The Delaware State Police have arrested 60-year-old Melvin Phillips of Seaford, Delaware for felony DUI following a traffic stop that occurred in Seaford last night.

On March 28, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a blue 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Middleford Road near Tharp Road. The trooper stopped the car and contacted the driver and only occupant, identified as Melvin Phillips. The trooper detected signs of impairment and smelled alcohol coming from Phillips’ breath. Phillips was subsequently taken into custody at the scene for DUI. A computer checks of Phillips showed that he has four prior convictions for DUI.

Phillips was taken to Troop 5 and charged with 5th Offense DUI (felony) and numerous traffic charges. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $8,004 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 032923  1343

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