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Delaware man charged with his 10th DUI, after crashing into fence

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MILLSBORO, Del. — A man was charged with his 10th DUI in southern Delaware last week, and was ordered held on $15,500 bond.

Delaware State Police said they arrested Charles Smith, 54, of Millsboro, Del., at about 11:19 a.m. Thursday after his white Dodge Ram hit a fence on Main Street in Millsboro.

Smith allegedly tried to flee on foot and was found walking near the scene; police smelled alcohol on him.

Police determined that his license had been revoked and he had been arrested for 9 prior DUI offenses, according to a press release.

Smith was charged with felony DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, driving with a revoked license, and related offenses.