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  Archives:  February 2017

Murder, Gang, Gun, Robbery Charges Result In Guilty Pleas and Verdicts

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

A 33-year-old Wilmington man will spend the rest of his life in prison, after being convicted by a Superior Court jury of Murder First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy First Degree for a 2014 shooting in Wilmington’s Hedgeville neighborhood. Deputy Attorneys General A.J. Roop and Karin Volker […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 6-12 made 1,311 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 11 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 46 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2017 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2017 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 4 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout, provided pond ice conditions do not prevent stocking or fishing.



DPH Shares ‘Preparedness Buddy’ Brochure To Help Delawareans Prepare For Emergencies

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

Winter weather can bring high winds, snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Responding to those and other potential hazards — such as power outages, fires, floods, and disease outbreaks — is less stressful when emergency plans are in place. This is particularly true for adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and those with temporary or chronic health conditions, language barriers or any other issue that might make mobility difficult in an emergency. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging use of the Office of Preparedness’ “Preparedness Buddy Brochure.”



Governor Carney Creates Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2017

Governor signs Executive Order #4 establishing the GEAR Board to identify efficiencies DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed Executive Order Four on Thursday, establishing the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board (GEAR) to identify, on an ongoing basis, opportunities for cost savings in state government. Members of the board are listed in the text […]





  Archives:  February 2017

Murder, Gang, Gun, Robbery Charges Result In Guilty Pleas and Verdicts

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

A 33-year-old Wilmington man will spend the rest of his life in prison, after being convicted by a Superior Court jury of Murder First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy First Degree for a 2014 shooting in Wilmington’s Hedgeville neighborhood. Deputy Attorneys General A.J. Roop and Karin Volker […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 6-12 made 1,311 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 11 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 46 citations.



DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2017 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

The Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2017 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 4 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout, provided pond ice conditions do not prevent stocking or fishing.



DPH Shares ‘Preparedness Buddy’ Brochure To Help Delawareans Prepare For Emergencies

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017

Winter weather can bring high winds, snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Responding to those and other potential hazards — such as power outages, fires, floods, and disease outbreaks — is less stressful when emergency plans are in place. This is particularly true for adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and those with temporary or chronic health conditions, language barriers or any other issue that might make mobility difficult in an emergency. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging use of the Office of Preparedness’ “Preparedness Buddy Brochure.”



Governor Carney Creates Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2017

Governor signs Executive Order #4 establishing the GEAR Board to identify efficiencies DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed Executive Order Four on Thursday, establishing the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board (GEAR) to identify, on an ongoing basis, opportunities for cost savings in state government. Members of the board are listed in the text […]