MILLSBORO, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old Nicole P. Pezold of Lewes on felony domestic-related charges.
Police said that that on the evening of May 29, troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of Teal Court in Millsboro, for a domestic incident.
Upon arrival, troopers made contact with the 34-year-old man, who was Pezold’s ex-boyfriend.
The investigation determined Pezold, the victim, and their two children went on a day trip so Pezold could spend time with the children.
Police said that during the outing, Pezold and the victim got into an argument that turned physica.l.
During the dispute, Pezold became extremely upset and pulled out a machete that was in her ex-boyfriend's car and threatened him with it, according to police.
Troopers said that once returning to the house, Pezold took the victim’s car without authorization and fled the area.
A computer check revealed Pezold is a person prohibited from possessing a deadly weapon.
On June 14, Pezold was arrested and charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (felony)
- Aggravated menacing (felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (felony)
- Assault 3rd Degree
- Terroristic Threatening
- Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2 counts)
She was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court and issued a $77,000 cash bond and was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution.
