DE DOJ Employee Arrested for DUI

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An employee in the AG’s office was arrested Tuesday, September 9^th for driving under the influence. Delaware State Police were called to St Georges Tech around 3pm for a crash in the school parking lot. The School Resource Officer was notified that a Tesla was traveling erratically in the wrong direction through the parking lot and struck three other vehicles. While speaking with the driver 45 year old Andrew Naylor of Wilmington, the SRO smelled an odor of alcohol and a search of the Tesla turned up multiple bottle of alcoholic beverages. Two drivers of the struck vehicles were taken to an area hospital – the third driver declined medical treatment. Police day Naylor was also taken to an area hospital for evaluation and a blood search warrant was obtained for DUI. Police say no students or staff members were injured and school operations were not disrupted. Naylor is charged with 1^st and 2^nd degree vehicular assault and DUI. He was released on an $1100 unsecured bond. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that Andrew Naylor will no longer be employed at the DOJ.

Statement from AG Jennings on the arrest of Andrew Naylor:

“We were shocked and dismayed to learn of the arrest of one of our employees for driving under the influence and injuring multiple drivers on the premises of St. George’s Technical High School on September 9th.

This case, like any other against a member of the justice system, raises understandable questions about how accountability can be guaranteed. The entire purpose of the law is to guarantee that the rules are the same regardless of the individuals involved. I am committed to upholding that ideal. 

 

As a threshold matter, the defendant will no longer be employed at the DOJ, full stop. 

 

As to prosecution, the defendant’s case has been  specially assigned to experienced prosecutors in a different office, county, and division from the employee.  The defendant was an employee of our Civil Division and has no professional relationship with these prosecutors.  

 

This is unacceptable conduct and we do not tolerate it. I am proud beyond words of my employees, and each of them understands that they are ambassadors for the justice system both on and off the clock. Their character matters as much as their talent. And while I empathize with the scourge of addiction, I also believe that empathy must be balanced with accountability. My thoughts are with the victims as they heal.”