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.
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.
