Delaware State University president Tony Allen is charged with Driving Under the Influence.
Court documents first obtained by the News Journal/Delaware Online say Allen was pulled over around 12:30 a.m. on July 21 on Route 1 and Exit 114, south of Smyrna.
There, his blood alcohol level was alleged to be found at zero-point-128 percent, exceeding the legal limit of zero-point-zero-eight.
The News Journal reports court documents also indicate Allen faces a charge of failure to remain in a single lane. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 11
Allen joined the DSU administration in 2017 as vice president and provost, before becoming the university president in 2020.
The chair of the DSU Board of Trustees Leroy Tice confirmed in an email to the University community that the board is aware of the situation and monitoring it, but cannot comment further on the details.
"Our focus remains on the important work and mission of the University — delivering an exceptional education, supporting our campus community, and advancing our strategic goals, all of which have experienced considerable growth over the last several years under Dr. Allen’s leadership," said Tice in his email.
A University spokesman previously indicated the school would not commenting on the incident, except that Allen wants to respect and cooperate with the legal process.
