Delaware State Police
News Release

Robbery Suspect Conveniently Forgets his Name- Twice

Released- Monday, May 05, 2008

New Castle- On Sunday, May 5, 2008, Troopers responded to the Fairview Inn, on South Market Street, regarding a robbery where the threat of a gun was involved. As Troopers were responding, the dispatch center (RECOM) learned the suspect had fled the scene. This information was passed along to responding patrol units who in turn began an area canvas.

While checking the area, a Trooper located Ricky H. Jones, 41, West 2nd Street in Wilmington, walking northbound on South Market Street near A-Street. He matched the description of the robber and he was taken into custody without incident.

Jones was transported back to the crime scene where he was positively identified as the suspect. The investigating officer spoke with the victim who advised Jones stole her money and threatened her with a gun.

Ricky Jones was then transported to Troop 2 where he provided officers with several false names. He then signed a formal state document and a federal finger print card also with a false name. His fingerprints were then sent to the State Bureau of Identification where his true identity was revealed.

He was charged with Robbery 1st (felony), Forgery 2nd (felony), two counts of Criminal Impersonation (misdemeanor), Making False Written Statements (misdemeanor), Trespassing (misdemeanor) and Disorderly Conduct (misdemeanor). Jones was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $30,500.00 secured bond.

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