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Aug 01, 2016
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Stephen C. Haggerty, 45, of Milford, Del. was arrested for a sixth offense charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, a felony, after Rehoboth Beach Police were called to check on his welfare in the first block of Wilmington Avenue.
On Sunday (07/31/16) morning at around 7:30am, Rehoboth Beach Police were called to the first block of Wilmington Avenue to check on the welfare of male who was reportedly intoxicated and getting into a van. Officers immediately responded to the area and located a blue Dodge Ram van parked along the North side of Wilmington Avenue with the engine running. Haggerty was seated in the driver seat of the vehicle.
Upon initially contacting Haggerty, an officer observed that he showed signs of impairment and could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. Haggerty was administered standardized field sobriety test during which he showed additional signs of impairment. Haggerty was taken into custody, a blood analysis search warrant was obtained and he was transported to Beebe Healthcare where a blood draw was performed.
Haggerty was arrested and charged with 1 count of felony sixth offense driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Haggerty was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $6000.00 cash bail.
Presented by PIO Lt. Jaime B. Riddle.
