New Castle County police have arrested a local man for driving under the influence for the seventh time after finding him stopped in traffic on a busy roadway.
The incident unfolded Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, around 5:17 p.m. when a New Castle County Division of Police officer discovered a gray BMW 525 sitting motionless at the intersection of North DuPont Highway and West Lincoln Avenue in New Castle.
Police made contact with the vehicle’s operator, who was later determined to be a 50-year-old resident. The driver has now been charged with his seventh DUI offense, according to authorities.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about repeat DUI offenders in New Castle County. Additional details about the arrest and charges were not immediately available.
