Man charged in strong-arm robbery near Newark

New Castle man charged in Newark robbery

A New Castle man is behind bars, charged with robbing another man in Newark this past week.

Man charged in strong-arm robbery near Newark

A man is behind bars after allegedly robbing another man and threatening to shoot him outside a Newark-area business.

New Castle Man Accused of Robbery Outside Newark Spa, Arrested After Allegedly Using Victim’s Credit Card

NEWARK, DE — A New Castle man has been arrested in connection with an alleged strong-arm robbery in Newark, according to the Delaware State Police. Authorities report that 30-year-old Erik Yancey was taken into custody following an investigation into a robbery that occurred shortly after midnight on July 24, 2025, outside Moon Spa on Capitol Trail. According to investigators, the victim was attempting to enter his vehicle when an unknown male su…