Hair Salon Dispute Ends in Pepper Spray Arrest

State of DE - On July 22, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Thestylistmk, located at 3650 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware for a report of an assault.

The investigation found that a customer had received hair services from 22-year-old Mykahya Pritchett, of Bear, Delaware. After the appointment, the customer and the customer's parents got into a dispute with Pritchett over the price and the services provided.

Troopers learned that the customer paid part of the bill. Pritchett then followed the family outside and pepper sprayed all three of them.

Two of the three victims were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. The third victim was not hurt.

After the investigation, troopers obtained a warrant for Pritchett's arrest.

On July 23, 2026, troopers went back to the salon and took Pritchett into custody without incident. She was taken to Troop 6, where she was charged with three counts of Assault Second Degree, a felony.

Pritchett was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court. She was released after posting a $15,000 cash bond.

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