State Police Detectives Investigating Assault in Georgetown

The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Sandhill Road in Georgetown last night.

On October 31, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., detectives responded to Beebe Healthcare in Lewes for a report of an assault. The investigation revealed that on October 30, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a female victim was pulling into the driveway of her residence on the 18000 block of Sandhill Road when she saw a car parked on the side of the road. When the victim approached to check on the car, she was attacked by an unknown male. The victim was able to use a flashlight taser to defend herself and the suspect fled. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective M. Skidmore at (302) 856-5850. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].