Millsboro, Delaware – The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the pictured suspect who is wanted in connection with a domestic related assault and strangulation.

On February 26, 2019 at approximately 8:36 p.m., troopers responded to Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, for a report of a verbal domestic that turned physical. It was reported the victim was assaulted by her husband, Justin M. Shifflett, 47 of Millsboro when he grabbed her throat and struck her face. The victim attempted to call 9-1-1 but the suspect smacked the phone out her hand to keep her from calling. The suspect then took her vehicle and fled from the residence. The 48-year-old-victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and refused treatment.

Troopers have been unable to locate Justin M. Shifflett, who currently has active warrants out of Troop 4 for Strangulation, Assault Third Degree and Malicious Interference with Emergency Communications.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Justin M. Shifflett, they are asked to please contact Troop 4, at 302-856-5850. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 030219 1950

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