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Newark – The Newark Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested Sajhid Goldson, a 28-year-old male from Wilmington, for the March 17, 2018 domestic related incident where one gunshot was fired at a male victim in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn, according to Sgt. Gerald J. Bryda.
On Saturday March 17, 2018 at approximately 8:47 a.m. the Newark Police responded to the area of the Red Roof Inn, 1119 South College Avenue, for a report of a shot fired. Officers learned that two subjects were in a vehicle and were leaving the hotel, when a Honda Pilot pulled in behind them. A male suspect got out of the Honda and confronted the male victim and struck him with a handgun, according to Byrda. The male victim fled the area on foot, being chased by the armed suspect. During this time, a round was fired from the handgun, however, no one was struck, said Byrda. The suspect fled the area in the Honda with a second suspect in the vehicle.
Bryda said on Tuesday May 8, 2018, the Newark Police executed a search warrant at a residence on the 1900 block of West 7th Street in Wilmington. Goldson was taken into custody at that location. A search of the residence revealed a handgun which was consistent with evidence located at the scene of the initial incident, said Bryda. A large quantity of Marijuana was also located during the search, added Byrda.
Goldson was charged with Reckless Endangering 1st Degree, Aggravated Menacing, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2 counts), Possession of a controlled substance (Marijuana) with Intent to Distribute, Assault 3rd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Not Related to Personal Use Marijuana.
Goldson was arraigned by Justice of The Peace Court #2 and transported to Howard R. Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $41,250.00 secured bond.
“I would like to commend the tireless efforts of our patrol officers, criminal investigators, and SWAT Team members who have taken another dangerous suspect off the streets”, said Chief of Police Paul M. Tiernan.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Bystricky at [email protected] or 302-366-7100 ext. 3136.
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