Millsboro man arrested on his 10th DUI after crashing pickup into a fence

(Charles Smith, mugshot, Image credit: Delaware State Police)

On April 1, the Delaware State Police reported arresting 54-year-old Charles Smith of Millsboro, Delaware, following the man’s 10^th DUI offense.  Police began their investigation following a crash that went down in Millsboro on Thursday morning.

On March 31 at approximately 11:19 a.m., troopers responded to Main Street south of Daisey Road in Millsboro after receiving a report that a white Dodge Ram had struck a fence at that location.  It was reported that the male driver of the pickup was attempting to flee the scene on foot. Troopers responded and located the suspect, identified as Charles Smith, walking just south of the collision scene.

Upon contact, troopers immediately detected an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from Smith – and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer inquiry revealed that Smith’s driver’s license was revoked and he had been arrested for nine prior DUI offenses. The inebriated Smith was taken into custody and transported to State Police headquarters where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony)
• Leaving the Scene of a Property Collision Accident
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Provide Information at a Collision Scene
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failed to Remain Within a Single Lane
• Failure to Report a Collision to the Police

Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,500 cash bond.

(Source:  Delaware State Police)

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