HARRINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a woman from Lincoln after authorities say she used pepper spray on another woman during an argument at the Delaware State Fair on Friday morning. The incident unfolded shortly after 11 a.m. on July 25th near Gate 7 of the fairgrounds. According to police reports, a dispute began inside a vehicle transporting the victim and two others: a man and Caitlynn Scott, 28, of Lincoln. Officers say the conflict escalated as they drove toward Sussex County, prompting the victim to request being dropped at Harrington Casino.
Upon arrival at the fairgrounds, police say the man compelled the woman to exit the car. As the victim attempted to retrieve her belongings from the vehicle, Scott allegedly discharged pepper spray directly at her face. The suspects then left the location before authorities arrived. Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital where she was treated for injuries related to the chemical exposure.
Police later stopped the suspect vehicle in Milford and took both the 26-year-old man and Scott into custody without incident. Scott is charged with second-degree assault, a felony offense. She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on an unsecured $3,000 bond. The male suspect, who faces a misdemeanor assault-related charge, was also released following arrest. The state police investigation into the incident continues.
Photo: Caitlynn Scott, 28, of Lincoln DE | dsp.delaware.gov