Arrest Made After Robbery at Bus Station 11-13-15

Complaint # 50-15-33733

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 5:10PM

Location:  DART Bus Station (520 S. Queen Street)

Officer Releasing Information:   M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer

Narrative:

The Dover Police Department arrested and charged a Felton man with Robbery and Assault after an incident at the DART Bus Station on Thursday afternoon.  At approximately 5:10PM, Brandon Ricks (28), confronted a 52-year-old male victim and began striking him numerous times, causing him to fall to the ground.  Once on the ground, Ricks continued to punch the victim.  He then stole the victims cellphone and other personal items, fleeing toward New Street.  The victim was treated at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital and released.  Ricks was arrested a short time  later without incident and was committed to JTVCC on $22,500 secured bond on the following charges:
-Assault 2nd Degree
-1st Degree Robbery