AG Jennings, coalition keep machine gun devices out of Delaware
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. In a notice of voluntary dismissal filed Friday, a coalition of AGs co-led by Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland closed an […]
DOJ secures guilty verdicts in 2023 murder case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026
A Wilmington man has been found guilty on all charges for his role in the 2023 death of Quinton Turner. Andra Manuel, 50, was convicted on April 17, 2026, by a Superior Court jury on charges of Murder First Degree, Felony Murder First Degree, Robbery First Degree, and three charges of Possession of a Firearm […]
Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware
Department of Elections | Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 19, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair, and Secure Elections. This is a coordinated effort focused on election security, to reinforce public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process, and safeguard Delaware from unconstitutional federal interference. “The U.S. Constitution is clear: elections are run by the states, not the federal government,” said Governor Meyer. “That’s a responsibility we take […]
DOJ obtains prison sentences in robbery-turned-homicide
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery that led to the death of a Wilmington man. Charles Lowe, 47, of Felton, and Sierra Steiner, 30, of Newark, received their sentences on April 17, 2026. Lowe, who was convicted of Murder Second Degree, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and […]
Governor Meyer Nominates Robert Storch to be Delaware’s First Inspector General
Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026
DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as the first Inspector General for the State of Delaware. “For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken […]
