A New Castle man is facing felony charges after Newark police officers arrested him for driving under the influence on May 1, 2026, marking his third such offense.
Officers with the Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit were patrolling South College Avenue when they spotted a vehicle leaving a business parking area. Police say they witnessed multiple traffic violations, prompting them to initiate a traffic stop.
During the encounter, officers determined the driver was operating the vehicle while impaired. The suspect’s previous DUI convictions elevated the current charges to felony level, as Delaware law treats third-offense DUI cases as felonies…