State Police Arrest Man for Felony Assault and Resisting Arrest in New Castle

The Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Brandon Ash of New Castle, Delaware for felony assault and resisting arrest in New Castle yesterday morning.

On October 28, 2024, at approximately 11:39 a.m., a trooper responded to a report of a black Ford Edge possibly disabled in the roadway on South Dupont Highway at the intersection with Second Avenue in New Castle. Upon arriving, the trooper found the Ford stopped in the roadway with the engine running and the driver slumped over in his seat. The driver, later identified as Brandon Ash, regained consciousness as the trooper checked on him and complied with instructions to exit the SUV. Throughout the contact with Ash, the trooper observed multiple signs of impairment and smelled a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the SUV. Shortly after additional troopers arrived, Ash disregarded multiple verbal commands as he pushed troopers and attempted to re-enter the SUV. Ash continued to resist arrest as he fought troopers and attempted to take a trooper's Taser after it was deployed. Ash was ultimately taken into custody, and transported by ambulance to an area hospital for evaluation. Two troopers were treated at an area hospital for minor injuries sustained during the struggle.

A computer inquiry of Ash was conducted, which revealed Ash's driver's license was suspended. Troopers conducted a search of the Ford, and discovered approximately 1.63 grams of marijuana.

Once discharged from the hospital, Ash was transported to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $46,500 cash bond.

• Assault 2^nd Degree Injure a Law Enforcement Officer - 2 counts (Felony)
• Removing or Attempting to Remove Deadly Weapon from Possession of Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
• Disorderly Conduct
• Driving While Suspended
• Additional Traffic Violations