Authorities have recently made an arrest related to an armed robbery at the Red Roof Inn and Suites in New Castle, Delaware, but are still on the hunt for additional suspects. Wilmington resident Dametris Graham, 32, was arrested during a pedestrian stop and now faces several felony charges.
The initial incident occurred in the early hours of July 2, 2024, when Graham and a female suspect, reported as Alexis Smith, allegedly threatened a hotel clerk at knife-point for money. No injuries were reported from the confrontation. Detectives, through subsequent investigation, have identified two further suspects: Matthew Daniels, 37, of Philadelphia and Eric Flowers, 32, of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. Both men, along with the 30-year-old Smith from Wilmington, are wanted, and warrants for their arrest have been issued.
According to Delaware State Police, Graham has been slapped with a slew of felony charges, including Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy. Post-arraignment, he's now at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a $105,000 cash bond.
The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the continued inquiry into the motel robbery. They are calling on the public for any information on the whereabouts of Daniels and Flowers, and, the alleged accomplice, Smith; citizens can tip-off Detective D. Armstrong directly at (302) 365-8440, or anonymously reach out to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. In the face of crime, victims and witnesses seeking support, resources, or dealing with sudden loss can rely on the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit, accessible 24/7 via a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or through email at [email protected].
