Selbyville–  The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate 37-year-old Dionederik R. Godwin (photo: 2007) of Bishopville, MD, who is wanted in connection with a domestic related incident in which he displayed a firearm.

The incident occurred on December 7, 2019 at approximately 4:19 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 29000 block of  Poplar Court, Hickory Tree Apartments, Selbyville, for a report of a male subject with a gun chasing another male subject.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that Godwin responded to his 31-year-old ex-girlfriend’s residence where he engaged in an argument with her and her 40-year-old boyfriend.  Godwin entered the residence when he made contact with the male victim first and began to challenge him, and then proceeded to pull out a handgun.  Godwin then proceeded to push his ex-girlfriend and strangle her.  The male and female victim were able to exit the residence when Godwin proceeded to chase the male victim while displaying the firearm.  Godwin then swung the firearm and subsequently struck the male victim.  During this incident, there were five children in the residence ranging from ages 4 to 13.  There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

Godwin fled the area in a black pickup or SUV style vehicle, possibly a Jeep with NJ registration, prior to police arrival.  He currently has active warrants out of Troop 4 for the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• Strangulation
• Aggravated Menacing
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (5 counts)
• Offensive Touching (2 counts)

Troopers have been unable to locate Godwin who is presumed to be armed with a handgun.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dionederik R. Godwin is asked to contact Troop 4, Tpr. J. Smith 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

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 120919 1432

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