Delaware State Police asking for help in locating wanted man

Delaware State Police are asking for the public's help in locating 30-year-old Gerald Spruell, of Philadelphia, PA who is wanted in connection with a domestic incident which took place at a residence in the 300 block of S. Marshview Terrace.

Police say the incident began at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Friday when Troopers responded to the S. Marshview Terrace address for an alarm activation. Upon arrival, Troopers met a 47-year-old woman who said that an ex-boyfriend of hers, identified as Gerald Spruell, had forced himself into her home and then held her against her will in her bedroom as she attempted to escape.

Troopers say they made brief contact with Spruell as they arrived, however he fled in a car after being ordered to remain at the scene. Police say a subsequent search of the area for Spruell was unsuccessful.

Spruell is described as a black male, 5'6", 190 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen operating a black Nissan Altima with tinted windows and license plate cover bearing an unknown Pennsylvania registration.

Police say Spruell currently has warrants on file for: Burglary 2nd Degree, Stalking, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree, Offensive Touching, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest.

If anyone has information regarding Gerald Spruell's' whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 3 at 302-697-4454 or call 911. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.