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Attorney General Carl Danberg Announces a new statewide Nuisance Abatement Initiative

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006



(Wilmington): In a press conference earlier today, Attorney General Carl
Danberg announced a new significant statewide Drug Nuisance Abatement Initiative
aimed at illegal drug and prostitution activity. Recently, for the first time, the State of
Delaware issued a notice letter to a business seeking immediate abatement of the drug
and prostitution nuisance promoted on the business’ property.
This office has filed suit against the Hollywood Motel, 145 South Dupont
Highway, New Castle. In the complaint, the state is seeking the immediate temporary
relief, of closing the property until the facilities can be upgraded to deter crime on the
premises. Over the last year, the New Castle County and Delaware State Police have
been dispatched over 300 times to the Hollywood Motel. Arrests were made for
prostitution, drug distribution, drug possession, a homicide and various assault
charges. As recently as yesterday, Delaware State Police arrested a prostitute for
possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine.

Danberg said, “The purpose of this initiative is to remediate the nuisances that
these high crime properties promote and to improve the quality of life for the
surrounding community.” It was also announced that 7 other New Castle County
properties have been notified that we intend to file suit against them. Those properties are:
The Star Center, 3125 New Castle Avenue, New Castle Glen Efficiencies & Motel, 1176
Pulaski Highway, Bear
Memorial Gulf Station, 3006 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
2 Can Dans, 3050 & 3052 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
The Rodeway Inn, 3 Memorial Drive, New Castle
Mr. C’s Car Wash, 3056 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
Private Residence, 8 Thorn Court, Rosegate, New Castle
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Attorney General Carl Danberg Announces a new statewide Nuisance Abatement Initiative

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006



(Wilmington): In a press conference earlier today, Attorney General Carl
Danberg announced a new significant statewide Drug Nuisance Abatement Initiative
aimed at illegal drug and prostitution activity. Recently, for the first time, the State of
Delaware issued a notice letter to a business seeking immediate abatement of the drug
and prostitution nuisance promoted on the business’ property.
This office has filed suit against the Hollywood Motel, 145 South Dupont
Highway, New Castle. In the complaint, the state is seeking the immediate temporary
relief, of closing the property until the facilities can be upgraded to deter crime on the
premises. Over the last year, the New Castle County and Delaware State Police have
been dispatched over 300 times to the Hollywood Motel. Arrests were made for
prostitution, drug distribution, drug possession, a homicide and various assault
charges. As recently as yesterday, Delaware State Police arrested a prostitute for
possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine.

Danberg said, “The purpose of this initiative is to remediate the nuisances that
these high crime properties promote and to improve the quality of life for the
surrounding community.” It was also announced that 7 other New Castle County
properties have been notified that we intend to file suit against them. Those properties are:
The Star Center, 3125 New Castle Avenue, New Castle Glen Efficiencies & Motel, 1176
Pulaski Highway, Bear
Memorial Gulf Station, 3006 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
2 Can Dans, 3050 & 3052 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
The Rodeway Inn, 3 Memorial Drive, New Castle
Mr. C’s Car Wash, 3056 New Castle Avenue, New Castle
Private Residence, 8 Thorn Court, Rosegate, New Castle
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