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  Archives:  March 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 18-24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Between March 18-24, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,037 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.




DPH Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Opioid Abuse from Starting After Dental Procedures

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is engaging dental providers in the launch of a statewide campaign directed at increasing awareness about the addictive nature of opioid medications used after dental procedures.




2017 Murder in Bear Sends Man to Prison for Life

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Arsonist sentenced for torching historic home; other defendants enter guilty pleas in shootings A 2017 murder resulted in life in prison for a 26-year-old New Castle man. Deputy Attorneys General Danielle Brennan and William Leonard prosecuted the case against Elder Saavedra. In March 2017, Saavedra killed 23-year-old Lester Mateo of Penns Grove, NJ outside of […]




DPH Announces Two Naloxone Training, Distribution Events in New Castle County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2019) – As part of its Community Naloxone Distribution initiative, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two additional community naloxone distribution events in New Castle County next week. This initiative is part of a multi-pronged approach to address the opioid crisis and reduce the number of individuals dying from […]




DNREC First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday offers a look at significant symbols representing Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Ever wonder why the Blue Hen is the Delaware state bird? On Saturday, April 6, DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will answer that question.






  Archives:  March 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 18-24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Between March 18-24, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,037 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.




DPH Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Opioid Abuse from Starting After Dental Procedures

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is engaging dental providers in the launch of a statewide campaign directed at increasing awareness about the addictive nature of opioid medications used after dental procedures.




2017 Murder in Bear Sends Man to Prison for Life

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Arsonist sentenced for torching historic home; other defendants enter guilty pleas in shootings A 2017 murder resulted in life in prison for a 26-year-old New Castle man. Deputy Attorneys General Danielle Brennan and William Leonard prosecuted the case against Elder Saavedra. In March 2017, Saavedra killed 23-year-old Lester Mateo of Penns Grove, NJ outside of […]




DPH Announces Two Naloxone Training, Distribution Events in New Castle County

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2019) – As part of its Community Naloxone Distribution initiative, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two additional community naloxone distribution events in New Castle County next week. This initiative is part of a multi-pronged approach to address the opioid crisis and reduce the number of individuals dying from […]




DNREC First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday offers a look at significant symbols representing Delaware

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, March 29, 2019

Ever wonder why the Blue Hen is the Delaware state bird? On Saturday, April 6, DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will answer that question.