Lewes man behind bars after firing handgun at female friend

Timothy Littleton.

LEWES, Del. – A Lewes man is behind bars after police say he shot at a female acquaintance.

On January 14th, around 11:17 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 20,000 block of Plantations Road for a report of shots fired. Investigators say 33-year-old Timothy Littleton was involved in an argument with a 37-year-old female friend inside the home. During the argument, police say Littleton brandished a handgun at the victim.

As the victim ran from the home, police say Littleton fired a single shot at her. The victim was not hurt, and was able to call police. When troopers arrived, they secured a perimeter, and found Littleton in the woods behind the home. Police say Littleton did not comply with their demands, and was arrested after a trooper used a taser device on him.

Troopers were able to recover a Smith and Wesson handgun on the ground near Littleton. There were three children inside the home during the incident, say police.

Littleton is charged with aggravated menacing, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and resisting arrest. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #3, and taken to Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,000.