WILMINGTON (Sept. 19, 2018) – To commemorate September as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Task Force of Delaware and Brandywine Counseling & Community Services are reminding pregnant women that no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Birth defects caused by alcohol use during pregnancy is the number one cause of preventable birth defects in this country.

In Delaware, one in eight pregnant women report using alcohol. Some pregnant women are advised during their pregnancy it may be acceptable to consume limited quantities of alcohol. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) dispute that information. According to a 2016 AAP report, first-trimester drinking, compared to no drinking, results in 12 times the odds of giving birth to a child with FASD.

First- and second-trimester drinking increased the odds of FASD 61 times, and women who drink during all trimesters were 65 times more likely to have children who would develop an FASD. The same study concluded that FASD impacts 1.1 percent to 5 percent of the children in this country – five times previous estimates. Other research suggests the rate could be significantly higher given the high rate of women who report drinking while pregnant in the U.S.

“No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy,” said DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician. “We now know that even casual drinking carries the risk of permanent birth defects and lifelong cognitive and physical issues for infants as they grow. OB/GYNs and all medical providers play an important role in reminding pregnant women not to drink during their pregnancies.”

Signs and symptoms of the various FASDs range from mild to severe and include a combination of physical, emotional, behavioral and learning problems. Prenatal alcohol exposure is a frequent cause of structural or functional effects on the brain, heart, bones and spine, kidneys, vision and hearing. It’s also associated with a higher incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, increased temper tantrums, sensitivity to noise and light, and specific learning disabilities such as difficulties with mathematics and language, information processing, memory and problem solving.

“The FASD Task Force of Delaware is happy to join DHSS and Brandywine Counseling & Community Services in the efforts to draw attention to alcohol use during pregnancy,” said Fran Russo-Avena, FASD Task Force of Delaware co-chair and a school nurse. “FASD is often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Children with FASD are more likely to struggle in school, have behavioral problems and may even be labeled ‘difficult kids’ without anyone ever knowing the underlying cause.”

If FASD is not diagnosed early, individuals are at risk for unemployment, increased substance abuse, difficulty functioning as adults, even homelessness and premature death. While FASD cannot be cured, families, clinicians, and educators can develop strategies to help the child cope and manage the symptoms.

Dan Dubovsky, a nationally known FASD specialist, has simple recommendations to follow when assisting people suffering from FASD. For example:

• Do not provide complicated or long instructions. Break down directions one by one, using repetition, consistency, and visual cues.
• Help children with FASD, who can struggle with managing their emotions, to relax when they are stressed. Identify two things the person can do to relax when they feel anxious; practice those with them. Encourage them to do those things when they begin to feel stressed, frustrated or anxious.
• Do not use metaphors or similes, which can be hard to understand. Communication should be literal.
• Use soft lighting; bright lights can be intimidating and overwhelm.
• Be patient when expecting social cues. Do not take lack of eye contact as a lack of motivation.
• Be aware of physical sensations and how they can be overwhelming. Remove tags from clothing or purchase tagless clothing.

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services provides community education and information through a federal grant and will be working with the FASD Task Force to launch a new community outreach campaign this fall.

“If a parent, caregiver, or educator sees potential symptoms, it is important that a child get screened for FASD by their pediatrician or a specialist,” said David Okeke, prevention specialist with Brandywine Counseling. “Given how common alcohol exposure is, it’s entirely possible that medical providers and educators come into contact with children with FASD every day and may not know it.”

“We must reduce the judgment of pregnant women and mothers who may have consumed alcohol,” said Lynne Fahey, CEO of Brandywine Counseling & Community Services. “We want women and families to come forward to seek help for their children and themselves if there is an issue of addiction. If we judge women, that will just shame them and may increase the likelihood that they won’t come forward, which makes diagnosis even more challenging.”

Further information:

• For schools, parents, community members and nonprofits interested in a presentation or for further information FASD, call Brandywine Counseling & Community Services at 302-472-0381.
• For pregnant women and medical providers seeking information on the dangers of substance use during pregnancy, visit www.helpisherede.com/Health-Care-Providers#obgyn-resources.
• For women seeking information on how to connect with addiction treatment, visit www.helpisherede.com.
• For information on how to access free birth control if you qualify, visit https://www.beyourownbaby.org/.
• For information on the FASD Task Force, visit http://www.delawarefasd.org or https://www.facebook.com/delawarefasd/.

(DOVER, Del.—Sept. 21, 2018)—During the month of October 2018, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be sponsoring 14 special programs at sites across the state. A full schedule is included below. Except where noted, all programs are free and open to the public.

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs special events, October 2018

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018
“Early 1900s Music Education.” Accompanied by 78-rpm recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines, guided tours will examine the history of the Victor Talking Machine Company Education Department founded by Frances Clark in 1911. The department’s mission was to take music-appreciation courses to the rural schools and to standardize music education. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3262.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018
“Independence or the Bayonet: The Life and Times of Caesar Rodney.” Historical theater, presented in partnership with the Caesar Rodney High School Stage Crew & Thespians and the First State Heritage Park, explores the patriot who dedicated his life to serving his beloved Delaware. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Performances at 11 a.m.; and 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission is free but, due to limited seating, reservations are strongly recommended by calling 302-302-739-9194. For information on The Old State House, call 302-744-5054.

Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018
River Towns Ride and Festival. Festivals in historic New Castle and Delaware City frame a bicycling event between the two cities. Family-oriented festival held from Noon–5 p.m. at the New Castle Court House Museum and The Green in New Castle will feature food and craft beer; music; children’s games, amusements and crafts; face painting; hay rides; and merchant and craft vendors. Free shuttle between towns. 302-323-4453.

Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Columbus Day.  The Old State House will be open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The following museums will be closed: The John Dickinson Plantation, Johnson Victrola Museum, New Castle Court House Museum and the Zwaanendael Museum. 302-744-5054.

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018
“Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends—A Night of Readings From the Dark Side.” Delaware Shakespeare presents dramatic readings for the Halloween season. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $18 available online at www.delshakes.org. 302-323-4453.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
“Queenstown and the Early Colonial Delmarva: An Archaeological and Historical Symposium.”  New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-323-4453. To reserve a place, send an e-mail to craig.lukezic@de.state.us.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
“18th Century Trades Day.” Experience occupations of the 1700s including getting your hands dirty by preserving food in the smokehouse, dyeing cloth, weaving a rug on a loom and making bricks out of clay. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
“The Battle of the Chesapeake.” Multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch on how the French fleet under Adm. de Grasse paved the way for the surrender of Gen. Cornwallis at Yorktown and the ultimate victory for the American forces over the British. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5054.

Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program explores spinning, weaving, knitting and other fabric arts. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 1–3 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3277.

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018
“Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends—A Night of Readings From the Dark Side.” Delaware Shakespeare presents dramatic readings for the Halloween season. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 3 p.m. Museum open 1:30–4:30 p.m. Tickets $18 available online at www.delshakes.org. 302-744-5054.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018
Lecture on the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware. Program by Nena Todd, supervisor of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ downtown Dover museums, and Theo Braunskill, Lenapé Council member. Part of “Across the Ages to the Edge of the Sea,” a lecture series exploring the history of the Lewes area from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Program at 2 p.m. on the museum’s 2nd floor (entry via staircase; no elevator). Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission but, due to space restrictions, reservations for the lecture are required by calling 302-645-1148 no later than Oct. 19, 2018.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation annual business meeting. Agenda to include review of two nominations to the National Register of Historic Places—Taylors’ Bridge School (New Castle County) and the Richard Allen School (Georgetown). The Delaware Room, Delaware Public Archives, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. 10 a.m.–Noon. 302-736-7417.

Friday, Oct. 26, 2018
“Lantern Tours of the Plantation.” Programs explore the parties, games, dances and entertainment that would have abounded at the plantation during the nighttime in the 18th century. Activities will also include wagon-ride guided-tours conducted by staff of the St. Jones Reserve exploring the nocturnal life of the estuary. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Programs 5:30–6:30 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. Free admission but, due to space restrictions, reservations are required by calling the John Dickinson Plantation at 302-739-3277 no later than Oct. 25, 2018.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
William Penn Day. Day-long series of programs commemorating the 336th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World. Activities include a re-enactment of the Livery of Seisin ceremony at 10:15 a.m. in which Penn received possession of New Castle and a 12-mile circle of land surrounding it; “1670 Tryal of William Penn,” a historical play exploring Penn’s trial on religious freedom and the rights of English subjects under the law at 11:30 and 3:30 p.m.; “The Proprietress of Pennsylvania and Delaware—Hannah Penn,” a performance by historical re-enactor Jean Norvell at 1 p.m.; a performance by the Delaware Music School’s Suzuki Violins at 2:30 p.m.; a Baroque violin concert at 6 p.m.; and museum tours between performances from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. 302-323-4453.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
“Mysteries of History.” Walking tours explore the unusual tombstones of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church graveyard in Lewes. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Tours leaves from the museum at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission but, due to space restrictions, reservations for the tours are required by calling 302-645-1148 no later than Oct. 26, 2018.

Exhibits and displays, October 2018
In addition to special programming, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is sponsoring the following exhibits and displays. Admission is free and open to the public:

Ongoing 
“Delaware Railroads: Elegant Travel and Timely Transport.” Exhibit explores the history of rail travel and transport in the First State emphasizing the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad (1832), the Delaware Railroad (1852), the Junction and Breakwater Railroad (1857) and the Queen Anne’s Railroad (1896). Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. April 1–Oct. 31: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. Nov. 1–March 31: Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-645-1148.

Ongoing
“Drawing America to Victory: The Persuasive Power of the Arts in World War I.” Online exhibit revolves around 27 World War I posters from the collections of the State of Delaware.

Ongoing
“Five Stories.” Display explores the varied lives of people who lived on the plantation including Dickinson family members, tenant farmers, tradesmen, free blacks, indentured servants and enslaved individuals. John Dickinson Plantation Welcome Center, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Oct. 1–March 31: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. April 1–Sept. 30: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3277.

Ongoing
“Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania.” Online exhibit explores the life of Founding Father John Dickinson on the 250th anniversary of the publication of his essays that described Colonial American grievances with the British government.

Ongoing
“New Castle: Three Forts, One Community.” Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle by the Dutch, Swedes and English, and the strongholds that they built to maintain their power. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-323-4453.

Ongoing
“The Old State House: A True Restoration 1976-2016.” Display explores preservation work that has been conducted since Delaware’s first permanent capitol building in Dover was restored to its original appearance in 1976. From the collections of the State of Delaware. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5054.

Ongoing
Sculpture by Charles Parks. Display of works by the noted Wilmington artist featuring historical and political figures including a Minute Man, and presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-323-4453.

Ongoing
“A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World.” Exhibit utilizes artifacts recovered from His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak, a British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798, to tell the story of the vessel, its crew and the historical context within which it operated in the Atlantic World of the late 18th century. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. April 1–Oct. 31: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. Nov. 1–March 31: Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-645-1148.

Ongoing
“Simple Machines.” Exhibit demonstrating the six “simple machines”—incline ramp, screw, wedge, pulley, lever and wheel—that constitute the elementary building blocks of which many more-complicated machines are composed. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Oct. 1–March 31: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. April 1–Sept. 30: Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. 302-739-3277.

Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the five museums of the State of Delaware—the John Dickinson Plantation, the Johnson Victrola Museum, the New Castle Court House Museum, The Old State House and the Zwaanendael Museum—tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through tours, exhibits, school programs and hands-on activities, the museums shine a spotlight on Delaware’s unique history and the diverse people who came to live there. The museums are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The New Castle Court House Museum and the John Dickinson Plantation are partner sites of the First State National Historical Park. The Old State House is located on the Dover Green, another partner site of the park. Go to the following for a comprehensive, long-term calendar of division-sponsored events.

The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is an agency of the State of Delaware. The division enhances Delaware’s quality of life by preserving the state’s unique historical heritage, fostering community stability and economic vitality and providing educational programs and assistance to the general public on Delaware history and heritage. The division’s diverse array of services includes operation of five museums which are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, administration of the State Historic Preservation Office, conservation of the state’s archaeological and historic-objects collections, operation of a conference center and management of historic properties across the state. Primary funding for division programs and services is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, a federal agency. However, the contents and opinions expressed in the division’s programs and services do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Department of the Interior.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone: 302-739-7787
E-mail: Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web: http://history.delaware.gov

DELAWARE CITY – Following an investigation into illegal activity on the Delaware River, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a commercial waterman from Sussex County on Sept. 20 for more than 600 shellfish and boating violations near Delaware City.

Shawn P. Moore, 40, of Georgetown, was charged with 322 counts of failure to tend commercial crab pots within 72 hours; 171 counts of improperly-marked commercial crab pot license number on buoy; 121 counts of over-the-limit commercial crab pots; two counts of crabbing from a vessel not displaying a proper color panel; and one count each of commercial crabbing under a crab pot number not assigned by DNREC; failure to have a commercial license in his possession; no fire extinguisher; no sound-producing device; and reckless operation of a vessel.

Moore was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 in New Castle, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was released on his own recognizance pending a future appearance in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas.

Citizens are encouraged to report fisheries violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 800-523-3336.

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• Follow Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on Twitter, https://twitter.com/DE_FW_NRPolice.

Media contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9086 or 302-354-1386; or Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Vol. 48, No. 258

Reminder for the week: Youth hunting opportunities in Delaware

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept.10-16 made 1,561 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 26 citations. Officers responded to 59 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police in the Community

• On Sept. 16, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers discussed the role of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers and answered hunting, fishing, and boating questions during a Hunter Education Class at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center near New Castle.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions

Incident of note:

• On Sept. 16, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested an individual for multiple drug charges at Coursey Pond near Felton. The following press release was issued regarding the incident: DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges.

Citations issued by category, with the number of charges in parentheses, included:

Wildlife Conservation: Unsigned federal migratory waterfowl stamp (1).

Fisheries Conservation: Recreational: Possession of undersized blue crabs (1), use of crab pots without required turtle excluder (1), possession of undersized striped bass (1), unlicensed fishing (4)*, and no F.I.N. (6).

Boating and Boating Safety: Operating an unregistered vessel (1) and no boat ramp certificate (1).

Public Safety: Striking dwelling with shot from firearm (1), excessive speed on a state wildlife area (1)*, possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/cocaine (1), and possession of drug paraphernalia not marijuana-related (1).

Other: Parking in a no parking zone (1), operating a motor vehicle off an established roadway (1), and trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area (4).

*Includes citation(s) issued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area.

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recognizes and thanks the majority of anglers, hunters, and boaters who comply with and support Delaware’s fishing, hunting, and boating laws and regulations. Citizens are encouraged to report fish, wildlife, and boating violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 302-739-4580. Wildlife violations may also be reported anonymously to Operation Game Theft by calling 800-292-3030 or online at http://de.gov/ogt.

Are you AWARE?
Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police reminds the public that there are great opportunities for getting youth outdoors to hunt during the upcoming seasons. Three dates are set aside for youth during the 2018/2019 hunting season:

• Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days: October 20, 2018 and Feb. 9, 2019
• Youth/Non-ambulatory Disabled Deer Hunt: Nov. 3, 2018
• Youth/Non-ambulatory Disabled Turkey Hunt: April 6, 2019

Please remember the following when taking youth hunting:

• Both resident and non-resident youth ages 13-15 must purchase a junior hunting license to hunt in Delaware. If a youth turns 16 during a hunting season, the youth should purchase an adult hunting license rather than a youth license.
• An adult must accompany a youth hunter, and the adult must be a licensed hunter or license-exempt hunter who has the lawful right to hunt in Delaware. The youth must be under the direct supervision of the adult, which means within arm’s reach of the supervising adult.

Follow Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DEFWNRPolice/.

Follow Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on Twitter, https://twitter.com/DE_FW_NRPolice.

Contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, 302-382-7167, or Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9913.

Other prison sentences handed down for drug, manslaughter, weapons, and robbery charges

A Dover man who tried to rape a woman while her children were present has pled guilty and been sentenced to prison. Deputy Attorney General Kathleen Dickerson prosecuted the case against 34-year-old Tyree Lockett of Dover. In March 2018, Lockett attempted to rape his ex-girlfriend’s roommate as she slept and while her children were present in the apartment. When the victim woke up, Lockett physically assaulted her as she tried to escape. Lockett pled guilty to Attempted Rape First Degree and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and was immediately sentenced to 30 years in prison by a Superior Court judge, followed by 1 year of work release, then 3 years of probation. Lockett must also register as a Tier 3 sex offender. Detective Stephen Boone from the Dover Police Department, and DOJ social worker Lorraine Freese and paralegal Sue Balik also worked on the prosecution.

Deputy Attorney General Erika Flaschner secured a prison sentence for a habitual offender for his latest drug and weapons charges. Tony Davis, 38, of Wilmington, pled guilty in May to Drug Dealing Heroin Tier 4 and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. After a traffic stop in Wilmington in August 2017, police found over 12,000 bags of heroin, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, cocaine, methamphetamine, alprazolam, marijuana, and oxycodone. A Superior Court judge sentenced Davis, barred from having a gun because of past drug and weapons convictions, to 17 years in prison, followed by 6 months of either home confinement or work release, then 18 months of probation. Detective Danielle Farrell of the Wilmington Police Department served as chief investigative officer in the case.

A fatal stabbing led to a 15-year prison sentence for a New Castle man. In December 2016, Chaz Collazo, 29, stabbed 35-year-old Melvin Smith in the neck as the two argued about money in the 900 block of North Market Street in Wilmington. Collazo fled the scene, leaving Smith to bleed to death on the street. In June 2018, Collazo pled guilty to Manslaughter and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony. A Superior Court judge sentenced Collazo to 15 years in prison, followed by 6 months of either home confinement or work release, then 2 years of probation. Deputy Attorneys General Brian Robertson and Rebecca Song prosecuted the case with assistance from special investigator Brian Daly, victim/witness specialist Crystal Pitts, and paralegal Jaime Prater.

A second man convicted of robbing and beating a University of Delaware student received a prison sentence from a Superior Court judge. Deputy Attorney General Jamie McCloskey secured the sentence for Lewis Henderson, 25, of Salem, NJ. In August 2016, Henderson and his co-defendant, Derrick Hudson, punched and kicked their victim and stole his backpack as he walked home from campus to his apartment in Newark. The attack left the victim with a collapsed lung and broken bones, resulting in a 4-day hospital stay. Henderson pled guilty in April 2018 to Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree and was sentenced to 6 years in prison, followed by 2 years of probation. Hudson, 22, of New Castle, pled guilty in April 2017 to Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree, and was sentenced in February 2018 to 3 years in prison, followed by 6 months of either home confinement or work release, then 18 months of probation.