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  Archives:  October 2017

Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 9-15

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

DOVER – 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 Oct. 9-15 made 1,389 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 54 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 29 citations.




Convictions, Sentences For Weapons, Assault, Robbery, Child Pornography

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

A 41-year-old Wilmington man faces at least 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges. Deputy Attorney General Allison Abessinio secured the plea from Robert Johnson. During a fight in September 2016, Johnson stabbed 57-year-old Carl Huggins multiple times in his home in the 400 block of North Church Street in Wilmington. The […]




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




DNREC’s 10th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival to celebrate Delaware’s natural treasures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

DNREC and the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) will showcase one of the most natural areas in Delaware when the 10th Annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival is held Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Delaware Bayshore Byway.






  Archives:  October 2017

Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 9-15

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

DOVER – 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 Oct. 9-15 made 1,389 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 54 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 29 citations.




Convictions, Sentences For Weapons, Assault, Robbery, Child Pornography

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

A 41-year-old Wilmington man faces at least 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges. Deputy Attorney General Allison Abessinio secured the plea from Robert Johnson. During a fight in September 2016, Johnson stabbed 57-year-old Carl Huggins multiple times in his home in the 400 block of North Church Street in Wilmington. The […]




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




DNREC’s 10th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival to celebrate Delaware’s natural treasures

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

DNREC and the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) will showcase one of the most natural areas in Delaware when the 10th Annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival is held Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Delaware Bayshore Byway.