Troopers Arrest Rehoboth Beach Woman Following HOA Dispute

Date Posted: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old Jennifer August of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for felony offenses following a Homeowners Association (HOA) dispute in Rehoboth Beach on Monday.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 9:49 a.m., troopers responded to a property on Black Duck Reach in Rehoboth Beach for a report of a female resident causing a disturbance. When troopers arrived, they learned that a member of the HOA, and contractors were clearing ivy on a fence within an easement on Black Duck Reach. While working, a resident who lives next to the easement, identified as Jennifer August, approached the group, and began arguing with them. During the argument, August threatened one of the contractors with a pair of scissors, threw debris on another contractor, and sprayed the HOA member with an unknown liquid. August was located at her residence and taken into custody without incident.

August was taken to Troop 7, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $20,000 unsecured bond.