Newark Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Bank Robberies in Dover, Wilmington and Possessing Untraceable “Ghost” Gun
July 30, 2025/
A 37-year-old Newark, Delaware man–Joshua Lewis— has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for robbing two banks in Wilmington and Dover and for possessing ammunition despite having prior felony convictions. According to court documents, the robberies occurred in February 2023, with over $6,000 stolen. When officers later attempted to arrest him, Lewis tried to flee but was apprehended. A loaded “ghost gun” and 9mm ammunition were found in his vehicle. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Gregory B. Williams. U.S. Attorney Julianne E. Murray stated that the sentence reflects the serious threat Lewis posed through his violent actions and illegal firearm possession—his possession of ammunition within an untraceable gun. Murray emphasized the office’s commitment to public safety and preventing convicted felons from obtaining weapons.Â
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