Troopers Arrest Wilmington Woman for Domestic Related Assault – Georgetown 12-26-19

Georgetown, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have arrested 47-year-old, Tammy L. White of Wilmington, on multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic-related assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, December 24, 2019, as troopers were dispatched to County Seat Highway (SR 9) west of Georgetown for a possible stabbing. The suspect, Tammy White and her 49-year-old boyfriend were in a vehicle traveling westbound on SR 9 when the two became engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated when Tammy began punching her boyfriend while he was driving. This nearly caused him to crash their vehicle so he subsequently stopped in the middle of the roadway. He continued to drive and Tammy started punching him again and then stabbed him with a pen in his neck. The victim stopped the vehicle and was able to contact another driver traveling on SR 9 to call 9-1-1.

The victim was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to a local area hospital for his injuries.

A search of the vehicle revealed the suspect had prescription drugs without the proper prescription as well as drug paraphernalia.

Troopers took Tammy L. White into custody without incident. She was transported to Troop 4 where she was charged with the following:

• Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription

She was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and then committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $1,100.00 secured bail.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.