Millsboro- The Delaware State Police arrested 50-year-old Christina Pilley of Laurel after she physically assaulted an acquaintance and displayed a weapon.

The incident occurred on July 26, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., when Troopers responded to Golden Arrow Court, Millsboro, for a report of an assault.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a 24-year-old male victim from Georgetown met at a residence on Golden Arrow Ct., for a custody exchange of his daughter. During the custody exchange, Christina ran up to the victim’s vehicle and struck him in the head multiple times.  The victim’s daughter was present and observed the incident, but was unharmed. The property owner, a 25-year-old male from Millsboro broke up the assault and demanded Christina leave his property. Christina got back into her vehicle to leave the property when she  pointed a handgun at the property owner and then left the residence immediately after.

The first victim did not require medical attention for his injuries. The weapon was not recovered.

Christina turned herself in to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 3^rd Degree
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Disorderly Conduct
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

Christina was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and posted bail on $15,251.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 072720 1706

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