A former staffer at the Delaware Department of Justice is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic mishap on Wednesday.
Delaware State Police stated that Andrew, Naylor, 45, was charged with vehicular assault and related offenses, after several drivers were injured at St. Georges Technical High School near Middletown. Troopers stated that bottles of alcoholic beverages found in his Tesla. One individual suffered serious injuries.
"We were shocked and dismayed to learn of the arrest of one of our employees for driving under the influence and injuring multiple drivers on the premises of St. Gerorge's Technical High School on September 9th," stated Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "This case, like any other against a member of the justice system, raises understandable questions about how accountability can be guaranteed. The entire purpose of the law is to guarantee that the rules are the same regardless of the individuals involved. I am committed to upholding that ideal."
Jennings stated that Naylor is no longer an employee of the Attorney General's office.
the case has been assigned to experienced prosecutors in a different office, county, and division from the employee. The defendant was an employee of the Civil Division and has no professional relationship with prosecutors.
Jennings concluded, "This is unacceptable conduct and we do not tolerate it. I am proud beyond words of my employees, and each of them understands that they are ambassadors for the justice system both on and off the clock. Their character matters as much as their talent. And while I empathize with the scourge of addiction, I also believe that empathy must be balanced with accountability. My thoughts are with the victims as they heal."
Delaware has been seeing high profile DUI cases of late, with State Rep. Kevin Hensley charged after an accident. The incident led to criticism over a state law that led to the charge being a misdemeanor and a State Police policy of not reporting DUI-related accidents that do not lead to felony charges.
Hensley served no jail time but was barred from driving and lost a key legislative committee assignment.
Also charged with a DUI offense was Delaware State University President Tony Allen.
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