Man wanted for attempted murder in Bridgeville arrested at routine traffic stop

Man wanted for attempted murder in Bridgeville arrested at routine traffic stop

Bridgeville, DE-A Greenwood man is in jail after shooting another man in Bridgeville back in December. Police have arrested a suspect wanted for that crime.

According to the Delaware State Police:

Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-oldKasandan Clantonof Greenwood for attempted murder and related charges.

On December 4, 2020, at approximately 10:15 a.m., troopers responded to Mill Park Drive, Bridgeville, for a reported shooting. Upon arrival troopers discovered a 47-year-old male victim was shot and drove himself to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Through investigative measures, Kasandan Clanton was determined to be the suspect in this incident, and an arrest warrant was obtained for attempted murder.

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On March 10, 2021, Delaware State Police located and apprehended Clanton during a traffic stop as the vehicle he was a passenger in was traveling eastbound on SR 16. Clanton was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

  • Attempt to Commit 1st Degree Murder (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony)
  • Criminal Mischief under $1,000
  • Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $126,100.00 cash bond.

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