Arrest at SALT BARN AND OLD STAGE on 08/27/2026 12:00 AM
Type: Arrest
Date: 08/27/2026 12:00 AM
Description: James Elliott (63) arrested for vehicular homicide-DUI after Nissan failed to stop at stop sign and struck Kia killing driver Norma Eckard (54); arrested 9/3/2026 after blood warrant confirmed impairment
Address: SALT BARN AND OLD STAGE, Laurel, DE
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