Georgetown

Georgetown driver faces seventh DUI charge after late-night crash

Delaware State Police Arrest Man for Seventh DUI After Crash

**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested Luis Rivera, 52, of Georgetown, Delaware, for his seventh DUI offense following a crash investigation early Monday morning.

At approximately 12:39 a.m. on Monday, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Bay Road, near Milford Neck Road. The crash involved a Ford F-250 with visible damage and deployed airbags.

The investigation indicated that the vehicle left the northbound lane of Bay Road, entered a residential yard in the 3000 block, and collided with an electrical box, mailbox, and a large tree before coming to a stop. Officers found Rivera in the vehicle exhibiting signs of impairment.

Rivera was transported to a hospital for evaluation by Emergency Medical Services. At the hospital, the presence of alcohol was detected on his breath and field sobriety tests indicated further impairment.

A background check showed Rivera had six prior DUI convictions. An inventory of his vehicle revealed an empty bottle of alcohol. Once medically cleared, Rivera was charged at Troop 4 with a seventh DUI offense, malicious mischief by motor vehicle, and failing to remain in a single lane. He was arraigned and committed to

Woman Attacked in Georgetown

Assault Investigation Initiated by Delaware Police

**Georgetown, DE** – Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that took place on Sandhill Road, Georgetown. The incident occurred on the night of October 30, when a woman was attacked by an unidentified male.

Detectives responded to Beebe Healthcare in Lewes in the early hours of Thursday, at approximately 1:30 a.m., following the report. The assault happened as the victim approached a parked car on the side of the road near her residence on the 18000 block. She used a flashlight taser to fend off the attack, and the assailant fled.

The victim suffered minor injuries and is aiding police in their ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials from Delaware State Police Troop 4 are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Detective M. Skidmore can be reached at (302) 856-5850 for relevant details.

For those affected by crimes or sudden loss, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available for support. Assistance can be accessed via their toll-free hotline at 1-800-842-8461, or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.