Delaware State Police have taken a 59-year-old Dover resident into custody on felony charges after what authorities say is her fifth drunk driving offense. Jacquelline Bolden was apprehended during a Monday evening traffic stop in Dover and now faces multiple violations.
The incident unfolded around 10:25 p.m. on March 2, 2026, when a state trooper noticed a Chevrolet Tahoe heading north on South DuPont Highway close to Walnut Shade Road. The vehicle had registration issues that prompted the traffic stop. During the encounter with Bolden, who was behind the wheel, the officer observed clear indicators that she was under the influence. Following standard sobriety testing procedures, authorities determined she was impaired and placed her under arrest.
Records revealed that Bolden has been convicted of four previous DUI-related offenses, making this latest incident a felony charge.
Following her arrest, Bolden was transported to Troop 3 headquarters for processing. She appeared before Justice of the Peace Court 11 for arraignment and is currently being held at Sussex Correctional Institution with bail set at $6,600.
The charges against Bolden include:
- 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
- Driving with an Expired License
- Failure to Have Required Insurance
- Fictitious or Canceled Registration
