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  Archives:  January 2023

DPH’s Office of Animal Welfare Announces Sixth Arrest In Connection With January 8th Dog Fighting Bust; 4 Dogs Rescued

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023

DOVER, DE (Jan. 20, 2023) –   The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announces the arrest of a sixth man involved in a Seaford dog fighting incident from January 8. OAW charged Laurel, DE, resident Ronnell Jacobs, age 45, with three felony counts related to dog fighting, and two misdemeanor counts […]




Delmarva Fox Squirrel Recovery and Species Restoration in Delaware Continued During 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023

Delmarva fox squirrels now have three new homes in Sussex County as a result of translocations during 2022 to the Assawoman Wildlife Area, Redden State Forest and Trap Pond State Park, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Governor Carney Delivers 2023 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Carney delivered his 2023 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy and infrastructure, invest in public schools and child care, and maintain a sustainable financial plan.




Suspect Indicted For 2015 Murder That Sparked Years-Long Wilmington Gang War

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Wilmington Chief of Police Wilfredo Campos announced today that a Wilmington man, Oliver “Butter” Henry, has been arrested and charged for the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Jordan Ellerbe. Ellerbe’s murder ignited a rapidly accelerating feud between two rival gangs, Shoot to Kill and Only My Brothers. In the months […]




DOC Announces Internal Affairs, Correctional Food Services Leadership Promotions

News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today the appointment of Alan Clark as Director of Internal Affairs and the appointment of Daniel Roberts as Correctional Food Service Administrator. “The Department of Correction relies on highly capable leaders and professional staff with a wide variety of skills to meet our public safety and reentry […]






  Archives:  January 2023

DPH’s Office of Animal Welfare Announces Sixth Arrest In Connection With January 8th Dog Fighting Bust; 4 Dogs Rescued

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023

DOVER, DE (Jan. 20, 2023) –   The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announces the arrest of a sixth man involved in a Seaford dog fighting incident from January 8. OAW charged Laurel, DE, resident Ronnell Jacobs, age 45, with three felony counts related to dog fighting, and two misdemeanor counts […]




Delmarva Fox Squirrel Recovery and Species Restoration in Delaware Continued During 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2023

Delmarva fox squirrels now have three new homes in Sussex County as a result of translocations during 2022 to the Assawoman Wildlife Area, Redden State Forest and Trap Pond State Park, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Governor Carney Delivers 2023 State of the State Address

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Governor Carney delivered his 2023 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy and infrastructure, invest in public schools and child care, and maintain a sustainable financial plan.




Suspect Indicted For 2015 Murder That Sparked Years-Long Wilmington Gang War

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Wilmington Chief of Police Wilfredo Campos announced today that a Wilmington man, Oliver “Butter” Henry, has been arrested and charged for the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Jordan Ellerbe. Ellerbe’s murder ignited a rapidly accelerating feud between two rival gangs, Shoot to Kill and Only My Brothers. In the months […]




DOC Announces Internal Affairs, Correctional Food Services Leadership Promotions

News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today the appointment of Alan Clark as Director of Internal Affairs and the appointment of Daniel Roberts as Correctional Food Service Administrator. “The Department of Correction relies on highly capable leaders and professional staff with a wide variety of skills to meet our public safety and reentry […]