Dover Woman Arrested Following Robbery

Incident Number:  50-25-5695

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 5:20 a.m.

Location: Sleep Inn, 1784 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE

Contact:   Dover Police Department Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Ryan Schmid   Email: Ryan.schmid@cj.state.de.us

Narrative: The Dover Police Department has arrested Chanel Morris-Wright, 28, of Dover, on robbery charges following an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning. The investigation began at 5:20 a.m., when Dover Police was called to the Sleep Inn, 1784 N DuPont Highway Dover, DE for the report of robbery. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a clerk at the hotel. The ensuing investigation revealed that Morris-Wright approached the front desk, displayed a firearm and demanded money from the victim. The victim ran from the desk and Morris-Wright walked away.

Officers were able to obtain a description of the Morris-Wright and located her walking in the area. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Dover Police Department to be processed and arraigned.

The firearm used in this incident was not located.

Morris-Wright was committed to BWCI on $40,000 secured bail on the following charges:
-Robbery First Degree
-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

Morris-Wright is presumed innocent until proven guilty.