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Police officers in Newark recently chased a Delaware man in a damaged SUV after he failed to stop. The police officers followed the suspect at speed as he led them on a high-speed chase. However, after they apprehended the criminal, a record check showed 5 DUI charges counting the latest offense. 

Multiple DUI charges didn’t stop a Delaware man from getting his 5th strike following a high-speed chase

32-year-old Arturo Guerrero was out driving his Dodge Durango when he decided to stop the SUV behind a dumpster in Newark, Delaware. A Delaware State Police trooper noticed the damaged Durango and its shattered windshield a little after 1:00 a.m. The trooper approached the vehicle to talk to its occupant.

When Guerrero noticed the approaching lawman, he put the Dodge SUV in drive and sped away. The chase was on. Troopers followed Guerrero across Newark until the SUV stopped on Llangollen Boulevard. Officers arrested the offender, noting the smell of alcohol and other signs of inebriation.

After police placed Guerrero under arrest, they transported him to a local precinct. A more detailed check revealed that Guerrero already had four drunk driving convictions on his record, per WDEL. As a result, this offense will likely be DUI No. 5 for Guerrero. In addition to being drunk, Guerrero is looking at charges for his reckless driving crimes and failing to stop for police. 

What about the logistical question, “How many DUIs does it take to lose your license permanently?” Well, it depends on factors like the circumstances of the crime, jurisdiction, and timeframe. For instance, anytime you’re convicted of drunk driving, the state will likely suspend your license. 

However, if you get a second or third DUI in a short period, a judge may revoke or terminate your license. Other factors include whether you caused injuries or your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). 

In Delaware, where Guerrero just earned his fifth drunk driving charge, authorities take it seriously. He might be looking at a mandatory minimum year-and-a-half jail sentence. Still, with his reckless refusal to stop and the high-speed chase, Guerrero’s driving days are likely over for quite some time.

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