State Police Investigate Assault That Injures 3 Month Old

Location:
6900 block Sharptown Road Laurel, De

DATE and TIME:
Monday August 9, 2010, 3:05 p.m.

Victim(s):
21 year old female Laurel, De
16 year old female Laurel, De
15 year old female Blades, De
3 month old male Laurel, De

Defendant(s):
Daniella Blanchard-30 Blades, De
Ruth Blanchard-23 Laurel, De

Charge(s) and Bond Information:
Assault Second Degree
Burglary Second Degree
Conspiracy Second Degree
Reckless Endangering Second Degree
Assault Third Degree
3 counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Offensive Touching
Each were arrested for the above offenses and remanded to The Women’s Correctional Institute on $40, 650 secured bonds per person.

Resume:
Delaware State Police Monday August 9, 2010 responded to Sharptown Road Laurel to investigate an assault complaint. The assault occurred around 3 p.m.

State Police learned that Daniella and Ruth Blanchard responded to the victim’s residence attempting to initiate a fight. Daniella Blanchard began the altercation over allegations that the 21 year old victim was having a relationship with her boyfriend. The victim called 911 for police to respond to the residence on Sharptown road.

Prior to the Troopers arrival a second 911 call was placed advising that Daniella and Ruth Blanchard had forced their way into the victim’s residence. Once inside Daniella and Ruth located the 21 year victim hiding in a bedroom then began to assault the victim with their hands. At the time of the assault the victim was holding her 3 month old child and fell forward while holding her child. The assault resulted in the 21 year old victim sustaining bruises and abrasions to her arm and head. The 3 month old did not immediately have visible signs of injury; however he was transported to Nanticoke Hospital for precautionary reasons. The child was treated and released in fair condition. The 3 month old is the nephew of the 21 year old victim. The 16 year old victim attempted to protect the 21 year old victim from being assaulted and in the process was attacked however sustained minor injuries.

Delaware State Police shortly thereafter arrested Daniella and Ruth Blanchard each for the above listed charges. Daniella and Ruth were remanded to the Women’s Correctional Institute each on $40,650 secured bond.




Daniella Blanchard has a white strap and Ruth Blanchard is wearing the blue shirt younger looking woman.