Magnolia- The Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Tamia Richardson on multiple counts of reckless endangering after she fired multiple gunshots inside of her residence.

The incident occurred on November 11, 2021, at approximately 3:00 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence on Douglas Fir Road, Magnolia, DE for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival it was learned that Tamia had a physical altercation with a 21-year-old male acquaintance inside of the residence. During the altercation Tamia displayed a handgun and fired multiple gunshots. A 44-year-old male and two children ages 1 and 4 were inside of the residence during the incident. Troopers responded set up a perimeter to the residence and ordered Tamia outside. She was taken into custody without incident. The 21-year-old male left the scene prior to police arrival.  There were no reports of injury as a result of this incident.

Tamia was transported to Troop 3 where she charged with the following:

• Reckless Endanger First Degree (Felony)- 3 counts
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Tamia was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on $12,500 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 111221 1033

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