Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Man for Assault at Wilmington Area Restaurant

Date Posted: Monday, May 12th, 2025

Lucy's Pizza

The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Auston Pratt of Wilmington, Delaware, for assault and related charges after he caused a disturbance at a Wilmington area restaurant on Wednesday.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:37 a.m., troopers responded to Lucy’s Restaurant, located at 3840 North Market Street, Wilmington, for a report of a customer acting in a disorderly manner. Upon arriving, troopers learned that the suspect, identified as Auston Pratt, entered the shop, and caused a disturbance by arguing with employees and patrons. Pratt refused to comply with multiple requests by employees to leave the business, and threatened to kill one of the employees. Pratt then approached the employee, and a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation, Pratt punched the employee multiple times, and obstructed his breathing with his arm around the employee’s neck. Pratt and the employee were ultimately separated prior to troopers arriving. Pratt was taken into custody by troopers without incident.

The employee was evaluated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Pratt was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries sustained during the altercation.

After he was released from the hospital, Pratt was taken to Troop 1, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $5,500 secured bond.