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  Archives:  May 2017

DPH Encourages Testing for Hepatitis C

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and its partners are working to raise awareness of viral hepatitis by encouraging priority populations to get tested, specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. One of these priority populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are people born from 1945–1965, sometimes referred to as baby boomers. The CDC indicates they are 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults.



Prison Time for Defendants in Two Separate Murder Cases

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Others face prison for sexual abuse, assault, and robbery charges. A 43-year-old Wilmington man will spend 35 years in prison for a 2014 murder in Wilmington after being sentenced by a Superior Court judge. Deputy Attorneys General Brian Robertson and Maria Knoll secured the sentence for Marcus Crews. Crews pled guilty in Superior Court in […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 15-21

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 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 May 15-21 made 2,244 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 187 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 86 citations.



Governor Carney Will Sign Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Legislation expands access to substance abuse treatment, and strengthens oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday will sign into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opiate prescription patterns and combat Delaware’s […]



Governor Carney Highlights Resources for Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Resources include travel, event smartphone apps WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney highlighted Friday resources for Delaware residents and visitors to utilize Memorial Day weekend: “Delaware’s beaches, state parks and dining and hospitality sector attract millions of visitors to our state, are key drivers of our $3.1 billion tourism industry and improve the quality of […]





  Archives:  May 2017

DPH Encourages Testing for Hepatitis C

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and its partners are working to raise awareness of viral hepatitis by encouraging priority populations to get tested, specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. One of these priority populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are people born from 1945–1965, sometimes referred to as baby boomers. The CDC indicates they are 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults.



Prison Time for Defendants in Two Separate Murder Cases

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Others face prison for sexual abuse, assault, and robbery charges. A 43-year-old Wilmington man will spend 35 years in prison for a 2014 murder in Wilmington after being sentenced by a Superior Court judge. Deputy Attorneys General Brian Robertson and Maria Knoll secured the sentence for Marcus Crews. Crews pled guilty in Superior Court in […]



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 15-21

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 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 May 15-21 made 2,244 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 187 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 86 citations.



Governor Carney Will Sign Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Legislation expands access to substance abuse treatment, and strengthens oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday will sign into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opiate prescription patterns and combat Delaware’s […]



Governor Carney Highlights Resources for Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2017

Resources include travel, event smartphone apps WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney highlighted Friday resources for Delaware residents and visitors to utilize Memorial Day weekend: “Delaware’s beaches, state parks and dining and hospitality sector attract millions of visitors to our state, are key drivers of our $3.1 billion tourism industry and improve the quality of […]