On April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Newark Police officers responded to the area of East Main Street and Choate Street for a report of a fight. Upon arrival, officers were informed that multiple individuals had been exposed to a chemical irritant, believed to be pepper spray. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Initial investigation revealed that a physical altercation had occurred in the unit block of Choate Street between two individuals. Following the altercation, several people remained in the area, continuing to argue and discuss the incident.
During this time, an unidentified female approached a residence on Choate Street, ascended the front porch, and attempted to force her way inside. A resident attempted to block her entry, but the suspect pushed past and entered the home. As individuals inside the residence attempted to remove her, the suspect deployed pepper spray, causing skin and eye irritation to multiple victims. After being forced out of the residence, the suspect turned and sprayed additional individuals outside.
The suspect then entered a vehicle and fled the area, traveling the wrong way on the one-way street. A total of eight individuals reported symptoms consistent with exposure to a chemical irritant.
Detectives from the Newark Police Department investigated and utilized the City’s Public Safety Camera System to review surveillance footage. Through this footage, investigators were able to identify the suspect’s vehicle and obtain its registration details.
As a result, detectives identified the suspect as London Marie Young, 27, of Middletown, Delaware. A warrant was issued for her arrest, and she voluntarily surrendered to Newark Police on April 19, 2025.
Young has been charged with the following offenses:
- Home Invasion Burglary First Degree – Causing Physical Injury
- Eight (8) Counts of Assault Second Degree – Use of Disabling Chemical Spray
- Assault Third Degree
- Driving the Wrong Way on a One-Way Road
Young was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #11. She was released on $40,100 unsecured bail and issued a No Contact Order with the victims.
