Newark Police Seek Assault Suspect

Newark, DE (October 3, 2018) – On Sunday September 2, 2018, at approximately 1:11 a.m., the Newark Police responded to Klondike Kate’s, 158 East Main Street, for a report of an assault. Officers made contact with a 21-year-old female who stated that there was a verbal altercation on the second floor of the establishment between herself and another female. All parties were escorted out of the building by staff. As the 21-year-old female was walking on East Main Street, she was physically attacked by the female subject from the verbal altercation. The suspect grabbed her by the hair, pulling her to the ground, where she was punched twice on the side of the head. The 21-year-old female was transported to Christiana Hospital by Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company for evaluation for her injuries. She was later released from the hospital.

Investigating officers obtained a surveillance image of the suspect. The suspect is described as a light skinned black female in her 20’s, approximately 5’7” tall and 150 pounds, wearing a black floral romper.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Cpl. Olicker at AOlicker@newark.de.us or at 302-366-7100 ext. 3425.