Ellendale Man Arrested For Assaulting Trooper

Ellendale – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 41 year old Ellendale man for Assault and Resisting Arrest after he was located during a suspicious person investigation.

Last evening at approximately 10:21 pm, a Troop 5 patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area of Beaver Dam Road west of Beach Hwy. The vehicle, a 1994 Ford Ranger Pick-Up, was parked stationary with one occupant inside that appeared to be watching houses in the area of Beaver Dam Rd.

Due to recent burglaries in the area, the trooper activated an ally light on the police vehicle directed at the suspicious vehicle in an attempt to see who was inside the car. The vehicle once exposed to the light abruptly drove away. The trooper concerned as to these actions conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Beach Highway.

As the traffic stop was being conducted the driver exited the car and began walking away from the trooper. Several commands were issued ordering the person to stop. However, he failed to acknowledge the troopers actions. The trooper pursued the suspect and caught up to him when the male began to physically assault the uniformed trooper by kicking, biting and punching the trooper.

Additional troopers arrived on scene and took the man into custody. He was identified as Luis L. Humberto, 41 of Ellendale. As a result of a bite, the trooper did sustain a contusion to his left forearm which required medical treatment from Nanticoke Hospital. He was treated and released.

Humberto was charged with Assault 2nd degree and felony level Resisting Arrest. He was committed to SCI in default of secured bond. Bail amount is currently not available.