Seaford- The Delaware State Police have arrested 48-year-old Shawn H. Wingate after he was found to be under the influence for the 5th time.

The incident occurred on February 1, 2020 at approximately 8:36 p.m., when a Trooper observed a black Dodge Ram truck traveling westbound on Old Furnace Road in the area of Middleford Road, Seaford. The truck was observed dragging a “No Parking” state highway sign under the passenger-side rear tire. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, Shawn Wingate. While speaking with Wingate, the Trooper detected an odor of alcohol and a DUI investigation ensued. A computer inquiry revealed that Wingate had four previous DUI convictions, making this his 5th offense.

Wingate was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 5 where he was charged with the following:

5th Offense DUI

Leaving the Scene of Property Collision Accident

Failure to Have Insurance Identification

Failure to Report a Collision Involving Alcohol or Drugs

Wingate was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $12420.00 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 020220 0827

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