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Troopers Arrest Bear Woman For Assault on Law Enforcement Officer-Lewes


Date Posted: Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

Lewes- The Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Megan R. Barczak after she burglarized a residence and resisted arrested by Law Enforcement Officers.

The incident occurred on January 1, 2020 at approximately 11:29 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 30000 block of Regatta Bay Boulevard, Lewes.  The owner of the residence reported that her daughter, Megan Barczak had forced entry into her residence and began damaging items.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with Barczak and while attempting to place her in handcuffs, she proceeded to strike the Trooper.  A brief struggle ensued when a second Trooper assisted and also began to struggle with Barczak.  Barczak was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.  The Troopers sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

Barczak was transported back to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:

  •  Assault 2nd injure a Law Enforcement Officer
  •  Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence
  •  Offensive Touching of Law Enforcement Officer
  •  Disorderly Conduct
  • Burglary Second Degree
  • Criminal Mischief

Barczak was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $24,000 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 010220 0825

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