Frankford, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Richard Howard, 37, of Frankford, Wednesday night on criminal charges after being involved in a domestic incident and resisting arrest.

On December 22, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Echo Ct. for a domestic related complaint. The investigation determined Richard Howard had thrown a cell phone at his stepfather, causing a minor physical injury. When two troopers assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 4 attempted to take Howard into custody, he resisted arrest with force. During a significant struggle, both troopers were struck multiple times by Howard causing minor injury before eventually being taken into custody. The troopers did not require medical attention. Howard was not injured during the altercation.

He was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 4 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Resisting Arrest With Force (Felony)
• Two Counts- Assault Third Degree
• Offensive Touching to Law Enforcement

Howard was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,000.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

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