Posts Tagged ‘DUI’
Magnolia woman charged with vehicular assault, DUI in Felton crash
Pittsville man charged with DUI after crash in Wicomico County
A Pittsville, Maryland man was arrested on DUI charges in Wicomico County after police say he drove drunk and struck a telephone pole. Maryland State Police were called to a single vehicle crash around 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Old Ocean City Road and Bent Pine Road. Troopers arrived and met with the…
Read MoreLaurel man charged with 5th DUI after rear-ending van at red light
Delaware State Police arrested and charged a man with his 5th DUI after he rear-ended a vehicle at a red light near Laurel. According to State Police, the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. Wednesday when troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Sussex Highway, south of Trussum Pond Road. Further investigation revealed…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with 7th Felony Offense DUI
A Delaware State Trooper was flagged down at the Long Neck McDonald’s on Friday and told of a disorderly customer yelling and screaming from his vehicle. Troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Levi Stilwell of Millsboro, who appeared to be intoxicated and showed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation was started and a computer…
Read MoreSalisbury man facing DUI charges after crashing into electric pole, police say
A Salisbury man was arrested on DUI charges after police say he knocked down an electric pole in Parsonsburg, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, troopers and EMS were called to the 31000 block of Old Ocean City Road at Mt. Vernon Avenue for reports of a single vehicle crash. When police arrived they discovered…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Arrested for 5th Offense DUI
A Laurel woman has been charged after a crash Thursday in Frankford at Berry Street and Route 113. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Gloria Smith failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with a truck. Police smelled alcohol on Smith and a DUI investigation was started. A computer check showed that…
Read MoreCrash Leads to 3rd Offense DUI Charge for Laurel Man
A Laurel man has been charged after a crash in the area of Hitch Pond and Shiloh Church Roads Friday night. Delaware State Police contacted the driver, 61 year old William Smith and smelled alcohol. A DUI investigation showed Smith had two previous DUI convictions and that he took a turn at too high a…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested in Milford on 6th DUI Offense
Milford Police say they arrested a Frankford man for his sixth offense of Driving Under the Influence in the early morning hours of Sunday following a car crash. Police say around 1:32 a.m. on July 14th, they responded to Northwest Front Street for a single vehicle crash, witnessing a Chevy Silverado crashed into a sign…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Charged after Powellville Crash
A single vehicle crash early this morning on Mount Hermon Road at Sayers Lane in Powellville resulted in charges for a Salisbury man. Maryland State Police say 50 year old Samuel Gill lost control of his Honda and struck several mailboxes before going into a ditch and overturning several times. Gill was taken to PRMC…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with DUI Hit-and-Run
Delaware State Police have arrested and charged a Dover man after he led hit a vehicle and fled, leading Troopers on a chase, all while under the influence of alcohol. Troopers say the incident happened shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning in the area of Steele Drive in Kent Acres in Dover. 25-year-old John L.…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged with 5th DUI after Shawnee Road Crash
A crash Saturday night just before 10 led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Delaware State Police found a vehicle overturned near Shawnee Road and Harvest Lane in Greenwood. When troopers contacted the driver, 53 year old Patricia Prettyman, they smelled alcohol. A computer check showed Prettyman had four previous DUI convictions. Two passengers…
Read MoreDUI Charges After Wicomico County Crash Friday
A crash just before 8pm at Route 50 and Sixty Foot Road in Wicomico County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police say the driver of a Honda failed to slow in time to avoid colliding with the rear of a BMW which was stopped for a red light. No injuries were reported. Police…
Read MoreDUI Suspect Arrested After Hit and Run Crash in Salisbury
Maryland State Police tell WGMD they have arrested a suspect who initially crashed his vehicle and fled the scene in Salisbury on Wednesday. The incident happened around 8 a.m. in the area of Route 50 and Naylor Mill Road. Troopers say the driver of a black 2002 Ford F150 struck two vehicles, a 2019 Hyundai…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Lewes on 5th DUI
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Dover man for driving under the influence of alcohol, on his fifth offense. The incident took place on Saturday around 7:34 p.m. when a Trooper observed a white pickup truck on Beaver Dam Road in Lewes swerving to the right, crossing the solid white line numerous times.…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested After Early Morning Chase
A Selbyville man has been arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase early this morning. Just after 2am, Troopers spotted a Trailblazer speeding on Route 54 in the area of the Treasure Beach Campground, but when the trooper tried to stop the vehicle he was lead on a 9-minute chase. The chase ended…
Read MoreWorcester Deputy Struck During Traffic Stop on Route 90
A Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night. The Deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Route 90 near Racetrack Road when he was struck in his back by a passing vehicle driven by 62 year old William Mott of Ocean Pines. Officials say the driver didn’t stop – but left…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Arrested After Chase in Oak Orchard Area
A Smyrna man has been charged after leading Delaware State Police on a chase while driving under the influence of drugs Thursday night. Police spotted a Ford Ranger on Cannon Road near Millsboro just after 7pm with no brake lights. Police tried to stop the vehicle which turned onto Route 24 westbound and then speeding…
Read MoreMassachusetts Driver Charged with DUI & Vehicular Assault in Georgetown Crash
A Massachusetts man is charged with multiple counts of vehicular assault after a crash Saturday evening in the area of Deer Forest Road and Route 113 north of Georgetown. Delaware State Police say an Explorer driven by a 26 year old Ellendale man was stopped for a red light on Route 113 when he was…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with 6th DUI
An accident at Savannah Road and Coastal Highway in Lewes Saturday evening led to the arrest of a Lewes man. Delaware State Police were called for a crash just after 7:30pm and found a pickup truck had rear-ended a Honda Accord. Police smelled alcohol on the driver of the truck, 63 year old John Trala,…
Read MorePolice Crack Down on Drunk and Aggressive Driving on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Maryland State Police’s Salisbury Barrack says they took part in statewide efforts over the weekend to reduce the instances of impaired, aggressive or distracted driving. It’s part of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s efforts of part of a nationwide campaign known as “Toward Zero Deaths.” From the Salisbury Barrack, Troopers conducted 326 traffic stops, issued…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged With 4th DUI Offense
Milford Police say they have arrested 34-year-old Juan Cortez-Reyes of Milford for his 4th offense of driving under the influence. On Saturday, officers received a call from a concerned citizen about a potentially impaired driver. An officer from the Patrol Division located the vehicle on North Walnut Street. An officer from the Patrol Division activated…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged with 5th DUI
Milford Police have arrested a Magnolia man for driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities say 55-year-old William Bronson has been charged with his 5th DUI. On Thursday, February 7, authorities conducted a traffic stop on North DuPont Boulevard (U.S. Route 113) near Northwest 10th Street. Police tell WGMD they observed Bronson’s Chevrolet Suburban drifting…
Read MoreBethany Beach Woman Arrested for Fourth DUI
Rehoboth Beach Police say they’ve arrested and charged a Bethany Beach woman for her fourth DUI offense, after they were called for a report of a disorderly person at a restaurant. The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Jennie Martin. Authorities say around 9 p.m. they arrived at the Blackwall Hitch restaurant on Rehoboth Avenue…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by Ellendale PD Leads to Fugitive Arrest
A traffic stop by Ellendale Police Saturday night led to the arrest of a wanted Seaford man. Police stopped 35 year old Kendy Despinasse of Seaford and found he was wanted in both Kent and Sussex Counties – and by the State of Maryland. Ellendale Police have charged Despinasse for a traffic violations and DUI. …
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
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