Virginia man arrested for felony assault in delaware
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Virginia Man Arrested for Felony Assault in Delaware

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March 8, 2025

Rehoboth Beach, DE – Delaware State Police arrested Charles Gehman from Lynchburg, Virginia, for felony assault in Rehoboth Beach. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

On March 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., there was a noise report from a protest near Popeye’s on Coastal Highway. During the response, officers discovered a 65-year-old man had been assaulted in the parking lot. The victim sustained minor injuries following a dispute over traffic and parking. Charles Gehman was identified as the suspect.

After the assault, Gehman left in a gray Toyota Corolla with Virginia license plates. Troopers located both the vehicle and Gehman shortly afterward, leading to his arrest without incident.

Gehman was charged at Troop 7 and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3. He was released on a $4,000 unsecured bond. The charge listed is Assault 2nd Degree Causing Injury to a Person over 62, classified as a felony.

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