Crime & Safety
Man With 11 DUIs Arrested: Delco Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office said Mark Perrotta, who is accused of getting his 11th DUI, was arrested after being listed among the "most wanted."
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Delaware County Sheriff's Office said a man accused of getting his 11th DUI was arrested after being listed as a most wanted fugitive.
Mark Perrotta, 56, of Folsom, was arrested Tuesday night for DUI and probation violation by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Warrant Division, according to the sheriff's office.
Perrotta is accused of getting his 11th DUI on Dec. 30 in Eddystone Borough after crashing into a parked vehicle.
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Authorities allege Perrotta was in possession of blue wax paper baggies of suspected heroin.
Perrotta was released after posting 10 percent of $50,000 bail, according to court records.
He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 13.
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A repeat DUI offender law was introduced to the Pennsylvania legislature after the death of Deanna Eckman, cause by David Strowhouer who was driving under the influence for his sixth time.
The law is known as Deanna's Law and is sponsored by Tom Killion, R – Chester/Delaware.
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