Suspect Charged With Assaulting Disabled Woman, Burglary Released On Unsecured Bond

The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Brienna Wildy of Lewes, Delaware for felony assault and other charges after an incident that occurred in Rehoboth Beach yesterday morning.

Officials said on February 14, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 37000 block of Burton Avenue regarding a trespassing complaint. Troopers spoke with the 63-year-old homeowner, who advised that his acquaintance Brienna Wildy had entered his shed without his permission, despite her not being welcome on his property according to police.

Troopers learned that Wildy also confronted a disabled 57-year-old woman at the shed. Wildy attacked the woman with a wooden board, causing swelling on her arm. Wildy continued arguing with the homeowner after the assault until troopers arrived at the scene.

Troopers located Wildy on foot a short distance away, and she was detained without incident. Wildy was taken to Troop 7 and charged with Burglary Second Degree (Felony), Assault Second Degree (Felony), and Aggravated Menacing

She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was released on $5,000 unsecured bond.

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