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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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DSP News Release: Wednesday, May 20, 2009- Lewes Man Charged with 6th DUI Offense
Location of Incident: Route 9 east of CR 261, west of Lewes, Delaware, Sussex County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at approximately 11:30 p.m.
Suspect(s): James B. Walsh, 40, of New Road in Lewes, Delaware
Resume: Last evening, a Troop 7 patrol officer was on Route 9, east of CR 261, when he observed a Chevrolet pick up swerving back and forth on the roadway. The officer stopped the truck and approached the driver- James B. Walsh.
When the Trooper spoke with Mr. Walsh, he could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. A DUI investigation ensued and the officer eventually took Mr. Walsh into custody.
Mr. Walsh was transported back to Troop 7 where a computer check revealed he had five previous DUI convictions- this arrest would make #6.
James Walsh was formally charged with Felony DUI and Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $10,250.00 secured bond.
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