Delaware State Police Press Releases

Domestic Stabbing

Location of Incident: West Marina Drive, Angola by the Bay, Lewes, Sussex, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, June 17, 2009 on or about 03:11 hour

Suspect(s): Kendra West, 27, Lewes

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Troopers responded to Angola by the Bay for the report of a domestic assault.

Troopers arrested West after she allegedly stabbed her 28 year-old boyfriend in the throat with a large kitchen knife during a domestic argument.

The male victim was rushed to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes where he underwent emergency surgery for an exterior jugular laceration.

West was charged by troopers for assault 1st, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and failure to comply with finger printing and taking photos. She was committed to the Department of Correction pending a preliminary hearing in the Court of Common Pleas in and for Sussex County. No bail information was avalible at the time of this release.

The victim is in stable condition.

Subjects Target Lewes Home for Repeated Acts of Criminal Mischief

Location of Incident: Red Mill Farms, Lewes, Sussex County, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: November 1, 2008 to Present

Suspect(s): Two white males.

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State police are investigating numerous acts of criminal mischief to a Red Mill Farms home.

The home owner has experienced several acts of criminal mischief over the past several months. Since November damage to the house has occurred using baseball bats and B B guns.

A surveillance system was set up and images were capture of two men damaging the property.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the two subjects is ask to call the state police at Troop 7 by dialing 302-644-5020. All inquiries should be directed to Corporal Michelle Mullins.

Home Invasion Robbery

Location of Incident: Unit Block of Canal Court, Canal Landing, Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, DE

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 22:50 hours

Suspect(s): Two Male Suspects

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State Police were called to the unit block of Canal Court in Canal Landing last evening to the report of a robbery and home invasion.

The incident occurred just before 11 pm when a woman pulled into her driveway. As she parked her car she was immediately confronted by two male suspects. One of the suspects was brandishing a handgun. They forced her out of her car and into the residence. Once inside they escorted her through the residence looking for jewelry and money. They took her purse and other property and forced the victim in the garage before fleeing.

The victim was not injured and troopers have very little to go on. If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact the State Police Criminal Investigation Unit at Troop 4 in Georgetown by dialing 302.856.5850.