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Road Rage Incident Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested

1/8/2026

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Delaware State Police arrested 49-year-old James Atkins of Newark on January 6, 2026, on felony assault charges in a road rage incident.
Atkins followed a woman into a parking lot outside Aspira Delaware and blocked her exit with his truck.
Atkins allegedly pepper-sprayed the woman.
A second confrontation ensued, damaging Atkins's truck and leaving the woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Delaware State Police arrested 49-year-old James Atkins of Newark on January 6, 2026, on felony assault charges in a road rage incident.
Atkins followed a woman into a parking lot outside Aspira Delaware and blocked her exit with his truck.
Atkins allegedly pepper-sprayed the woman.
A second confrontation ensued, damaging Atkins's truck and leaving the woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.