Ellendale– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Felton man in connection with a residential burglary after he was found to be under the influence for the 3rd time.

The burglary incident was reported on July 13, 2018, when Troopers responded to the 15000 block of Redbud Drive.  The homeowner reported that a camper in which he had rented had been burglarized sometime between 12:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.  The homeowner found the sliding glass door to the camper damaged, along with the refrigerator, mattress, and two large plastic containers with personal items missing from inside.

Through investigative measures, 34 year-old Jesse A. Nichols was developed as a suspect. On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 10:53 p.m., Troopers responded to Redbud Drive after receiving information that Nichols was at a party in the area.  Upon arrival, Troopers discovered Nichols in his GMC Sierra.  A search of his vehicle yielded four bags of crack cocaine (approximately .72 grams), marijuana (approximately .19 grams), and drug paraphernalia.

Based on Nichols demeanor, a DUI investigation ensued.  He was transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with Burglary Second Degree, 2 counts of Theft Under $1500, Criminal Mischief, 3rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence, Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana.  Nichols was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,800.00 secured bond. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 071618 1510

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