Seaford Woman Charged In Domestic Involving Gun

Location:

• 22000 block Eskridge Road, Seaford, Delaware

Date of Occurrence:  

• Friday, February 18, 2011 6:30 p.m.

Victim:

• 55 year old Seaford man

Defendant(s) Charges (s) and Bond Information:

• Gail Weal-60 Seaford, DE
• Reckless Endangering First Degree
• Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Felony
• Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2 counts)
• Criminal Mischief

• Committed to Sussex Correctional Institution $23,500 Secured Bond

Resume: 

Seaford- Friday, February 18, 2011 Delaware State Police charged a Seaford woman following a domestic altercation at her residence.  Troopers responded to the 22000 block of Eskridge Road, Seaford to investigate a domestic incident.

When Troopers arrived they took Gail Weal into custody without incident.  Troopers learned during their investigation that Weal had an earlier argument with a 55 year old male relative and told him not to come back to the residence.  At approximately 6:30 p.m. the victim returned to the residence at which time Weal asked him to leave and then called 911.  As the victim exited the house into the yard, Weal came out of the house armed with a handgun and fired two shots at the victim missing both times.  At least one round struck a vehicle that was parked in the yard, shattering the rear side windows.  The victim then fled to a nearby residence for assistance.

A search warrant for the residence was executed with a handgun and rifle located within the residence.

Weal was taken into custody and charged with Reckless Endangering First Degree, Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Felony, Possession of Firearm by Person Prohibited (2 Counts), and Criminal Mischief.  Weal is being held at Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $23,500.00 Secured Bond