Newark Man Wanted for Strangulation and Firearm Offenses
On August 30, 2019, at about 1100 hours, Newark Police were called to the 100-block of Madison Drive for a report of an assault. The female victim reported that after having an argument with her boyfriend, Brandon Carter, she returned to her residence. When she entered to her residence, which she shares with her boyfriend, he immediately placed his hand around her throat. He pushed her to the ground and began to strangle her. She was able to get away from him and fled the residence.
The victim further reported that earlier in the week, Carter had displayed a handgun to her and threatened her welfare.
On August 30, warrants for Carter’s arrest were issued by Justice of the Peace Court #2 charging Carter with various offenses, including:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
- Strangulation
- Aggravated Menacing
- Terroristic Threatening
Brandon Carter is a black male, 25 years-of-age, 5’9″ and 160 pounds. He is last known to reside in the 100-block of Madison Drive in Newark. He may be armed with a handgun.
Anyone with information as to Carter’s whereabouts is asked to call Newark Police at (302) 366-7111 or 9-1-1. Members of the public may also email Officer C. McKennon at cmckennon@newark.de.us. Additional methods of providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may be available.
Dover Man Arrested for Burglary and Theft From a Vehicle
On August 29, 2019, at about 0028 hours, Newark Police were dispatched to the unit block of Bassett Place for a report of a subject breaking into a vehicle. Arriving officers found that the suspect had been detained by witnesses. The suspect was identified as Erich D. Schiesser, 39, of Dover.
The investigation revealed that the owner of the vehicle was outside of his residence when he observed an unknown male rummaging through the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was not locked at the time of the incident. The victim made contact with the suspect and held him at the scene until police arrived. Schiesser was found to be in possession of property stolen from this victim’s vehicle as well as property stolen from a separate burglary from a vehicle incident in early August.
Schiesser was taken into custody without incident and transported to Newark Police Headquarters. He was charged with:
- Burglary 3rd Degree
- Theft Under $1500
- Receiving Stolen Property Under $1500
- Criminal Trespass Third Degree
Schiesser appeared by video before Justice of the Peace Court #2 in Rehoboth Beach and was released on his own recognizance.
