Dover man arrested in Milford after investigation into reported August robbery

Police say a Dover man has been arrested after an investigation into an August robbery in Milford.

According to Milford Police on August 31 around 2:55PM, officers from the Milford Police Department responded to Claude Street for a report of a robbery. Investigation reportedly found that 19-year-old Raheem Fullman of Dover, displayed a handgun and took a purse from a victim. As Fullman was leaving, one of the victims reportedly tried to follow but was pushed to the ground by Fullman causing a minor injury.

Police say, Fullman was unable to be found at the time by responding officers. Warrants were reportedly received following the robbery, and on Monday, Fullman was taken into custody by the Delaware Capitol Police at the Kent County Court of Common Pleas and later turned over to Milford Police.

Fullman has been charged with first degree robbery, first degree attempted robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, two counts of aggravated menacing, second degree conspiracy, and third degree assault.

Police say, Fullman was taken to the Justice of the Peace Court #2, where bail was set at $88,000 secured. Fullman has reportedly been committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution and is set for a preliminary hearing in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday.