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Delaware Robbery Suspect Apprehended by Federalsburg Police Released-Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Federalsburg Md.-On Monday evening at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Federalsburg Police Department apprehended a Maryland man wanted by Delaware State Troopers for First Degree Robbery. Elvis J. Batson, 30, of the 27900 block of Hickory Hill Road, Federalsburg, Md. was taken into custody in the area of East Central Ave. after a police officer recognized him as a wanted person from Delaware. Batson is being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bail pending extradition to Delaware. The Delaware State Police would like to thank the Federalsburg Police Department, members of the media and citizens who helped with this case.
Elvis J. Batson Delaware State Police News Release Corporal/3 John W. Barnett, Jr. Public Information Office mailto:john.barnett@state.de.us 302.542.5150 Maryland Man Sought by Police in Connection with Armed Robbery Released-Monday, January 21, 2008 Seaford-Delaware State Police criminal investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for a Federalsburg Maryland man wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at approximately 3:00 a.m. Elvis J. Batson, 30, of Federalsburg, Maryland is being sought by troopers for allegedly robbing two Salisbury Maryland women. During their investigation troopers learned Batson followed the women after they left the Midway Slots & Simulcast in Harrington. Batson allegedly robbed the women at gunpoint along US 13 north of Seaford. Elvis J. Batson is described as a black male, 5’11” tall, 225 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Batson’s last known address was along the 27900 block of Hickory Hill Road, Federalsburg, Md. Batson should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Elvis J. Batson is urged to contact Troop 4 (302) 856-5850 attention: Detective Rex Mears or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstip.htm State Troopers Investigate Kent County Robberies Released-Monday, January 21, 2008 Dover-On Sunday, January 13, 2008 state police detectives were contacted in reference to a late reported armed robbery. The victims in this case, a Maryland couple, responded to Troop 3 a week after the alleged incident occurred. The victims told investigators they left the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino on January 6 at approximately 2:00 a.m. As they left the parking lot, they noticed a vehicle leaving from the same parking lot behind them. As the couple proceeded to drive toward Maryland, the suspect vehicle continued behind them and they eventually pulled over into a driveway off of Dover-Kenton Road. The two victims told police they hoped the suspect vehicle would pass. Instead of passing the suspect pulled behind their vehicle and stopped. According to the victims, the suspect described as a black male, exited the suspect vehicle, approached them, and proceeded to rob them at gunpoint. This investigation is ongoing. Harrington-Criminal investigators at Troop 3 are currently investigation a strong-armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Midway Slots and Simulcast on Saturday, January 19, 2008. Troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:00 a.m. Upon arrival investigators contacted a 61-year-old Harrington woman who had been punched in the face and robbed. The victim suffered a bruise to her face could provide no suspect information. No weapon was displayed during this incident. These investigations are ongoing and investigators are following several leads. State Police detectives believe aforementioned incidents may be related and ask anyone with information to contact Troop 3 (302) 697-4456 attention: Detective Andrew Goode or Troop 4 (302) 856-5850 attention: Detective Rex Mears or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstip.htm Law enforcement is asking for the publics’ continued support in cases such as these. The Delaware State Police would like to remind citizens who may be in the general vicinity of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and or the Midway Slots & Simulcast in Harrington to remain cognizant of their surroundings and to immediately report any suspicious activities to police. |
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