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  Archives:  November 2015

Department of Correction announces search for Wilmington work release offenders

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Department of Correction announces that it is currently searching for two Wilmington Work Release offenders. On November 3, 2015 Offender Tyrone Baines absconded over the perimeter wall at the Plummer Community Corrections Center. On the evening of November 3, 2015, Offender Jerrin Herring failed to return as required to the Plummer Community Corrections Center from an approved job seeking pass. Immediate attempts were undertaken to make contact with both offenders and escape warrants for their arrests were issued on November 3.



Delaware Joins National Effort To Address Illegal Debt Collection

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Delaware Department of Justice has joined a national coalition committed to working to crack down on illegal debt collection. Led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Operation Collection Protection” brings together federal, state, and local enforcement and regulatory organizations.



Governor Nominates Experienced Child Welfare Professional to Lead Kids Department

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating Carla Benson-Green to become the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF).



2015 Coastal Cleanup drew nearly 1,500 volunteers who collected almost 8 tons of trash and recyclables from 50 sites

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The 29th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held on Sept. 19 drew 1,492 volunteers, who collected 7.8 tons of trash from 50 sites along more than 80 miles of Delaware’s waterways and coastline stretching from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.



Governor Markell pardons Conductor on the Underground Railroad Samuel D. Burris

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 2, 2015

In an effort to right a historic injustice, Governor Jack Markell issued a pardon for Samuel D. Burris, a free black man from Delaware, who, on Nov. 2, 1847, was convicted of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.





  Archives:  November 2015

Department of Correction announces search for Wilmington work release offenders

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Department of Correction announces that it is currently searching for two Wilmington Work Release offenders. On November 3, 2015 Offender Tyrone Baines absconded over the perimeter wall at the Plummer Community Corrections Center. On the evening of November 3, 2015, Offender Jerrin Herring failed to return as required to the Plummer Community Corrections Center from an approved job seeking pass. Immediate attempts were undertaken to make contact with both offenders and escape warrants for their arrests were issued on November 3.



Delaware Joins National Effort To Address Illegal Debt Collection

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Delaware Department of Justice has joined a national coalition committed to working to crack down on illegal debt collection. Led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Operation Collection Protection” brings together federal, state, and local enforcement and regulatory organizations.



Governor Nominates Experienced Child Welfare Professional to Lead Kids Department

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating Carla Benson-Green to become the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF).



2015 Coastal Cleanup drew nearly 1,500 volunteers who collected almost 8 tons of trash and recyclables from 50 sites

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The 29th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held on Sept. 19 drew 1,492 volunteers, who collected 7.8 tons of trash from 50 sites along more than 80 miles of Delaware’s waterways and coastline stretching from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.



Governor Markell pardons Conductor on the Underground Railroad Samuel D. Burris

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 2, 2015

In an effort to right a historic injustice, Governor Jack Markell issued a pardon for Samuel D. Burris, a free black man from Delaware, who, on Nov. 2, 1847, was convicted of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.