Wilmington Man Arrested for DUI in Stolen Car
August 21, 2023/
A Wilmington man has been arrested after he was found driving a stolen car while under the influence earlier this month. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Somerset Road in Rehoboth Beach after the homeowner discovered his Toyota Corolla had been taken during the night – and later learned the vehicle had been towed after the driver – 52 year old Joseph Nygard of Wilmington was arrested for DUI.
Police say the car was stolen and Nygard charged with DUI before the car was reported stolen – Nygard had returned to Wilmington.
On Friday, Nygard turned himself in to Troop 1 in Wilmington, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
- Theft Under $1,500 Where the Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
- Theft Under $1,500
- Criminal Trespass Second Degree
Nygard was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance.
