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.”
The Dover Police Department has arrested Jaquan Lewis, 25, of Felton, for the South DuPont Highway shooting that occurred last Thursday. Through the investigation, and with the assistance of the Delaware State Police, Lewis was identified as a suspect and warrants were obtained for his arrest. At the time warrants were obtained, Lewis was being held at SCI on charges related to a separate arrest.
Lewis was arraigned while at SCI and committed on $106,100 cash bail on the following charges: -Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony -Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited (2x) -Reckless Endangering First Degree -Criminal Mischief Under $1000
Lewis is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Jaquan Lewis Felton, DE
**ORIGINAL RELEASE**
Incident Number: 50-25-42718
Date/Time: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at 11:16 p.m.
Location: 200 Block of South 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 shooting that damaged a vehicle late Thursday night. The investigation began at 11:16 p.m., when Dover Police Department was notified of a shooting in the 200 block of South DuPont Highway. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 34-year-old male of Dover. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was driving Northbound on South DuPont Highway in the area of Public Safety Boulevard when his vehicle was shot by an unknown suspect. Thankfully, the victim was not injured as a result of this shooting. 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: Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at 7:02 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of South Governors Avenue
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 shooting that left a 27-year-old male and a 66-year-old male, both of Dover, injured Sunday evening. The investigation began at 7:02 p.m., when Dover Police responded to the unit block of South Governors Ave in reference to a shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed the victims were standing in the unit block of South Governors Avenue and were shot by an unknown suspect. Both victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
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: Friday, November 28th, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.
Location: 400 Block of Cowgill 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 shooting that damaged a home late Friday night. The investigation began at 11:58 p.m., when Dover Police received a call for a shooting in the 400 block of Cowgill Street. Officers responded and made contact with the resident. The ensuing investigation revealed that an unknown suspect shot a gun and struck the victim’s residence. The home was occupied when this incident occurred, and thankfully, there were no injuries as a result of this shooting.
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: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at 11:16 p.m.
Location: 200 Block of South 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 shooting that damaged a vehicle late Thursday night. The investigation began at 11:16 p.m., when Dover Police Department was notified of a shooting in the 200 block of South DuPont Highway. Officers responded and made contact with the victim, a 34-year-old male of Dover. The ensuing investigation revealed the victim was driving Northbound on South DuPont Highway in the area of Public Safety Boulevard when his vehicle was shot by an unknown suspect. Thankfully, the victim was not injured as a result of this shooting. 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: Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.
Location: Unit Block of Par Haven Drive
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 shooting that left a 15-year-old male of Dover injured Thursday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:02 p.m. when Officers responded to the unit block of Par Haven Drive for the report of a shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed the 15-year-old male was shot in the upper body while inside of a vehicle on Par Haven Drive. The victim was transported to the hospital by a personal vehicle for treatment. His injury was non-life-threatening. The victim was uncooperative with the Detectives and there are no leads at this time. An occupied apartment was also shot during this incident. Thankfully, no injuries occurred inside this apartment.
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.
