Delaware State Police have taken a 59-year-old Dover resident into custody on felony impaired driving charges after investigating a single-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Dover.
Authorities say Carolyn Reed was arrested following the incident that occurred on May 29, 2026, around 4:45 p.m. Officers were called to the 3500 block of West Denneys Road after receiving reports of a car that had left the roadway. Upon arrival, police discovered a Ford Fusion sitting in a ditch with its back wheels elevated off the ground.
During their interaction with Reed, who was behind the wheel, officers observed multiple indicators suggesting impairment. When asked to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Reed declined to participate and was subsequently arrested without any complications. A background check revealed Reed’s driving privileges had been suspended and she had previously been convicted of driving under the influence on four separate occasions.
Following her arrest, Reed was transported to Troop 9, where authorities secured and carried out a search warrant to obtain a blood sample. She now faces multiple charges and was processed through Justice of the Peace Court 11 before being sent to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution. Her bond was set at $6,250 cash.
The charges against Reed include:
- 5th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony)
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Related Traffic Offenses
