Millsboro Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI After Crash-Millsboro

Earl A. Antonio
Earl A. Antonio

Millsboro- Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man with his 5th offense DUI after he was involved in a single motor vehicle crash.

The incident occurred on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at approximately 5:10 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to John J. Williams Highway and Rosedale Road for a report of a truck in a ditch.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the driver, 65-year-old Earl A. Antonio.  An odor of alcohol was detected, and a DUI investigation ensued.  A computer check revealed that Antonio had four previous DUI convictions, making this his fifth offense.

Antonio was transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with 5th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony), Driving While Suspended or Revoked, and other traffic related offenses.  Antonio was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $6,102.00 secured bond. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 071618 1622

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