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  Archives:  August 2024

Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Woman Posing as Nurse

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on Monday that a Maryland resident was arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of a registered nurse (“RN”), and then trying to use those credentials to fraudulently obtain employment in Delaware nursing homes.  “The licensing system for healthcare professionals is crucial to patient safety,” Attorney General Jennings said.  “The Delaware Department of […]




Delaware State Fire Commission Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony

State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Delaware State Fire Commission is thrilled to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new building scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:00 am. The ceremony will be held at the Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, Delaware. “Our long-awaited new building will replace the current one attached to the rear […]




Bridgeville Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (August 20, 2024) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a man and woman after 20 dogs were rescued from a home in Bridgeville. Ray Anderson, age 42, and Melissa Layton, age 40, of Bridgeville were arraigned Aug. 15. DAS […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.




Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over National Enforcement

News | Date Posted: Friday, August 16, 2024

From August 16 to September 2, police officers will be patrolling statewide to remove impaired drivers off Delaware roadways. This initiative aligns with the busy Labor Day Holiday weekend. If your celebrations include drinking, make sure to plan a safe and sober ride home.






  Archives:  August 2024

Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Arrests Woman Posing as Nurse

Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on Monday that a Maryland resident was arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of a registered nurse (“RN”), and then trying to use those credentials to fraudulently obtain employment in Delaware nursing homes.  “The licensing system for healthcare professionals is crucial to patient safety,” Attorney General Jennings said.  “The Delaware Department of […]




Delaware State Fire Commission Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony

State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Delaware State Fire Commission is thrilled to announce the Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new building scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:00 am. The ceremony will be held at the Delaware Fire Service Center, 1463 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover, Delaware. “Our long-awaited new building will replace the current one attached to the rear […]




Bridgeville Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (August 20, 2024) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a man and woman after 20 dogs were rescued from a home in Bridgeville. Ray Anderson, age 42, and Melissa Layton, age 40, of Bridgeville were arraigned Aug. 15. DAS […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.




Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over National Enforcement

News | Date Posted: Friday, August 16, 2024

From August 16 to September 2, police officers will be patrolling statewide to remove impaired drivers off Delaware roadways. This initiative aligns with the busy Labor Day Holiday weekend. If your celebrations include drinking, make sure to plan a safe and sober ride home.