Troopers Arrest Ellendale Man for DUI and Gun Offenses Following Crash in Harbeson
Delaware State Police have arrested a 33-year-old Ellendale man for DUI, gun, and crash related offenses following a crash that occurred earlier this week in Harbeson. According to State Police, on July 1st at approximately 8:35 a.m., a Ford F-750 was heading southbound on Harbeson Road north of Lewes-Georgetown Highway. For unknown reasons, the Ford left the southbound lane of travel and as a result hit several parked vehicles on Harbeson Road. After the crash, James Fisher was seen hiding a bag behind a tree. When troopers arrived, they noted signs of impairment and conducted field sobriety tests. The hidden bag was found to contain stolen firearms, ammunition, and ballistic vests. Fisher had minor injuries but declined hospital transport. Fisher, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested and taken to Troop 7. He was charged with several firearm-related crimes, and is now at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $25,530 secured bond.
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List of Charges:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
- Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated, or Altered Serial Number (Felony)
- Theft of a Firearm (Felony) – 4 counts
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
- Other Traffic Violations