Dover (19901)- The Delaware State Police have arrested two Dover men after a pursuit led to the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle.
The incident occurred on Monday, September 3, 2018 at approximately 3:12 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms located at 1512 Fast Landing Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle, a Hyundai Accent that was missing its bumper. Upon arrival, Troopers observed the vehicle in the parking lot and a check of the license plate revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen. The vehicle proceeded to exit the parking lot, when a vehicle pursuit ensued. After striking a curb while traveling on Twin Oaks Road, the vehicle became disabled and the driver and passenger exited and fled on foot.
The passenger, identified as 22-year-old Zemondra Jackson was apprehended a short time later without incident. The Dover Police Department assisted with the search for the driver and located him behind a shed at a residence on the corner of Mckee Road and Rose Bowl Road. The driver, identified as 22 year-old Deandre T. Bennett was taken into custody. Jackson and Bennett were transported back to Troop 9.
Deandre T. Bennett was charged with the following:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Reckless Driving
- Driving Without a Valid License
Bennett was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $3,650.00 secured bond.
Zemondra Jackson was charged with the following:
- Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
Jackson was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $2,500.00 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 090418 1013
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