Man faces felony charges for fifth DUI offense in Delaware

A Greenwood man is facing a felony charges after he was found to be under the influence during a traffic stop for the fifth time Monday.

According to the Delaware State Police, officers stopped a vehicle along Sussex Highway at the intersection of Cannon Road that was facing southbound in the northbound lanes. The operator, identified as 35-year-old Joseph Williams, refused to comply with the Trooper's commands, and therefore a taser was deployed. He was then taken into custody.

Police say that further investigation revealed that Williams was traveling eastbound on Cannon Road when it crossed over the median, struck a DUI sign, and continued onto Sussex Highway.

Williams was arrested and charged with 5th Offense DUI (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), Driving While Suspended, and Failure to Drive in Proper Lane.

He is currently being held at the Sussex Correctional Institute on a on $8,101.00 secured bond.