Blades Police Officer Charged With DUI While On Duty

Seaford, DE - On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Seaford Police Department responded to a concern about a police officer from the Blades Police Department, who was on-duty, and was believed to be working while under the influence.

Seaford officers initiated an investigation and, as a result, they arrested the Blades police officer.

The officer now faces two charges. The first is Driving Under the Influence (DUI), 21 Del. C. § 4177(a). The second is Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence, 11 Del. C. § 1460.

The officer was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. They were also released into the care of a sober signer, which is a sober adult who signs to take responsibility for them.

Seaford Police didn't release the officer's name.

It should also be noted that the Town of Blades announced the resignation of their Chief of Police Anthony Toto, effective Nov. 10, 2026. We do not know if these are connected.