Motorcyclist Arrested for DUI, Drug Charges after Crash in Laurel

LAUREL, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 60-year-old man on felony driving under the influence (DUI) and drug charges following a crash Friday night in Laurel.

Police arrested Wade Bowersox of Bethel on charges of sixth offense DUI of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and related traffic offenses. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $30,602 cash bond.

At 9:00 p.m. on Apr. 3, troopers responded to the parking lot of Tacos Chabelita on Sussex Highway for a reported collision. Their preliminary investigation revealed a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Bowersox, struck the passenger side of a parked Ford Explorer. Following the crash, police say Bowersox picked up the motorcycle and moved it to the rear of the business before entering the restaurant and taking a seat inside.

Troopers located Bowersox inside the establishment and observed signs of impairment. As troopers escorted him outside, he attempted to conceal a small bag of suspected cocaine in one of the motorcycle’s saddlebags. Troopers arrested him without incident.

A subsequent search of the motorcycle led to the discovery of approximately 1.68 grams of suspected cocaine, a digital scale, and additional alcoholic beverages. Further investigation revealed Bowersox has five prior DUI-related convictions and a suspended driver’s license.