UPDATE: Arrests made in robbery of Blades Royal Farms

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit says it has arrested two people involved in the Tuesday morning robbery of the Royal Farms in Blades.

According to the report, shortly after the press release was sent out to the news outlets and social media, detectives began receiving tips regarding the identity of the suspect.

Information was also reportedly received regarding a woman who was driving the suspect and a description of the vehicle. 

Around 6 PM on Tuesday, troopers assigned to Troop 5 in Bridgeville were apparently given this information and saw a white 2009 Hyundai Sonata which is registered to Ashley Stephens, 27, of Georgetown, driving in the Seaford area.  

Officials say a traffic stop was performed and in the car with Stephens was David Morris Jr., 33, of Seaford, and Ashley’s 2-year-old daughter. Both Ashley and David were reportedly identified through the tips along with the vehicle information.

According to the report, troopers took Morris and Stephens into custody without incident, and transported them back to Troop 4 in Georgetown. 

Ashley’s daughter was apparently turned over to a relative at the scene of the traffic stop, and once back at the troop, it was found out that Stephens had in fact driven Morris to the Royal Farms with her 2-year-old daughter inside the car when the robbery occurred.

Officials say Morris was charged with robbery first, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, conspiracy second, and endangering the welfare of a child. He was reportedly arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $55,000 secured bond.

Stephens was apparently charged with robbery first, conspiracy second, and endangering the welfare of a child. Officials say Stephens was also arraigned at JP2 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $22,000 secured bond.