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Troopers Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI


Date Posted: Thursday, May 29th, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 78-year-old Linwood Lewis of Felton, Delaware, for a 5th offense felony DUI in Felton.

On May 27, 2025, at approximately 11:19 a.m., a trooper patrolling South Dupont Highway near Main Street in Felton, saw a Nissan Murano with an expired registration. The trooper pulled the Nissan over and spoke to the driver, identified as Linwood Lewis, who showed signs of impairment. In the ensuing investigation, Lewis refused to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and resisted arrest as the trooper took him into custody. After Lewis was taken into custody, a computer check showed that he had four prior DUI-related convictions.

Lewis was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $7,000 unsecured bond.

  • 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Operation of an Unregistered Vehicle
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Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


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