Rehoboth Beach, Del. — A homeowner is facing multiple felony charges after a confrontation escalated into violence during a landscaping project in her neighborhood. Delaware State Police arrested 62-year-old Jennifer August on May 19 after an altercation involving a Homeowners Association member and contracted workers on Black Duck Reach. According to authorities, the dispute began when contractors were clearing ivy from a fence located within an easement. August allegedly approached the group, threatened one contractor with a pair of scissors, and hurled debris at another. Police say she then sprayed a liquid substance on an HOA representative, resulting in charges tied to chemical assault.
Investigators confirmed the substance remains unidentified. August was taken into custody at her home and charged with multiple offenses, including three felonies. The Justice of the Peace Court 2 arraigned her the same day. She was released on a $20,000 unsecured bond. Her charges include possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, assault with a disabling chemical spray, aggravated menacing, offensive touching, and disorderly conduct. No serious injuries were reported. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the incident or the condition of those affected.
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