The Delaware State Police arrested 21-year-old Luchiano Diaz of Wilmington, DE, 20-year-old Jazzlyn Johnson of Wilmington, DE, 20-year-old Joseph Brown-Terry of Salem, New Jersey, 18-year-old Curtis Miller of Wilmington, DE, 18-year-old Quamere Britt of New Castle, DE, and a 16-year-old male from New Castle, DE, for multiple offenses stemming from an attack on a Food Lion employee on Friday afternoon in New Castle.
On June 20, 2025, at approximately 1:31 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion, located at 1200 Beaverbrook Plaza, New Castle, for a report of an assault involving multiple suspects. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned that the 18-year-old victim was working at the register when he was approached by 8 unknown suspects, and attacked. The victim was kicked and punched by 6 of the suspects, while one of the suspects stood next to the group with a baby in her arms, and another suspect appeared to be filming the attack. During the assault, the victim fell to the ground, and lost consciousness as the suspects continued to kick and punch him. While the suspects ran out of the store, witnesses reported one of the suspects threatened to return to the store and kill the victim. The suspects fled from the shopping center in 2 vehicles, which were identified as a dark-colored Nissan Murano, and a dark-colored Ford Taurus, both with Delaware registration.
The victim was taken to an area hospital by EMS for serious injuries to his head.
Following the assault, a New Castle County Police Department Officer observed the Nissan fail to stop at a stop sign as it was fleeing from the shopping center, and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Troopers responded to the traffic stop, and learned the Nissan was one of the suspect vehicles. Further investigation revealed the Nissan’s 4 occupants, identified as Jazzlyn Johnson, Joseph Brown-Terry, Curtis Miller, and a 16-year-old male, were 4 of the 8 suspects involved in the assault. The 4 suspects were taken into custody without incident. Troopers searched the area for the Ford, which was not located. Through investigative means, and with the assistance of Probation and Parole, troopers identified 2 of the 4 suspects that fled in the Ford as Quamere Britt, and Luchiano Diaz. Troopers continue investigating this incident as the 2 remaining suspects that fled in the Ford, an unknown male, and an unknown female, have not been identified.
On June 20, 2025, Johnson, Brown-Terry, Miller, and the 16-year-old suspect were taken to Troop 2, where they were each charged with multiple crimes. On June 22, 2025, troopers, with the assistance of Probation and Parole, located Britt and Diaz, and took them into custody without incident. Britt and Diaz were taken to Troop 2, where they were each charged for multiple crimes.
Diaz was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $17,500 cash bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
Johnson was taken to Troop 2, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $17,100 cash bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
Brown-Terry was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an $8,550 cash bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
Miller was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $17,100 cash bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
Britt was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $17,500 cash bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
16-year-old was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on a $5,600 secured bond.
- Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Riot – Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Terroristic Threatening
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Committed a Crime Child Witnessed by Sight/Sound
- Disorderly Conduct
Troopers continue investigating this assault, and are asking anyone who witnessed this incident, or has information regarding this case to contact Corporal H. Swain by calling 302-834-2620. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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