University of Delaware Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who is unaffiliated with the University and charged him with two felony-level offenses.

Newark Police responded to the city’s East Main Street at approximately 2:26 p.m. on Nov. 19 following a report of an assault that had occurred minutes earlier. 

A man meeting the available description — later identified as Khiry Karim, 34 — was stopped by Newark Police and University of Delaware Police. Karim physically resisted arrest and, during an altercation, bit a UD Police officer on the wrist. Karim and the officer were transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. 

UD Police charged Karim with two felony offenses: resisting arrest and second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer. Arraignment of Karim will be coordinated upon his release from Christiana Hospital.

Resources

Members of the University community are reminded to be vigilant: If you see something, say something. Be aware of your surroundings. Lock doors and windows. Call 911 to report suspicious activity. The University of Delaware Police Department is committed to assisting victims. The UD Helpline provides crisis support and victim advocacy and is available 24/7 by calling (302) 831-1001. Read more about UD’s campus and community services and resources, victim support services, and complainant resources.

A wealth of resources and services is available to you through UD if you believe you are a victim of a crime. There are countless other resources available at UD to support you on your path to success — from student counseling and diversity and inclusion, to overall student wellbeing.

For additional information on safety and wellness topics at UD, visit www.udel.edu/students/safety/.

Members of the UD community are encouraged to download a free smartphone app, LiveSafe, that lets users submit tips to police, receive important broadcast notifications and contact the University of Delaware Police Department directly. To learn more, visit this LiveSafe website.

Subscribe to UDaily for a UD Campus Safety Update email whenever an article about a police investigation is posted on UDaily.