Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Youiannaliez Pagan Rodriguez, 21, of Dover, DE. Pagan Rodriguez was last seen in the 1100 block of Janes Road around 3:00 p.m. Sunday. At the time, she was wearing a black jacket with orange and white spots, a mini mouse hat and black leggings. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for her safety. Pagan Rodriguez is described as a Hispanic white female, 5’5″ and 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information on Pagan Rodriguez’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
Location: Bayhealth Kent Campus, 640 South State Street Dover, DE
Officer Releasing Information: Master Corporal Ryan Schmid, Public Information Officer
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Peter Reidy, 74, of Wyoming, DE. Reidy was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus Sunday. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety. Reidy is described as a white male, 5’10” and 180 pounds.
If you have any information on Reidy’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, between 6:38 a.m. and 6:55 a.m.
Location: Grey Fox Grille, 140 South State 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 a burglary that occurred at the Grey Fox Grille, early Wednesday morning. The investigation began on Wednesday, when Dover Police were called to the business for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with the owner. The ensuing investigation revealed that between 6:38 a.m. and 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, an unknown suspect forced entry into the business by damaging the back door and, once inside, removed cash and left.
There are no leads to release 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.
Location: Paras Pizza & Gyro, 283 N 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 is investigating a burglary that occurred at Paras Pizza & Gyro early Wednesday morning. The investigation began at 10:00 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the business for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers found the front glass door was damaged. The ensuing investigation revealed that at approximately 2:34 a.m., an unknown suspect forced entry into the business by damaging the front door, and once inside, removed cash and left.
There are no leads to release 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.
Date/Time: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 6:06 a.m.
Location: Vincenzo’s, 1035 Forrest Ave, 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 burglary that occurred at Vincenzo’s early Saturday morning. The investigation began at 9:14 a.m., when Dover Police were called to the business for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with an employee. The ensuing investigation revealed that at approximately 6:06 a.m., an unknow suspect entered the business through an unsecured door. Once inside, the suspect removed money from the business and left.
There are no leads to release 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.
Date/Time: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 at 7:06 a.m.
Location: Dragon Land Smoke Shop, 1230 Forrest Ave 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 burglary that occurred at Dragon Land Smoke Shop Saturday morning. The investigation began at 7:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to Dragon Land for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officers found the rear door pried open. The ensuing investigation revealed that at 7:06 a.m. Saturday, an unknown suspect pried the rear door open to gain access to the store. Once inside, the suspect removed cash belonging to the business and left.
There are no leads to release 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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Date/Time: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 8:25 p.m.
Location: Dover High School, 1 Dover High 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 a 15-year-old male of Clayton, for gun charges, following an investigation that began Tuesday night. The investigation began at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, when a Capital School District staff member was contacted by an individual who advised that the 15-year-old male student had brought a firearm to Dover High School the day prior. High School Staff and the School Resource Officer immediately began investigating this incident. On Wednesday morning, High School Staff and the School Resource Officer immediately took the 15-year-old in custody without incident when he arrived at school. The 15-year-old was not in possession of a firearm when taken into custody but substantial evidence existed that the original report was indeed accurate. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit assisted with this investigation, and as a result, two handguns associated with the reported incident were recovered from the residence of the 15-year-old.
The 15-year-old was committed to Stevenson House Youth Detention Facility on $36,001 secured bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2x) -Possession of a Deadly Weapon in a Safe School Zone (2x) -Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine -Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (2x)
The 15-year-old male is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Dr. Victoir Cahoon, Superintendent of the Capital School District provided the following statement regarding this incident: “Yesterday’s incident underscores the importance of our long-standing partnership with the Dover Police Department and the impact of our School Resource Officers. We remain firmly committed to the safety of every student in our district and will continue working closely with Dover Police to ensure our schools remain secure learning environments.”
Chief Johnson echoed the words of Dr. Cahoon and provided an additional observation:
“We often hear the words ‘see something, say something’ when we discuss ways to prevent tragedies from occurring. This incident at the school is not the norm, and is certainly concerning to educators and parents, but can also be used as an example of effective prevention/intervention when someone actually says something after seeing something. Police Officers and Professional Educators need everyone’s help with our safety priorities in the community and in the classroom. A very big thank you goes out to everyone who stepped up in a timely fashion to help prevent a potentially harmful outcome.”
