Claymont – The Delaware State Police are attempting to locate 23 year old William Cosella of Aston, Pennsylvania, in connection with a felony assault that occurred over the weekend.

The investigation has determined that during the weekend of Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2020, Cosella was occupying a room at the Knights Inn, located at 7811 Governor Printz Blvd., with his girlfriend, a 24 year old female. During their stay, the two subjects engaged in a verbal altercation which escalated, resulting in Cosella physically assaulting the female victim.

The victim was subsequently treated at an area hospital for serious injuries.

Cosella is described as a white male, 5’10” tall, 175 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. (NO PHOTO AVAILABLE). Cosella has ties to Aston, PA and is known to frequent the Chester, PA and Claymont areas.

Anyone with information regarding Cosella’s whereabouts are asked to contact Cpl. A. Ali at Troop 1 by calling 302-761-6677.

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@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:020520 0857

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