20080606 Westminster Police Department Domestic Assault Investigated

Westminster Police Department Domestic Assault Investigated

Captain Gerry Frischkorn

News Release

June 6, 2008

The Westminster Police Department is currently investigating a domestic related assault which occurred on June 6, 2008 at approximately 0230 hours in the 1800 block of Ewing Dr., Westminster.

The suspect, Mary Julieanne Phillips, age 43, threw what is believed to be hot cooking oil on her husband, Daniel Patrick Phillips, age 45, resulting in extensive burns to his face and torso.

Mr. Phillips was transported to Bayview Hospital where he remains for treatment of the extensive burns that he received in the assault. Mr. Phillips is listed in guarded condition.

Mary Phillips fled the area after the assault and a broadcast to neighboring police jurisdictions resulted in Mary Phillips being located by the Pennsylvania State Police at approximately 0530 hours on Route 214 west of the Susquehanna Trail near Loganville, Pa. Mary Phillips remains in the custody of the Pennsylvania State Police in Shrewsbury, Pa. pending extradition proceedings.

A warrant for Mary Phillips has been issued charging the following violations:

First Degree Assault

Second Degree Assault

Reckless Endangerment