Troopers Arrest Delmar Man for Domestic Related Attempted Murder – Bridgeville

Bridgeville, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have arrested Daniel W. King, 56 of Delmar, Delaware on multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic-related stabbing that occurred Saturday during the early morning hours.

The preliminary investigation has determined the incident occurred at approximately 1:12 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, as troopers were dispatched to a residence on Wilson Farm Road, Bridgeville for a break-in and serious assault. It was reported, Daniel King, the ex-boyfriend had broken into the victim’s residence and began assaulting her with a metal pipe. King then grabbed a knife from the kitchen and began stabbing her while she attempted to call 9-1-1. Troopers arrived on scene and located the suspect in the residence where he was taken into custody without incident. The victim was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to a local area hospital for her serious injuries and is listed in stable condition.

Troopers took Daniel W. King into custody without incident. He was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

• Attempted to Commit Murder First Degree
• Two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Burglary First Degree – Occupied Dwelling Cause Physical Injury
• Aggravated Menacing
• Possession of Burglar Tools
• Criminal Mischief Over $1000 Recklessly Damage Property
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight and Sound

Daniel W. King was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and then committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $215,000.00 cash bond.

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.