Millsboro– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man for his 3rd Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol after he crashed his vehicle into a residence.

The incident occurred on Friday, May 1, 2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to East Wind Drive, Millsboro, for a red Mercedes Benz that crashed into a residence. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the driver, 54-year-old John S. Ruello, and an odor of alcohol was detected, which led to a DUI investigation.

The investigation revealed Ruello was traveling southbound on Long Neck Road, and for unknown reasons he crossed the center line. The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left, over an embankment and eventually struck a residence on East Wind Drive. The impact of the front center of Ruello’s vehicle striking the deck of the residence, caused the deck to collapse and damage a vehicle parked in the driveway. Ruello was transported to Beebe Hospital for a laceration to his head.

Ruello was charged with the following:

• 3rd Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Failure to Drive in Proper Lane and Direction

He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and issued $2,001.00 bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 050220 1320

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