A 21-year-old Newark man received an 11-year prison sentence for his part in the robbery of two University of Delaware students, according to the Department of Justice.
In July 2017, Blalock and another man robbed the students at gunpoint as they walked along South Chapel Street. Prior to trial, Blalock called one of the victims from prison pretending to be someone from the Department of Justice, saying the victim that he was in danger and should leave town before the trial.
The Newark Police Department traced the call back to the prison and determined that Blalock made the call himself. In April 2018, Blalock pled guilty to two counts of Robbery First Degree, one count each of Act of Witness Intimidation and Violation of Probation.
A Superior Court judge sentenced Blalock to 11 years in prison, followed by 6 months of either home confinement or work release, then 2 years of probation.
Under Delaware law, if Blalock, with his time served, doesn’t get in any trouble while in prison and if he joins the right programs he could be out in less then 10 years.
Update
Newark Police are currently searching for 20-year-old Karel Blalock of Newark in connection to the July 15, 2017 armed robbery which occurred on South Chapel Street near Continental Avenue, according to Sergeant Gerald Bryda.
Bryda said with the use of public and private security cameras, detectives were able to identify Blalock. The identity of the second suspect is still ongoing. Arrest warrants have been obtained charging Blalock with 2 counts of Robbery 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Newark Police at 302-366-7111.
You can send an anonymous text message tip by texting 302NPD and your message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com where a reward may be available.
Original Story
Newark – The Newark Police Department (NPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 15, 2017, at approximately 2:30 am in the area of S. Chapel Street and Continental Avenue, according to Newark Police Spokesman Fred Nelson.
Nelson said the two victims, who are both 20-year-old University of Delaware students, from Newark, were walking south on S. Chapel Street when they were approached by the two suspects. The suspects engaged the victims in conversation and then produced handguns, said Nelson.
The suspects demanded that the victims turn over their wallets and cell phones and fled north on S. Chapel Street once the victims complied, according to Nelson. Neither victim was injured during this incident. An image of the alleged suspects walking in the area is posted above, according to Nelson.
Both suspects were described as being black males, late teens – early 20s, thin build, wearing dark colored hooded sweatshirts.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Detective William Anderson at 302-366-7100 ext. 3469 or [email protected]
Image Credits: Newark Police