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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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Ellendale
Man Arrested for Assaulting Trooper Released
Monday, May 11, 2009 Ellendale – The Delaware State Police have
arrested a 41 year old Ellendale man for Assault and Resisting Arrest after
he was located during a suspicious person investigation. Last evening
at approximately 10:21 pm, a Troop 5 patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop
on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Due to recent
burglaries in the area, the trooper activated an ally light on the police
vehicle directed at the suspicious vehicle in an attempt to see who was
inside the car. The vehicle once exposed to the light abruptly drove away.
The trooper concerned as to these actions conducted a traffic stop on the
vehicle on As the traffic
stop was being conducted the driver exited the car and began walking away
from the trooper. Several commands were issued ordering the person to stop.
However, he failed to acknowledge the troopers actions. The trooper pursued
the suspect and caught up to him when the male began to physically assault
the uniformed trooper by kicking, biting and punching the trooper. Additional
troopers arrived on scene and took the man into custody. He was identified
as Luis L. Humberto, 41 of Ellendale. As a result of a bite, the
trooper did sustain a contusion to his left forearm which required medical
treatment from Humberto was
charged with Assault 2nd degree and felony level Resisting
Arrest. He was committed to SCI in default of secured bond. Bail amount is
currently not available. Note – there
is no photograph available.
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