Delaware Department of Justice Issues Guidelines to Law Enforcement and Schools Regarding Handling of Threats and Intimidation
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
In light of incidents reported around the country involving threats and intimidation against individuals based on their national origin, religion, and other personal characteristics, Attorney General Matt Denn sent guidelines to state law enforcement and education officials earlier this week describing proper use of the state’s statutes and regulations to address such incidents in Delaware. […]
Workshop Planned for Community Association Leaders
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Monday, November 14, 2016
The Delaware Department of Justice’s Common Interest Community Ombudsperson and the Community Associations Institutes (CAI), will lead a day-long forum in New Castle County on Saturday designed to assist those who serve in leadership positions in local civic associations. “Board Leadership Development Workshop” will consist of five modules covering Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities, […]
Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murder in Wilmington
Civil Division | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016
Sex offenses, drug and gun cases also lead to convictions Additionally: New Castle house deemed Criminal Nuisance, ordered to halt criminal activity or face closure One man was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for a 2015 Wilmington murder, while his accomplice received a sentence of 30 years this morning in New Castle […]
Attorney General Proposes Changes to State’s Drug Laws and Elimination of Loophole for Illegal Gun Possession
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016
Drug law proposals would simplify drug laws, eliminate geographic inequities, and increase focus on treatment; Firearm proposal would ensure that all violent felons illegally carrying guns face jail time. Attorney General Matt Denn announced today that he would be asking the newly elected General Assembly to reform the state’s drug laws, and eliminate a dangerous […]
Killer of Taxi Driver Sentenced to Prison
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016
DOJ prosecutors also get convictions for weapons, drunk driving, and disorderly conduct charges. A Sussex County man will spend 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing a Millsboro taxi driver. Deputy Attorneys General Martin Cosgrove and Caroline Brittingham secured a plea to Murder Second Degree and Robbery First Degree from 25-year-old Joshua Dutton. […]
