State Police Arrest Ocean View Woman for Assaulting Senior

Date Posted: Thursday, April 25th, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested 48-year-old Regina Bonacquisti of Ocean View, Delaware, for felony assault of a senior citizen.

On April 23, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers responded to an assault in the 37000 block of Mahogany Street near Ocean View. When troopers arrived, they spoke with a 66-year-old woman who said that she was assaulted by a woman, later identified as Regina Bonacquisti. During the investigation, troopers learned that the 66-year-old woman was in the driveway of a house when Bonacquisti, who she does not know, aggressively approached her from the roadway, assaulted her, and damaged her vehicle. After the assault, Bonacquisti left the scene. The victim was taken to an area hospital for her injuries. Warrants were obtained for Bonacquisti's arrest.

On April 24, 2024, Bonacquisti was arrested and taken to Ocean View Police Department, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $2,700 cash bond.

• Assault 2^nd Degree - Victim is Over the Age of 62 (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,500
• Disorderly Conduct

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