Frederica- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to located 22-year-old JARED LAWSON who is wanted for burglary and related charges.

The incident occurred on August 25, 2020 at approximately 4:00 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Maple Drive, Frederica, in reference to a burglary.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that Lawson had entered the residence and engaged in a physical altercation with his 19-year-old ex-girlfriend and her 26-year-old boyfriend.  Lawson was in possession of a hammer and swung it at the boyfriend while threatening to kill him.  Prior to fleeing the residence Lawson took two cellphones and a pair of airpod headphones.  There were no reports of injuries as a result of this incident.

Troopers have been unable to locate Lawson who may be operating a 2001 red Ford Focus and is known to frequent Maple Drive, Frederica area.  Lawson currently has an active warrant out of Troop 3 for the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
•  Burglary First Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Theft Under $1500 (3 counts)

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jared Lawson is asked to contact Troop 3, Corporal Bowie at 302-697-4454 or by calling 911. 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 Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 082520 1603

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