Abuse And Neglect Investigation Leads To DUI Arrest Of Millsboro Man

Location: 34000 block of Meadow Lane, Potnets Bayside, Millsboro, DE

Date of Occurrence: April 11, 2013

Victim:
69 year old female

Defendant, Charges, and Bond Information:

David T. Lee, 49, Millsboro, DE (Photo Attached)
Assault 2nd
Intentional Abuse or Neglect of an Infirm Adult
4th Offence Driving Under the Influence of Any Drug
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No Proof of Insurance
No Proof of Registration
Failure to Remain in a Single Lane

Arraigned at JP2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $16,200.00 cash only bail.

Resume:
Millsboro, DE- The Delaware State Police has arrested a Millsboro man for a 4th offense DUI after an investigation into the abuse and neglect of his 69 year old mother.

The investigation into the allegations of abuse began on Wednesday April 10th after a senior social worker with the Delaware Health and Social Services - Adult Protective Services was conducting a follow-up on an active case involving neglect of an impaired adult. The social worker reported that the 69 year old female victim had become impaired as of September 2012 due to an undisclosed illness and her son, David T. Lee who resides at the residence, was her primary caregiver. Adult Protective Services has had an open case with the family since October 2012. Lee, had previously been provided written instructions accompanied by actual practical demonstrations on how to provide proper care for his mother and during that time, was being assisted by nurses who responded to the residence on a daily basis. Within those six months, David Lee became uncooperative with the visiting nurses and non-compliant with caring for the victim in the proper manner ultimately resulting in injury to her due in part by the neglect. The victim was removed from the residence in the afternoon of April 10th by EMS and transported to Milford Memorial Hospital where she is currently admitted. Troopers obtained a warrant for Lee's arrest, but were unable to locate him on Wednesday.

On Thursday April 11th around 12:40 p.m., a trooper familiar with the case was patrolling in the area of Long Neck Road when Lee's vehicle was observed south of School Lane. A traffic stop was conducted after observing him driving erratically and upon making contact with Lee a DUI investigation ensued. After taking Lee into custody, he was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the Assault 2nd and Intentional Abuse and Neglect of an Infirm Adult from the initial investigation. A computer check revealed Lee had three previous DUI convictions (09/24/87, 01/26/87, and 01/04/12) and this would be his forth. He was also found to being possession of approximately .225 grams of heroin. Lee was arraigned on the above charges and committed to SCI on $16,200.00 cash only bond and is to have no contact with the victim.