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Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Reckless Endangering Following Pursuit – Millsboro


Date Posted: Sunday, October 11th, 2020

Millsboro- Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Dwayne Wiltbank Jr. (no picture available) of Millsboro, for Reckless Endangering and related charges following a vehicle pursuit.

On October 10, 2020, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Delaware State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Wiltbank for recklessly operating a vehicle and on suspicion of driving under the influence on Holland Road, Millsboro, inside of Holly Lake Campground. Wiltbank failed to stop for the trooper and continued traveling through Holly Lake Campground at a low rate of speed. During the pursuit, Wiltbank drove recklessly in the direction of several patrol vehicles and intentionally struck a marked vehicle head on. Wiltbank’s vehicle became temporarily disabled at which time a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle moved into place behind him to prevent further escape. Wiltbank intentionally reversed his vehicle into the patrol vehicle, but was unable to flee the scene. A Delaware State Police K9 was then deployed in an attempt to apprehend Wiltbank but it was unsuccessful after he began assaulting the dog. Units made entry into the suspect’s vehicle through the passenger side and successfully took Wiltbank into custody after a taser deployment.

Wiltbank was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated for minor injuries caused during the incident.

The Troopers involved in the incident were not injured. Three Delaware State Police vehicle were damaged during the incident.

Wiltbank was transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (felony) -2 counts
  • Reckless Endanger 1st Degree (felony) – 2 counts
  • Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (felony)
  • Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer
  • Criminal Mischief – 3 counts
  • Assault 2nd Degree on Law Enforcement Animal
  • Driving Under the Influence of a Drug

Wiltbank was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $63,600.00 cash bond.

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