On Thursday, just after 8 p.m., a trooper traveling northbound on U.S. 13 at Route 404, drove up upon a two-vehicle property-damage collision that had just occurred. The trooper made contact with both operators involved in the crash and learned the at-fault driver, who had rear-ended the vehicle in front of him, was allegedly intoxicated.
The trooper made contact with William E. Boulden, 43, of Newark, and could detect a strong odor of alcoholic beverages coming from Boulden’s breath. A DUI investigation was conducted and Boulden was subsequently arrested for DUI. During the DUI investigation, the suspect was patted down and a small bag of marijuana was found in his possession.
Boulden has been previously convicted of three DUI offenses, making this fourth arrest a felony offense. In addition to the felony DUI charge, Boulden was arrested for possession of marijuana, driving at an unreasonable speed, and failure to have his license in possession.
Boulden was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute, after failing to post $5,601 secured bond.
