NEWARK, DE — A Pennsylvania man has been extradited to Delaware and charged following a Newark Police investigation into an alleged assault reported earlier this year.
According to Newark Police, the investigation began on Feb. 3 after a woman reported that she had been assaulted by 25-year-old Christian Womack at a business in the 600 block of South College Avenue.
Police reported that the victim alleged Womack grabbed her by the hair and neck and strangled her, causing difficulty breathing. The victim was later treated at an area hospital and released with minor injuries, according to investigators.
During the investigation, the victim also reported that Womack was allegedly in possession of her vehicle without permission and refused to return it despite repeated requests. Police further reported that the victim alleged Womack had assaulted her during a separate incident several days earlier, causing injuries observed by the investigating officer.
According to police, the victim also reported receiving repeated phone calls and text messages from Womack that caused her alarm and distress.
As a result of the investigation, Newark Police obtained warrants charging Womack with strangulation, third-degree assault, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and harassment.
Police said Womack was arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police on Feb. 4 while allegedly in possession of the vehicle and was taken into custody on separate charges in Pennsylvania. After being held in Pennsylvania, Womack was extradited to Delaware on June 8 to face the Newark charges.
Court records cited by police show Womack was arraigned through Justice of the Peace Court No. 2 and held on $13,000 cash bail related to the Newark case. He was also issued $3,000 cash bail on an unrelated capias. The court ordered that Womack have no contact with the alleged victim and, if released, be subject to GPS monitoring.
Womack was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of bail, according to police.
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