Troopers Arrest Millsboro Woman for 7th Offense DUI After Crash

Millsboro– The Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro woman for her 7th Offense DUI after she was involved in a single motor vehicle hit and run crash.

The incident occurred on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at approximately 3:21 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 26000 block of  Starboard Road in reference to a hit and run crash.  Upon arrival, Troopers met with the resident who advised that his mailbox was struck by a maroon Ford work van.

Through investigative measures, Troopers were able to identify the van and the driver, 56 year-old Kim M. Toohey.  Troopers made contact with Toohey on Sassafras Road who was driving a different vehicle at the time.  An odor of alcohol was detected and a DUI investigation ensued.   A computer check revealed that Toohey had six previous DUI convictions, making this her seventh offense. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia.  Toohey was transported back to Troop 7 where she was charged with the following:

• 7th Offense DUI after 6 prior offenses
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident
• Failure to Provide Information At Collision Scene
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification
• Failure to Report a Collision Involving Alcohol
• Failure to Have Registration Card in Possession

Toohey was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Womens Correctional Institution $20,602.00 cash only bond.