Troopers Arrest Seaford Man for Felony DUI, Gun, and Drug Charges

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Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Leslie Riggleman, Jr. of Seaford, Delaware, for felony DUI, gun, and drug charges Tuesday.

On October 29, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., troopers responded to Woodland Ferry Road in Seaford for a report of a Mazda Protégé on the ferry with a male driver that appeared to be unconscious. When troopers arrived, the driver, later identified as Leslie Riggleman, Jr., was being evaluated by EMS and refused medical treatment. Troopers contacted Riggleman and observed multiple signs of impairment. Riggleman was subsequently taken into custody without incident. During a search of the Riggleman and the Mazda, troopers found approximately 1.17 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and a shotgun. A computer check showed that Riggleman had two previous DUI-related convictions.

Riggleman was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $26,500 secured bond.

 

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  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
  • Driving Under the Influence, 3rd Offense (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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