Lewes man faces weapon charge, fourth DUI following Georgetown traffic stop

A Lewes man faces DUI and weapon charges following a traffic stop Jan. 22 in Georgetown.

Police on patrol at 11:47 p.m. in the area of North Bedford Street observed a black Chevrolet Tahoe traveling southbound without its headlights on. The officer initiated a traffic stop, police said, and saw an open container of a suspected alcoholic beverage in plain view before determining the man was driving under the influence of alcohol. A computer inquiry showed Brian Govin, 42, had three prior driving under the influence arrests and convictions. During a search of the Tahoe, police said they found drugs, drug paraphernalia and a handgun.

Govin was charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; possession, purchase, ownership, or control of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol – fourth offense; possession of an untraceable firearm; and other drug and traffic charges.

Govin was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $91,000 cash bail.