Newark Teens Arrested After Stolen Car Chase in Wilmington

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WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Demarr Wright-Robinson and 19-year-old Keevis Wilkerson of Newark and the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

Authorities stated that on February 13 at approximately 10:09 a.m., a police officer on patrol observed an occupied stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled, but was located moments later in the area of Terminal Avenue and the I-495 entrance ramp. Two suspects – 18-year-old Demarr Wright-Robinson and 19-year-old Keevis Wilkerson of Newark – fled from the vehicle but were quickly taken into custody without incident.

Wright-Robinson has been charged with the following offenses in addition to traffic violations:

  • Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
  • Conspiracy (Second Degree)
  • Resisting Arrest

He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 20 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $3,550 secured bail.

Wilkerson has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
  • Conspiracy (Second Degree)
  • Resisting Arrest

He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 20 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $5,000 secured bail.

Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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