Delaware State Police Friday August 13, investigated a domestic complaint on Old Stage Road in Delmar.
Troopers responded to the residence of the 43-year-old victim, a Delmar woman. Troopers learned that the victim and Olen T. White, 31 also of Delmar, became involved in a verbal argument over relationship issues.
The argument escalated as White became irate and began throwing items around the residence and damaging items belonging to the victim. The victim, seeking help, attempted to call family members, however White took the phone away from her and damaged it as well. The victim next entered a bedroom and locked the door only to have White kick open the door. When the victim attempted to leave the residence, White again prevented her free movement by blocking the exit. Troopers were advised that White grabbed a 12-gauge pump action Mossberg shotgun and racked the action attempting to intimidate the victim.
The victim shortly thereafter fled the residence and was able to contact the police. State Police arrested White without incidence at his residence, charging him with aggravated menacing, unlawful imprisonment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. White was incarcerated into Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $9,000 cash bail. No photo available.
