MAGNOLIA, DE — A 63-year-old man from Magnolia is behind bars after being arrested for his fifth DUI offense, according to the Delaware State Police.
Edward Soja was taken into custody on the afternoon of May 10, 2025, after a trooper on patrol observed him driving a maroon Chevrolet Impala without a seatbelt near the intersection of Peachtree Run and Walnut Shade Road. During the stop, the trooper noticed the smell of alcohol on Soja’s breath.
Soja refused to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests at the scene and was arrested without incident. After further evaluation at Troop 3, a computer check revealed that Soja had four prior DUI convictions and a suspended or revoked driver’s license.
Suspect held on multiple charges after traffic stop in Kent County
Soja was charged with 5th Offense DUI (a felony), driving with a suspended or revoked license, failure to wear a seatbelt, and other traffic violations. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,255 secured bond.
No injuries or accidents were reported in connection to the stop.