Wilmington (19801) – Delaware State Police have arrested a New Castle man and charged him in connection with the serious assault of a male subject which occurred at an area motel last weekend.

The initial investigation began on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at approximately 6:45 p.m. after troopers observed an argument occurring between a male and a female in the area of the Fairview Inn, located at 1051 S. Market Street. As troopers intervened, they learned that the two subjects were arguing over the assault of a 48-year-old male which had just occurred at the motel. Troopers further learned that the male victim had been involved in a verbal altercation with a second male, later identified as Jordan R. Slevin, 27, of New Castle. After the verbal altercation, Slevin and the victim separated, however, a short time later, Slevin approached the victim from behind and proceeded to strike him in the head several times with a metal pipe. Slevin then removed a cell phone from one of the victim’s pants pockets before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

The 48-year-old victim was treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics before being transported by EMS to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated for his serious injuries.

After further investigation, which included interviews and the examination of video surveillance footage, troopers were able to positively identify Jordan Slevin as the suspect and obtained warrants charging him with Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and Theft.

On Monday, September 25, 2017, Jordan Slevin turned himself in to detectives at Troop 2. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in default of $40,500.00 secured bail.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Jeffrey R. Hale

Released: 092817 1220

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