Investigators said a trooper was shortly before 6:45 p.m. driving south on Coverdale Road when he saw a truck in front of him speeding and swerving in and out of the northbound lane.



The trooper turned on his emergency lights, causing the truck to turn onto Hastings Farm Road and come to a stop in a private driveway.



The officer made contact with Bell and allegedly "observed signs of impairment," causing a DUI investigation to be launched.



Bell was taken into custody and taken to Troop 5. Police said a computer check revealed Bell had 10 prior convictions of driving under the influence dating back to January 1987.



Bell was charged with the offense Jan. 15, 1987; Feb. 15, 1987; Sept. 1, 1987; Feb. 11, 1989; April 7, 1990; Nov. 3, 1990; Sept. 15, 1993; Dec. 4, 1998; July 12, 2003 and June 4, 2005.



Bell was jailed at the Sussex Correctional Institute on $16,102 cash bond.