the findings of the investigation, the Dover Police Department will not be filing charges against the father and will therefore not reveal the last name of the child or the parents names.  The Dover Police Department wishes to thank the public and media for sharing the original post so quickly, enabling us to quickly contact the parent and bring a successful resolution to this case.

Update:
The Dover Police Department has located the father of the found child (Keegan) at 9:34AM.  The father and child are expected to reunite shortly.  Officers continue to investigate how this incident occurred and will provide an update later today on http://www.doverpolice.org.  The Dover Police Department wishes to thank the public and media for sharing the original post so quickly, enabling us to quickly contact the parent.

Original Release:

The Dover Police Department responded to the area of Colony Drive, Dover, earlier this morning for reports of a found 2-year-old child.  Officers arrived and contacted an area resident who found the below pictured child, who states his name is Keegan, wondering around the area by himself.  Keegan is safe and secure at the Dover Police Department as officers continue to work to find the child’s parents.  If you have any information on the child’s parents/guardians and/or contact information, please call 302-736-7111.

As warmer temperatures arrive this spring, the City of Dover Police Department will begin to receive a high number calls for excessively loud music/noise coming from vehicles and loud parties.  The department is reminding the public that audible music and bass outside of 50 feet is illegal and can result in fines ranging from $50-$107.  If a person is renting a residence and receives 2 or more noise violations within a 12 month period, they are subject to mandatory eviction as well.  Members of the Community Policing/Quality of Life Unit will proactively enforce these violations, especially in the downtown college, residential, and shopping districts in an effort to educate the public and improve the quality of life for the citizens in those areas.  We ask that while you enjoy the season, be mindful of others on the road and the neighbors surrounding you.

Delaware State Law:

• Title 21, Section 4306 (c) No person operating or occupying a motor vehicle on any street, highway, alley, or parking lot shall operate or permit the operation of any music amplification system, including, but not limited to, any radio, tape player, compact disc player, or any other electrical device used for the amplification of music in or on the motor vehicle so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 50 or more feet from the vehicle. For the purpose of this subsection, “plainly audible” means any sound which clearly can be heard by unaided hearing faculties, however, words or phrases need not be discernible and bass reverberation alone shall be sufficient to so constitute.

Dover City Ordinance:

Sec. 42-2. – Noise.

Update:
The Dover Police Department has located the father of the found child (Keegan) at 9:34AM.  The father and child are expected to reunite shortly.  Officers continue to investigate how this incident occurred and will provide an update later today on http://www.doverpolice.org.  The Dover Police Department wishes to thank the public and media for sharing the original post so quickly, enabling us to quickly contact the parent.

Original Release:

The Dover Police Department responded to the area of Colony Drive, Dover, earlier this morning for reports of a found 2-year-old child.  Officers arrived and contacted an area resident who found the below pictured child, who states his name is Keegan, wondering around the area by himself.  Keegan is safe and secure at the Dover Police Department as officers continue to work to find the child’s parents.  If you have any information on the child’s parents/guardians and/or contact information, please call 302-736-7111.