Troopers Arrest New York Man for Assault and Terroristic Threatening- Seaford

Seaford– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Bronx, New York, man for assault and terroristic charges.

On June 12, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of Rocky Road, Seaford, for a domestic incident. Upon arrival, Troopers learned 40-year-old, Shane Sewsaud, was intoxicated and shot his 69-year-old stepfather in the foot with a pellet gun for unknown reasons. After being shot, the victim called a neighbor who responded to the residence. When questioned by the 60-year-old Seaford man, Sewaud began arguing with the neighbor and threatened to kill him. The injured victim was treated at a nearby hospital for his injury.

Sewsaud was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Assault 2nd Degree
• Terroristic Threatening

Sewsaud was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court and was issued a $6,000.00 secured bond and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution.

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.