Delaware State Police
News Release

New Castle Man Jailed in Violent Robbery

Released Saturday, February 28, 2009

New Castle – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 44 year old New Castle resident for robbery and related offenses after a vicious robbery occurred at the Super Lodge located at 1213 West Ave., New Castle.

Troopers responded last night at approximately 9:45 pm after 911 was called reporting the robbery. The investigation revealed a black male subject entered the front lobby of the business and walked to the rear where he entered the desk area through an open door.  The suspect walked around to the desk where the clerk on duty was working.

The suspect immediately punched the victim in the face several times and then reached into the cash drawer and removed $170.00. The suspect told the victim not to call police and fled the area. A separate employee witnessed what occurred and video surveillance also captured the incident.

The victim sustained significant injuries and was taken to Christiana Hospital and treated for multiple facial fractures. During the investigation is was discovered that the suspect frequents the area.

At approximately 11:30 pm, a patrol trooper was checking the area and located Robert E Dixon III, in the Bowlerama parking lot.  This subject matched the description of the suspect and he was detained without incident. A subsequent review of the video surveillance confirmed he was the robber.

As such, Dixon was charged with Robbery 1^st degree, Assault 1^st degree, Theft and Criminal Mischief. He was remanded to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institute on $106,000 secured bond. 

Note: the video surveillance is not available

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