Dagsboro, Del. – The Delaware State Police report that they have arrested 38-year-old Richard F. Zawora of Dagsboro on felony DUI and drug-related charges.

On July 4, 2020, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Troopers responded to the area of the 32000 block of Swamp Rd, Dagsboro, for reports of Zawora slumped over the steering wheel of a brown Chevrolet pickup he was operating that was stopped in the roadway.

Through investigative measures, troopers determined Zawora was operating a vehicle while under the influence. A search incident to arrest revealed Zawora had approximately 3.731 grams of heroin and a small amount of marijuana consistent with personal use. Located on Zawora’s person was approximately $860.00 in suspected drug proceeds. 

Zawora was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance-Tier 2 (felony)
• 3rd Offense DUI (felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)
• No Person Shall Stop on Roadway

Zawora was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court and was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $13,102.00 secured bond.

Richard Zawora racked up a DWI in Maryland as well.

Name:

ZAWORA, RICHARD FREDERICK

Address:	47 COMMANCHE CIRCLE
City:	MILLSBORO, DE, 19966-0000

Race:White, Sex: Male Height:5’10”, Weight:154

DOB:09/04/1981

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Involved Parties Information

Plaintiff

Name:

State of Maryland

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Officer – Arresting/Complainant

Name:	REYNOLDS, DANIEL
AgencyName:	ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY POLICE-SOUTHERN

Address:	8495 VETERANS HWY
City:	MILLERSVILLEState:MDZip Code:21108

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Charge and Disposition Information

Charge No:

1Statute Code:TA.21.902.A2

Charge Description:

(DRIVING ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE) VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE PER SE

Speed Limit:

0

Recorded Speed:

0

Location Stopped:

E/B RT 50 RAMP/RITCHIE HWY

Probable Cause Indicator:

Yes

Contributed to Accident:

No

Personal Injury:

0

Property Damage:

No

Mandatory Court Appearance:

YesFine Amount Owed:$0.00

Vehicle Tag:

964257

State:

DE

Vehicle Description:

02 LINC

Disposition

Convicted Speed:

0Contributed to Accident:NoPersonal Injury:

Plea:

GuiltyPlea Date:05/07/2008

Disposition:

Probation Before JudgmentDisposition Date:05/07/2008