New Castle Man Arrested For Attempted Robbery

Incident Number:  50-25-39206

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Location: Dollar General, 282 South 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 Arkeem Adkins, 34, of Dover, for an attempted robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon. The investigation began at 3:05 p.m., when Dover Police received the report of a robbery at Dollar General. While enroute to the scene, it was reported that an independent security company, RPS security, had detained the suspect following the incident. Officers responded and the ensuing investigation revealed that Adkins entered Dollar General, motioned like he had a firearm, and demanded money from the employee. The victim was able to flee the store, and Adkins left without receiving any money.

Adkins was transported to the Dover Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned.

Adkins was committed to SCI on $60,000 cash bail on the following charge:
-Attempted Robbery First Degree

Adkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty.