Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Troopers Arrest Ellendale Man for DUI and Gun Offenses Following Crash in Harbeson

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old James Fisher of Ellendale, Delaware, for DUI, gun, and crash related offenses following a crash that occurred yesterday in Harbeson.

On July 1, 2025, at approximately 8:35 a.m., a Ford F-750 was traveling southbound Harbeson Road north of Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The investigation revealed that for unknown reasons, the Ford left the southbound lane of travel and as a result hit several parked vehicles on the 18000 block of Harbeson Road. After the crash, the driver, identified as James Fisher, was seen removing a bag from the Ford and hiding it behind a tree. When troopers arrived, they spoke to Fisher, observed multiple signs of impairment, and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Troopers also located the bag that Fisher hid behind the tree. A search of the bag revealed several firearms, that Fisher had stolen, along with ammunition and ballistic vests. Fisher suffered minor injuries from the crash but refused transport to the hospital.

Fisher, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested and taken to Troop 7. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $25,530 secured bond.

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated, or Altered Serial Number (Felony)
Theft of a Firearm (Felony) – 4 counts
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Other Traffic Violations