Crime & Safety

Delco Man Wanted For Trying To Kill Wife: Police

Police said an Upper Darby man tried to kill his wife over the weekend and ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them.

Wade Whitaker is wanted for allegedly trying to kill his wife.
Wade Whitaker is wanted for allegedly trying to kill his wife. (Upper Darby Police)

UPPER DARBY, PA — Police in Upper Darby are looking for a man who allegedly tried to kill his wife over the weekend.

Wade Whitaker, 63, of Upper Darby, is wanted for attempted homicide and realted crimes, police said.

Whitaker is being charged for attempt homicide and strangulation of his wife on Saturday, May 11, police said

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Upper Darby Police ask anyone with information on Whitaker's whereabouts to contact police at (610) 734-7693 or message police on social media.

Police also urge Whitaker to turn himself in.

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