DSP Arrest Millsboro Man on DUI & other Charges after a Check on the Welfare
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Delaware State Police were called for an unconscious man behind the wheel of a vehicle parked along the shoulder of Iron Branch Road in Dagsboro on Sunday afternoon. Police found the car – with the driver leaning out the door – windshield wipers and right turn signal activated. Police contacted the driver, 62 year old Kurt Faulkner of Millsboro, who showed signs of impairment – and saw an open bottle of whiskey inside the vehicle.
EMS transported Faulkner to a nearby hospital for evaluation. A computer check showed 4 previous DUI-related convictions and a search of the vehicle turned up 26 baggies of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia.
A blood search warrant was obtained for DUI and Faulkner was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
- 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
- Noncompliance with Conditions of Bond (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Driving While Suspended/Revoked
- Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession
Faulkner was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $ 8,500 cash bond.