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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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Another Incident in Multiple DUI Offender Arrest – Seventh Offense DUI
Released Saturday, May 16, 2009
Milton – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 45 year old Milford Man for a seventh offense of Driving under the Influence after he was observed driving erratically by a Delaware State Trooper on Cedar Creek Road in Milton yesterday at approximately 4:00 pm.
The trooper was on patrol when he observed a pick-up truck traveling in front of his patrol vehicle begin to drive across the center line of the roadway. This occurred several times and then the pick-up began to drive off the right shoulder of the road.
The trooper conducted a traffic stop and encountered Jeffrey H. Salevan, 45 of Milford as the operator. In the passenger seat was a 10 year old Milford girl that was the daughter of a friend of his. The trooper immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol and observed in plain view of the truck several open beer cans including one in the center console.
A standard DUI investigation ensued and Mr. Salevan failed field sobriety tests. A computer check of his license status revealed his drivers license was suspended an that he had six prior DUI convictions on 03/16/02, 07/01/97, 03/01/96, 02/03/92, 05/30/89 and 02/05/88.
He was taken into custody without incident and arrested for Felony DUI, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Drinking while Driving, Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License, Failure to Drive within Lane Markings and Possession of a Suspended Driver’s License. He was incarcerated at the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $5000.00 cash only bail.
Jeffrey H. Salevan
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