DSP Arrest Millsboro Man after Stabbing and Pursuit at Long Neck
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A Millsboro man has been arrested on felony assault and DUI charges after a stabbing and pursuit Saturday night in Long Neck. Delaware State Police were called to the Crab Barn around 9pm Saturday and learned that a 44 year old man had been stabbed by a man identified as 67 year old Douglas Clay of Millsboro after a disagreement over a seat at the bar.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital – Clay left on a motorcycle – troopers attempted a traffic stop on Indian Mission Road, but Clay sped off leading police along rural roads before finally stopping in Milton where he was arrested.
Clay was taken to a hospital for a medical issue and troopers observed signs of impairment. After being released from the hospital, Clay was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below:
- Assault 1st Degree – Intentional Serious Injury (Felony)
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- 4th Offense DUI (Felony)
- Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Multiple Pursuit Related Traffic Offenses
Clay was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $129, 018 cash bond.