Seaford- The Delaware State Police have arrested 54-year-old Bretley W. Knox after he was involved in a physical domestic with his girlfriend and found to be under the influence of alcohol.

On May 3, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Woodland Ferry Road Seaford, for a report of a physical domestic.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned from witnesses that Knox was observed driving a dark in color pickup truck all over the roadway on Woodland Ferry Road, and almost struck a ditch.  Knox was then seen pulling into a driveway, when a female passenger was heard screaming for help.  Knox proceeded to pull the female out of the vehicle and began striking her.  The female was able to get away and walk to a nearby residence.  The 39-year-old female was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries.  Knox re-entered the vehicle and proceeded to drive off.

Troopers located Knox a short time later at his residence in the 28000 block of Roxbury Court, Seaford, when a strong odor of alcohol was detected.  Knox initially refused to exit the residence and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.  He was transported back to Troop 5 where a DUI investigation ensued and a computer inquiry revealed that Knox had 6 previous DUI convictions.  Knox was charged with the following:

•  7th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Offensive Touching
• Disorderly Conduct

Knox was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $26200.00 on cash only bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 050420 0801

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