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Troopers Arrest Magnolia Man for 6th Offense DUI Following Pursuit


Date Posted: Thursday, January 30th, 2025

The Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Randolph Shockley of Magnolia, Delaware for 6th offense DUI and related charges following a pursuit that occurred in Dover yesterday.

On January 29, 2025, at approximately 5:14 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Dodge Charger speeding southbound on Bay Road near Dover Air Force Base. The trooper attempted to pull the car over, but it failed to stop. During the pursuit, the Charger committed multiple traffic violations as it traveled on area roads, and ultimately came to a stop on Barkers Landing Road after stop sticks were used. The driver, identified as Randolph Shockley, who showed signs of impairment, was taken into custody without incident. A computer check revealed that Shockley had a revoked driver’s license and five prior DUI-related convictions.

Shockley was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $24,007 secured bond.

  • 6th Offense DUI (Felony)
  • Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
  • Driving While Suspended or Revoked
  • Reckless Driving
  • Speeding
  • Numerous Traffic Violations

 

Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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