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UPDATE, DETECTIVES MAKE ARREST IN STABBING
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***UPDATED INFORMATION***
DSP News Release: Detectives Make Arrest in Stabbing
Date of Arrest: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Defendant: Starlet Hewlett, 21, Wilmington, DE
Charges:
-Assault 1st Degree -Robbery 1st Degree -Conspiracy 2nd Degree -Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony
Suspect: Ryan M. West, 27, Newark, DE
Charges:
-Robbery 1st Degree -Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Resume: Newark- Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a 21 year old Wilmington woman in connection with the stabbing of a male subject that occurred at the Wawa located on Limestone Road on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
On Thursday, January 20, detectives arrested Starlet Hewlett, 21, without incident at a home located in Delaware City, DE after receiving a tip that she was there. Through their investigation, detectives were able to positively identify Hewlett as one of two suspects who had responded inside of the bathroom of the Wawa store located at 2030 Limestone Road, Marshalton, with the intention of robbing the 27 year old victim. Once inside of the bathroom, a physical altercation began between the victim and Hewlett at which time it is alleged that she stabbed the victim in the back. It was at this point that Ryan West joined in the altercation with the victim. During the altercation the victim’s wallet fell to the ground which was then taken by West. Both West and Hewlett then fled from the bathroom with the victim chasing them. Hewlett and Ryan were able to flee the parking lot in a vehicle however. The victim then responded back into the store where he collapsed to the floor. The victim was then transported to the Christiana Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
Starlet Hewlett was arrested and charged with the above list of crimes. She was arraigned at JP Court 11 and then committed to the Women’s Correctional Institute for lack of $77,000.00 secured bail. Detectives have obtained warrants charging Ryan M. West with one count each of Robbery 1st Degree and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. He is described as a white male, 27 years of age, 5’09” tall, and 186 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Detectives are asking anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Ryan M. West to contact the major crimes unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630. Callers may also submit tips through lines maintained by the Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information can also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
***ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VICTIM IDENTIFIED***
The victim in the stabbing incident at the Wawa Convenience Store located on Limestone Road in Marshalton that occurred yesterday afternoon has been identified as a 27 year old Newark, DE man. The victim is listed as critical but stable condition at the Christiana Hospital.
The investigation into this incident is continuing and detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact detectives at Troop 2 at 302-834-2620.
Released Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 7:05 a.m.
DSP News Release: Detectives Investigate Stabbing
Location: Wawa Convenience Store, 2030 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE
Date of Occurrence: January 18, 2011 at 3:20 p.m.
Victim: Unknown male subject
Suspects:
-White male (no further description at this time) -Black male (no further description at this time)
Resume: Wilmington- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred this afternoon in Pike Creek.
The preliminary investigation has determined that at approximately 3:20 p.m. this afternoon, a male victim entered the Wawa located in the 2000 block of Limestone Road in Wilmington. The victim was in the company of two other male subjects. All three entered the bathroom of the store, however; a short time later, the two male suspects ran from the store with the victim giving chase. The victim then returned to the store, where he collapsed to the floor suffering from an apparent stab wound to the back. The suspects fled in an unknown type of vehicle.
The victim was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
This incident is still under investigation. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Major Crimes at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com. Callers may remain anonymous.
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