Assault at 500 BLOCK OF BLACK SWAMP ROAD on 09/17/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 09/17/2026 12:00 AM
Description: John Baker, 55, of Bridgeville DE illegally entered a barn, physically assaulted a victim, brandished a handgun and threatened to kill two victims, then fired one shot into the air as he fled. Victims not injured. Baker arrested the next day after calling 911. Charged with felony firearm offenses, burglary, aggravated menacing, and related charges.
Address: 500 BLOCK OF BLACK SWAMP ROAD, Felton, DE
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