Suspect charged in New Castle Co. officer's death
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) - September 18, 2011
Police say David Salasky was released from Christiana Hospital
on Sunday and charged with first-degree murder and a weapons charge
in the death of Sgt. Joseph Szczerba (ZER'-buh), an 18-year
veteran. Authorities say Salasky was being treated for a medical
condition unrelated to his arrest.
Police say Szczerba chased someone he thought could be a suspect
in a car break-in near New Castle around midnight Thursday and was
stabbed in a struggle.
Three other officers received minor injuries as they struggled
with the man and took him into custody, but authorities say
44-year-old Szczerba was pronounced dead at Christiana Hospital.
Salasky is being held without bail.
