Harrington Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop
August 12, 2025/
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A Harrington man has been charged after a traffic stop in Felton on Monday. Delaware State Police spotted an SUV on Holly Spring Road with no license plate. A traffic stop was made and the driver – 61 year old Paul Messick of Harrington – showed signs of impairment while speaking with troopers. Field sobriety tests showed Messick was under the influence and computer check showed 5 prior DUI-related convictions – and no valid driver’s license. Messick was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
- 6th Offense DUI (Felony)
- Driving without a Valid License
- Expired Tags
Messick was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,101 secured bond.