Delaware State Police
News Release

One Stolen Motorbike… Two Arrested for Receiving Stolen Property

Released- Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Wilmington- On Tuesday, June 10th, 10:00 a.m., a Troop 6 patrol officer was traveling on Lancaster Avenue, west of Route 100, when he observed a 2003 Honda motorcycle ahead of him. The officer was unable to see the registration plate. A traffic stop ensued and the bike pulled over in the parking lot of Feby’s Fishery.

The Trooper walked up behind the motorcycle, which was occupied by two people, and looked at the folded temporary registration tag. The tag was to have expired in April of 2008 and was supposed to be displayed on a Volkswagon. Aware that ‘VW’ had not yet entered the motorcycle market here in the U.S., the Trooper asked for the paperwork on the bike and the identification of the occupants.

The driver was identified as Jahmell Robinson, 26, of Delamore Place in Wilmington. The passenger was identified as Samantha Anderson, 20, also of Delamore Place.

A routine computer check revealed the motorbike was stolen from the Dover area in February of 2007. This check also revealed the operator of the bike was a suspended driver. Both subjects were taken into custody for Receiving Stolen Property. The passenger, Ms. Anderson, was found to have been in possession of marijuana.

Both subjects were formally charged with Receiving Stolen Property (felony) and Conspiracy 2nd (felony). Robinson was charged additionally with the following traffic offenses: Displaying a Fictitious Registration Plate, No Motorcycle License and Driving While Revoked. Anderson was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor).

Jahmell Robinson was released on a $5,500.00 unsecured bond. Samantha Anderson was released on a $5,100.00 unsecured bond.