Delaware State Police have charged a Newark woman with multiple felonies after she allegedly attacked an officer during a vehicle theft investigation Wednesday night.
Rebecca Weatherly, 36, was arrested following an incident that began around 6:15 p.m. on April 8, 2026, when law enforcement received a stolen car report at Christiana Mall on Christiana Mall Drive. Investigators determined that a victim’s Toyota Camry had been taken and later traced the vehicle to a home on the unit block of Jamison Street in Newark.
When officers arrived at the location, they discovered the missing Toyota and witnessed Weatherly getting into the car to take items from its interior. As law enforcement moved to apprehend her, Weatherly fought back against the arrest and hit one of the troopers, inflicting minor injuries to the officer. She was then successfully detained, and during a search, police found the stolen vehicle’s keys in her possession.
Following her arrest, Weatherly was transported to Troop 6 headquarters where she faced formal charges. She appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 2 for arraignment and was subsequently housed at the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution under a $3,500 cash bond.
The charges against Weatherly include:
• Assault Second Degree Injure a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
