Attempted Murder 2nd, Domestic Related

Location: 1648 DuPont Highway, Smyrna, DE

Date of Occurrence: 12/12/2009, at approximately 5:10 am

Defendant: Talmadge W. Watkins, 33, of Goldsboro, NC


Resume: Troopers responded to the Smyrna Police Department and made contact with the 36 year old female victim who provided the following account.

She stated that she and the defendant had been dating for approximately one and a half years, and have been staying at a local hotel. She told Troopers that she and the defendant are not from Delaware and had recently moved from North Carolina due to the defendant’s job. She stated that the defendant had been drinking and became angry that he has not been able to visit his kids from a past marriage. She stated when she attempted to contact one of the defendant’s family members to speak to him; the defendant became enraged and struck her in the face several times. She told investigators when she attempted to leave, the defendant grabbed her by the hair forcing her to stay in the room as the defendant continued to strike her.

She advised Troopers that she was in fear of her life due to the threatening statements made by the defendant. She stated that she eventually got away from the defendant; however he followed her outside where the beating continued.

Citizens who observed the assault made several calls to 911. Smyrna Police, who were the first on scene, took the defendant into custody. The victim was transported to Smyrna Police Department where she received initial medical treatment for her injuries. The victim was then transported to Kent General Hospital were she was admitted for further treatment.

Mr. Watkins was charged with: Attempted Murder 2nd (f), Assault 1st (f), Reckless Endangering First (f), Unlawful Imprisonment 1st (f), Terroestitc Threatening (m). Mr. Watkins was arraigned and committed to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in lieu of $250,000 cash bail pending trial.