Tech Founder’s Psychotic Breakdown Leads to Child Assault Arrest in Wilmington
Daniel Summers, co-founder of the tech firm Electronic Lab Logs, has been arrested after allegedly attacking a child during a psychotic episode. The incident has raised concerns in Wilmington, NC, where police have taken him into custody for psychiatric evaluation. Once celebrated for his company’s rapid growth, Summers now faces serious legal and health challenges.
Summers and Jeremy Sikorski launched Electronic Lab Logs to notable success. The company secured a $50,000 grant from the NC IDEA SEED program and attracted significant investment. But the pressure of maintaining that growth reportedly worsened Summers’ mental health, leading to his resignation as CEO.
The situation escalated when Summers allegedly assaulted a child while experiencing a psychotic breakdown. Wilmington police detained him shortly after the incident. Authorities have not released further details, and no verified public records confirm the exact nature of the case.
Local business owners, including Tom Harris of Front Street Brewery, have expressed frustration over the incident’s impact on downtown Wilmington. The area’s reputation for safety has been called into question, leaving residents and entrepreneurs unsettled.
Summers remains in custody as he undergoes a psychiatric assessment. The charges against him mark a sharp turn for a once-promising entrepreneur. Meanwhile, the community grapples with the fallout, questioning both the incident’s circumstances and its broader effects on the city.
