Maryland Man Arrested for Fifth DUI Offense After Traffic Stop

BRIDGEVILLE, DE - Delaware State Police arrested a 51-year-old Maryland man on Friday night following reports of erratic driving in Bridgeville.

Todd Kellner of Westminster, Maryland, was taken into custody and charged with his fifth DUI offense after a trooper conducted a traffic stop on Sussex Highway.

The incident began at approximately 9:00 p.m. on August 29, 2025, when authorities received reports of a black GMC Yukon driving dangerously on local roadways. Witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling at low speed in the left lane while swerving across the roadway.

A trooper located the GMC on Sussex Highway southbound near Redden Road. The vehicle was observed driving in the left lane below the posted speed limit, prompting the traffic stop.

The responding trooper made contact with Kellner and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Kellner displayed multiple signs of impairment during the testing process.

A computer records check revealed that Kellner had four prior DUI convictions on his driving record.

Kellner was arrested without incident and transported to Troop 5 for processing. He was subsequently charged with 5th Offense DUI and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3.

Kellner was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution and is being held on a $6,000 secured bond.

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