Anthony Nesmith

LINCOLN, DE - The Delaware State Police arrested a Lincoln man on a felony charge of driving under the influence of alcohol on Friday.

Police say it is the man’s 10th DUI charge.

According to investigators, a trooper was on patrol near Lincoln’s Greentop Road and Greely Avenue on July 5th at about 9:15 p.m. and saw a black Acura RL fail to maintain its lane as it was driving west on Greely Avenue. The trooper pulled the car over and says the driver, identified as Anthony Nesmith, 58, of Lincoln, showed signs of intoxication.

State Police say the trooper then administered a sobriety test and took Nesmith into custody. A computer test revealed Nesmith has 9 prior DUI-related convictions.

Nesmith was taken to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $8,000 cash bond and charged with the following:

 -Diving a Vehicle Under the Influence of any Alcohol (Felony)

-Failed to Remain Within Single Lane

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

Recommended for you