Anthony Yates
Authorities have charged a Virginia man with multiple offenses after he allegedly stabbed his fiancée in their apartment. Officials revealed they were recently engaged.
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What happened: According to a news release by the Howard County Police Department (HCPD), officers responded to a scene at an apartment in the 3100 block of West Springs Drive, Ellicott City. The incident occurred on September 18 at around 3:06 PM.
- The initial police report explained that detectives were investigating a fatal stabbing in which one person was killed. Officers confirmed they located a woman suffering from stab wounds and pronounced her dead at the scene.
- Authorities did not name a suspect at first, but said, “The incident is not believed to be random and police have identified and detained a subject known to the victim.” They also claimed the victim “was targeted.”
- HCPD later confirmed the victim was 44-year-old Shelaya Broadwater. Officers arrested 34-year-old Rondale Dickerson in connection with the stabbing on September 19. Authorities claim the couple were recently engaged, and the motive remains unknown.
Officers Reportedly Picked Up The Virginia Man At A Walmart
Engaged a week prior: News outlet WMAR cites charging documents revealing that Broadwater and Dickerson got engaged on September 11.
- The charging documents reportedly state that the 911 caller said their mother was in the bathroom with multiple stab wounds. Police learned that Dickerson was angry earlier in the day and started banging on the apartment door. The 911 caller allegedly left the apartment and found their mother dead when they returned.
- Per WMAR, police responded to a welfare check at a Walmart a few hours later. Security escorted a man out of the building owing to “something not being right.” Officers identified the man as Dickerson. He was reportedly shirtless and had cuts on his arms and hands.
- The suspect allegedly denied being in the apartment but later admitted to being there when officers pointed out holes in his story. Per the HCPD, authorities are charging Dickerson with first and second-degree murder, assault, and home invasion. An investigation remains ongoing.
