Delaware State Police have arrested 59-year-old William Boulden, Jr of Bear, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop yesterday in Smyrna.

On November 8, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a trooper saw a Mercury Grand Marquis swerving on US Route 13 northbound near Smyrna-Leipsic Road. The trooper pulled the Mercury over and spoke to the driver, identified as William Boulden, Jr., who showed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and after the tests, he was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Boulden had five prior DUI-related convictions and suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Boulden was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $2,501 cash bond.

• 6^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device

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