Delaware State Police
News Release

Def: Mark G. Beimers-48

2700 Block S. Bayshore Dr.

Milton, Delaware

Charges:

4 Counts Reckless Endangering 1st degree

Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony

4th Offense Driving Under the Influence

Resume:

Delaware State Police responded to Graves Farm Rd. Milton around 1:30 P.M. on the afternoon of Friday January 2, 2009. State Police interviewed 4 victims regarding shots being fired in their direction. State Police learned that Beimers entered a private field exited his vehicle and set up a make shift target range. Once Beimers placed the cardboard box a distance away he returned to his truck and removed a .22 caliber Ruger pistol and opened fire toward his target. The victims who were also in the field scattered upon hearing the gun fire and yelled toward Beimers to stop shooting. The victims contacted Beimers and told him to leave the property. The victims were able to obtain a tag which help police identify the defendant.

State Police patrolled the area observed Beimers driving on State Route 16. After conducting a traffic stop it was determined that Beimers was the individual involved in the target shooting incident earlier in the afternoon. State Police located a .22 caliber Ruger inside Beimers vehicle and also arrested Beimers for suspicion of driving his Ford Ranger while under the influence of alcohol.

Beimers was arrested and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $10,500 secured bond.