Claymont – The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Joseph Williams of New Castle, DE, in connection with a stabbing that took place at the AutoZone.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:32 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the AutoZone located at 2407 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. A 25-year-old victim engaged in a verbal argument with Williams, an employee of the business after an acquaintance of the victim spun the tires to his vehicle while exiting the parking lot. The verbal argument then transformed into a physical altercation. During the altercation, Williams stabbed the victim in the torso with a knife. Troopers responded to the scene and took Williams into custody without incident. Upon taking Williams into custody, troopers recovered the folding knife still on Williams person. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Williams was transported back to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of A Felony (Felony)
• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Williams was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and posted bail on $30,000 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 042321 1052

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