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Troopers Arrest Bridgeville Man for Aggravated Menacing


Date Posted: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jacob Shade of Bridgeville, Delaware, for aggravated menacing that occurred in Seaford.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m., troopers were contacted by a 42-year-old victim at Royal Farms, located at 8800 Concord Road in Seaford, who reported an aggravated menacing. Troopers learned that the victim was involved in an argument on the 1500 block of Middleford Road with the suspect, later identified as Jacob Shade. During the argument, Shade pulled a gun and pressed it against the victim’s chest. The victim was not hurt, and troopers obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Shade was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $25,000 cash bond.

  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
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