Two arrests made after child stabbed in Ellendale

ELLENDALE — Two arrests were made after a stabbing left a child in critical condition Thursday, Delaware State Police said.

Authorities said that at approximately 10:51 a.m., troopers responded to Bayhealth – Sussex Campus, for a possible stabbing. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 12-year-old victim had been brought to the hospital, by a family member, after being stabbed at a home on the 18000 block of Sharon’s Road, police said.

According to police, during the investigation, detectives learned that Darris McGlotten, stabbed the victim in the chest while the victim was sleeping. Detectives also learned that his Jamesneta McGlotten, Darris McGlotten’s mother, was aware that the victim had been seriously injured yet failed to seek medical or police assistance, police said.

Mr. McGlotten was charged with first-degree attempted murder and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $420,000 cash bond.

Ms. McGlotten was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and released on her own recognizance.

Investigation continues and police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Z. Spudis by calling 302-752-3795. 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.