Newark man drives into ocean, charged with DUI
By CAPE HENLOPEN - A 48-year-old Newark man was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after he drove his vehicle into the ocean, authorities said.
Delaware Natural Resources Police State Park police said that at approximately 7:20 p.m., on officers responded to Cape Henlopen State Park’s Navy Beach following a report of a water rescue in progress. Witnesses called 911 after seeing a vehicle driven into the surf, authorities said. Bystanders quickly entered the water and helped the driver from the vehicle and onto shore.
During an investigation, officers saw the man displayed signs of impairment, police said. He was then transported to Rehoboth Police Department for further investigation.
The man was also charged with inattentive driving and operating a motor vehicle on closed Delaware State Parks areas, both traffic violations.
Following video arraignment at Justice of the Peace Court 2, the man was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,502 cash bond and issued a no-contact order with all Delaware State Parks.
