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  Archives:  June 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 22-28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Natural Resources Police officers made 3,335 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 620 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks between May 22-28.




Man Who Pulled Gun on Police Faces Up to 51 Years in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Others face prison time for child pornography, weapons, and DUI charges. A Superior Court jury convicted a 20-year-old Wilmington man who ran from police and then pulled a gun on an officer. Deputy Attorneys General Timothy Maguire and John Taylor obtained the conviction on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession […]




Progress on revitalization of former NVF site in Yorklyn to be showcased during Yorklyn Day festival

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Revitalization milestones will be on display from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, during the first Yorklyn Day festival at the former NVF manufacturing site in Yorklyn. The event will highlight site remediation – including toxics removal and flood mitigation – along with new trails and amenities, and plans for continued redevelopment.




Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. “I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from the Paris Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released a statement following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “I am deeply disappointed that President Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement that united nations across the globe in a fight against climate change. […]






  Archives:  June 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 22-28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Natural Resources Police officers made 3,335 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 620 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks between May 22-28.




Man Who Pulled Gun on Police Faces Up to 51 Years in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Others face prison time for child pornography, weapons, and DUI charges. A Superior Court jury convicted a 20-year-old Wilmington man who ran from police and then pulled a gun on an officer. Deputy Attorneys General Timothy Maguire and John Taylor obtained the conviction on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession […]




Progress on revitalization of former NVF site in Yorklyn to be showcased during Yorklyn Day festival

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

Revitalization milestones will be on display from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, during the first Yorklyn Day festival at the former NVF manufacturing site in Yorklyn. The event will highlight site remediation – including toxics removal and flood mitigation – along with new trails and amenities, and plans for continued redevelopment.




Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. “I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from the Paris Agreement

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released a statement following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “I am deeply disappointed that President Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement that united nations across the globe in a fight against climate change. […]