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Traffic Stop Yields Operator’s 4th Offense DUI Released- Monday, August 04, 2008 Millsboro- On Sunday, August 3, 2008, at approximately 10:30 pm, a Delaware State Trooper assigned to patrol observed a white Dodge pick-up truck traveling on Long Neck Road, which was having difficulty maintaining the proper lane of travel. After observing the vehicle cross the lane markings several times, the Trooper activated his emergency equipment. The pick-up truck pulled to the shoulder of the road at which time the Trooper contacted the operator later identified as Louis Konya, 47, of the 25000 Block of Starboard Drive, Millsboro. While the Trooper was speaking with Konya there were indicators that he may have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A DUI investigation ensued and Mr. Konya was taken into custody and transported to Troop 7 without incident. Upon arriving at Troop 7 Mr. Konya’s demeanor changed. Mr. Konya’s started to become belligerent and was no longer cooperative. Mr. Konya refused to submit to fingerprints which resulted in a criminal charge of Failure to Comply with Taking of Photos and Fingerprints. As a result of the investigation, Mr. Konya was also charged with 4th Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence, Failure to have Insurance and Registration in Possession and Failure to Drive on Right Side of Roadway. Konya was previously convicted of Driving Under the Influence 1990, 1991 and 2003 thus making this incident Mr. Konya's 4th DUI in his lifetime. Mr. Konya was subsequently committed to Sussex Correctional Institute. |
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