A Magnolia man has been arrested for robbery and related offenses by the Delaware State Police. Donald Johnson Jr., 67, was charged after an armed robbery at a Valero station in Dover.
On July 28, at approximately 9 PM, troopers responded to Valero on 1612 South Dupont Highway in Dover for a report of an armed robbery. An investigation revealed that an unknown white male wearing dark clothing, entered the store with a large knife and demanded money from the clerk. When the clerk was unable to open the register, the suspect fled, stealing a pack of chewing gum as he left. No one was injured.
During the investigation, detectives learned of two similar incidents in Dover. According to the Dover Police Department, officers responded to Dollar General at 282 S. Dupont Highway for a reported armed robbery. The suspect entered the store displayed what was described as a large hunting-style knife, demanded money from an employee and threatened to stab the employee when they could not open the register.
The suspect grabbed merchandise and left without cash. About 10 minutes later, at about 9:21 PM, officers were called to D&D liquors for another robbery. In this case, the suspect kept his hand in his pocket, claiming it was a robbery. The employee believed he had a firearm and, when they opened the cash register, the suspect reached over the coutner, removed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled.
With the assistance of Dover Police Department, detectives identified Johnson as the suspect. A warrant was obtained for his arrest, and, on July 29, Johnson was arrested by the Dover Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force.
Johnson was charged with three counts of robbery in the first degree while displaying what appears to be a deadly weapon; possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony; aggravated menacing; and theft under $1,500.
Bail was still pending when the police released the details.
As a reminder, all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
