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Bridgeville Man Arrested on Assault and Criminal Charges- Bridgeville


Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

Bridgeville- Delaware State Police arrested 40-year-old Howard Page of Bridgeville on assault and criminal charges following an altercation.

On September 8, 2020, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 18000 block of Wesley Church Road, Bridgeville, for a report of an assault. The investigation revealed Page and the 63-year-old male victim had a verbal argument. Page left the area after the argument and returned with an aluminum pipe, which caused the victim to fear his safety. Page then approached the victim and hit him with a closed fist causing visible swelling. After the incident, Page left the location and was taken into custody at his residence in Bridgeville.

He was transported to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (felony)
  • Aggravated Menacing (felony)
  • Assault 3rd Degree

Page was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $27,000 unsecured bond.

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