Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Man for New Castle Area Shell Gas Station Burglary

Date Posted: Monday, April 7th, 2025

The Delaware State Police arrested 59-year-old David Ramos of Wilmington, Delaware, for a burglary that occurred at a New Castle area Shell gas station on Friday.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 6:58 a.m., troopers responded to the Shell, located at 3001 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, for a report of a burglary that occurred overnight. Upon arriving, troopers observed multiple holes in the roof of the business that caused water damage and flooding inside of the business following heavy rainfall overnight. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned that at approximately 12:33 a.m., a masked male suspect cut multiple holes in the roof of the gas station, and entered the closed business. Once inside, the suspect removed over $6,000 worth of tobacco products. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction with the stolen products.

Through investigative means, troopers identified David Ramos as the suspect involved in the burglary, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On April 6, 2025, troopers located Ramos at a motel in New Castle, and took him into custody without incident. Troopers also executed a search warrant for the room, which led to the discovery of several of the stolen tobacco products.

Ramos was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $16,000 cash bond.

Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments Involving Unlawful Entry Upon Premise (Felony)
Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)