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Friday, August 28, 2009

DUI Driver Wrestles With Trooper during Traffic Stop


Location: Old Baltimore Pike, west of Route 273, Newark, Delaware

Date and Time: Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11:45 p.m.

Suspect(s): Daniel J. Newman, 30, of Olden Avenue in Newark, Delaware

Resume: Late last evening, a Troop 2 patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet pick up truck which was observed changing lanes without signaling on Old Baltimore Pike and Route 273. The operator of the truck was identified as Daniel J. Newman.

A DUI investigation ensued and the investigator established probable cause to take Mr. Newman into custody. The officer summonsed a second unit to assist with towing Newman’s truck. While waiting for back up, Mr. Newman became unruly. He tried to make his way back to his truck and did not comply with the Troopers commands to place his hands behind his back.

A struggle ensued and Newman pushed the officer. Eventually, Newman was taken into custody. He was then treated and released at Christiana Hospital for an injury to his nose. Upon his release, he was transported back to Troop 2 where he was formally charged with the following misdemeanor offenses: Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, DUI, Menacing, Following Too Closely and Improper Lane Change.

The Trooper was not injured.

He was released on a $1,950.00 unsecured bond.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why didn't the trooper shoot the bastard?

The Third Guy said...

You couldnt have a better gaurdian angel, could ya. He works in mysterious ways, so you all say.