Delaware State Police
News Release

Millsboro Man Jailed on Felony Offense DUI

Released Monday, January 26, 2009

Millsboro – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 42-year-old Millsboro man after he was found asleep at the wheel of his tan Ford Windstar while being under the influence of alcohol.

Troopers were dispatched to the area of Phillips Branch Road and Hollymount Road yesterday at approximately 7:41 pm after a passerby called 911 reporting they observed a subject “passed out” at the wheel of the Windstar.

When troopers arrived, they contacted the operator, Charles H. Irwin III, and observed that he was exhibiting indicators he may be under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation ensued in which Irwin failed field sobriety tests. Additional investigation revealed Irwin’s driver’s license was revoked and he had prior convictions for DUI in 1986, 1989, 1994 and 2001.  

He was taken into custody without incident. Troopers then transported him to Beebe hospital for a legal blood draw to obtain evidence of his blood alcohol concentration. While at the hospital, Irwin became verbally disorderly with the trooper and the hospital staff and yelled numerous profanities towards them creating a risk of public inconvenience.

Afterward he was taken to Troop 7 in Lewes where he refused to be fingerprinted and processed for his arrest. As a result of the investigation, Irwin was charged with 4th Offense DUI, Failing to Comply with Taking of Photo and Fingerprints, Driving while Suspended or Revoked, Disorderly Conduct, and 3 additional traffic offenses. He was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $7800.00 secured bond.