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  Category: Department of Justice


Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Property Abatement Program

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016

DOJ Works With Local Law Enforcement to Address 38 Properties That Are Focal Points for Drug Activity and Violent Crime Attorney General Matt Denn announced Thursday that an initiative to partner with law enforcement agencies to accelerate use of the state’s Criminal Nuisance Abatement statute has shown significant results, including a substantial increase in the […]



Delaware Part of 50-State Settlement With Retailer That Targeted Military Service Members

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced a settlement with retailer USA Discounters, also doing business as USA Living and Fletcher’s Jewelers, along with 49 other state attorneys general, to resolve the states’ claims of deceptive trade practices against the company. An estimated $203,000 will be paid to Delawareans who were USA Discounters […]



Weapons Charges to Lead to Prison Sentences

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016

Deputy Attorney General Matt Frawley secured a guilty plea from Joshua Chattin, 23, of Wilmington for Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Drug Dealing Heroin Tier 4, Conspiracy Second Degree, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. In October 2015, a probation officer doing a home visit at […]



Delaware Department of Justice Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Review Services for Children With Disabilities

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a case from the state of Colorado involving the level of educational services that must be provided to public school students with disabilities. The case, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, is significant because it will be the first time in decades that […]



Delaware DOJ Warns Delawareans About Fraudulent Fundraising Calls For Firefighters

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Consumer Fraud Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice warns Delawareans to be wary of unauthorized and fraudulent telephone solicitations in the wake of the recent tragedy involving two Wilmington firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. DOJ has become aware of potentially fraudulent calls to Delaware homes in the last […]






  Category: Department of Justice

Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Property Abatement Program

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2016

DOJ Works With Local Law Enforcement to Address 38 Properties That Are Focal Points for Drug Activity and Violent Crime Attorney General Matt Denn announced Thursday that an initiative to partner with law enforcement agencies to accelerate use of the state’s Criminal Nuisance Abatement statute has shown significant results, including a substantial increase in the […]



Delaware Part of 50-State Settlement With Retailer That Targeted Military Service Members

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2016

The Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit announced a settlement with retailer USA Discounters, also doing business as USA Living and Fletcher’s Jewelers, along with 49 other state attorneys general, to resolve the states’ claims of deceptive trade practices against the company. An estimated $203,000 will be paid to Delawareans who were USA Discounters […]



Weapons Charges to Lead to Prison Sentences

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2016

Deputy Attorney General Matt Frawley secured a guilty plea from Joshua Chattin, 23, of Wilmington for Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Drug Dealing Heroin Tier 4, Conspiracy Second Degree, and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. In October 2015, a probation officer doing a home visit at […]



Delaware Department of Justice Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Review Services for Children With Disabilities

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a case from the state of Colorado involving the level of educational services that must be provided to public school students with disabilities. The case, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, is significant because it will be the first time in decades that […]



Delaware DOJ Warns Delawareans About Fraudulent Fundraising Calls For Firefighters

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016

The Consumer Fraud Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice warns Delawareans to be wary of unauthorized and fraudulent telephone solicitations in the wake of the recent tragedy involving two Wilmington firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. DOJ has become aware of potentially fraudulent calls to Delaware homes in the last […]