The White Pine County sheriffs Department is searching for an Ely man who viciously beat his ex-wife almost to death.
Benjamin B. Delgrande age 35 of Ely is wanted for kidnapping in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree resulting in substantial bodily harm, coercion, attempted murder, domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm and domestic battery strangulation. Bail has been set at one million dollars.
According to police reports deputies investigation were called by Delgrande’s ex-wife, Shannan Breitrick also of Ely. Deputies reported that Breitrick had sustained multiple head injuries and requested an ambulance respond for medical treatment. Breitrick was taken to E.R. By ambulance and due to the extensiveness of her injuries was life flighted to another hospital facility.
She identified Delgrande who had fled the area. An arrest warrant was obtained from Ely Justice Court.
The incident occurred on June 14th.
“We thought we had pretty good leads on Delgrande’s location but they fizzled out,” said White Pine under Sheriff Scott Henroid explaining the two week delay between the beating and the press release calling for the public’s help.
The press release not only asked for help but also warned “anyone who is harboring Delgrande or assisting him in evading law enforcement will be prosecuted according to the laws of the State of Nevada.”
Judging by the response the story received when it was published on line Tuesday that help will soon be forth coming.
“The story is being intensely followed not only from Ely but all parts of White Pine, Elko and Eureka counties, as well as the rest of Nevada and rural Utah,” said High Desert Advocate publisher Howard Copelan.
The major reason for the interest may be due to Shannan Breitrick position in the community. The long time UPS driver Breitrick is known and well liked to virtually everyone in the community.
“She drove and delivered in Ely and all the rural routes,” said one resident. “She is just a wonderful person.”
Breitrick is expected to be release from hospital sometime this week, said Henroid.
According to the White Pine County Clerk’s off Delgrande and Breitrick were divorced in April 2014.
Anyone with information on Delgrande and where he might be located is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 775-289-8808.
