Two More Charged in Robbery Investigation

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:

• Martine M. Yelverton-29 Dover, De
• Robbery First Degree
• Assault Second Degree 
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Theft under $1,500
• Released after posting $8,000 secured bond

• Jermiah W. Williams-29 Dover, De
• Robbery First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Theft under $1,500
• James T. Vaughn Correctional Center $9,000 secured bond

Resume Update:

Camden-This afternoon Delaware State Police charged Martine M. Yelverton-29 of Dover and identified the fifth suspect involved in the June 11^th robbery/assault. 

Yelverton and Jermiah W. Williams-29 of Dover were both charged with robbery, assault, conspiracy and theft.  Yelverton posted $8,000 secured bond and was released.  Jermiah Williams was arraigned and remanded to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in lieu of $9,000 secured bond. 

Earlier today State Police detectives apprehended Yelverton at her residence and while transporting her to Troop 3 identified Williams, who was walking along Lingo Drive Camden.  Williams was then taken into custody and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3 for processing. 

UPDATED 06/14/11 6:40 PM

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DSP News Release: 3 Charged in Camden Robbery Investigation, 1 Sought, 1 Unidentified

Location: 

• Unit block Lingo Drive Dover, De

DATE and TIME:  

• Saturday June 11, 2011 2:30 am

Victim(s):

• 50 year old Dover man

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:

• Damone C. Wilson-26 Dover, De
• Robbery First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Theft under $1,500
• James T. Vaughn Correctional Center $31,250.00 secured bond

• Tyrell D. Clark-20 Milford, De
• Robbery First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• James T. Vaughn Correctional Center $31,000 secured bond

• Dion Williams-19 Dover, De
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited
• Criminal Impersonation
• Possession of Marijuana
• James T. Vaughn Correctional Center $6,100 cash bond

Fugitive Still At Large Active Warrant:

• Martine M. Yelverton-29 Dover, De
• Robbery First Degree
• Assault Second Degree
• Conspiracy Second Degree
• Theft under $1,500

Unidentified Suspect:

·         Black male, 30-35, 5'09", 120-130 lbs, black hair (NFD)

• Possibly named Jeremiah

 Resume:

 Camden-Delaware State Police have 3 in custody and an active warrant for a fourth still at large, following a robbery/assault early Saturday morning.  State Police are also seeking information on a fifth person believed to have been involved in the incident.  The robbery occurred Saturday June 11^th around 2:30 am on the unit block of Lingo Drive Camden Delaware. 

The robbery occurred when a 50 year old Dover man visited a residence on Lingo Drive.  While at this residence the victim engaged in an argument with fugitive Martine M. Yelverton.  Also at the residence at the time of the robbery were Damone C. Wilson-26 of Dover, Tyrell D. Clark-20 of Milford, Dion Williams-19 of Dover and a fifth individual only known as Jeremiah.  The victim was familiar with everyone named in this case. 

While engaged in the argument the victim was initially struck in the face by Clark.  The victim fell to the ground at which time Yelverton and Wilson began to kick and punch him about his body.  Jeremiah an unknown black male began to rummage through the victim’s shorts as he lay on the ground, and removed an undisclosed amount of United States Currency.

Eventually the victim was able to flee and was assisted by a motorist to his residence where he called 911.  The victim was treated at Kent General Hospital for facial and rib fractures along with several lacerations. 

After an interview with the victim Troopers responded to Lingo Drive where the robbery occurred.  While at the Lingo Drive residence, Troopers contacted Clark, Wilson and Williams who were still at the location of the robbery.   

Clark and Wilson eventually were arrested for robbery, assault and conspiracy.  Dion Williams initially provided Troopers a fictitious name and was charged with criminal impersonation.  Williams was also linked to a nickel plated revolver and small quantity of marijuana located at the scene.  Williams’ additional charges consisted of possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited and possession of marijuana.  Williams was not implicated in the robbery/assault.

Martine Yelverton and Jeremiah both fled the scene prior to police arrival.  State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Yelverton for robbery, assault, conspiracy and theft.   

To offer information regarding this investigation or the whereabouts of Martine Yelverton, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-741-2815.

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  Martine M. Yelverton        Jermiah W. Williams