Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights
Department of Justice | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Governor Meyer launches videos and a webpage educating Delawareans on their rights when interacting with federal law enforcement WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer and state leaders today released videos in English and Spanish highlighting the essential civil rights guaranteed to Delaware residents when encountering federal immigration authorities. The videos encourage Delawareans to “Know Your Rights” and launch with a state-supported webpage that serves as an easy […]
Court rules with State, clears way for offshore wind substation critical to Delaware’s energy future
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 2026
Delaware ratepayers won a significant victory Wednesday as the Court of Chancery upheld the General Assembly’s authority to ensure construction of a critical electrical substation needed to bring offshore wind power to Delaware ratepayers. “Delawareans are paying more for electricity than ever — and the last thing they need is a political fight obstructing the […]
DOJ announces arrest of Delmar officer in stalking, sexual contact investigations
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
A Delmar police officer has been arrested on a number of criminal charges. On March 18, 2026, Darrell T. Powell was arrested on 2 charges of Official Misconduct and Unlawful Sexual Contact, as well as charges of Stalking and Offensive Touching. The arrest follows an investigation by the Seaford Police Department. “No one, regardless of their profession, is […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Correction | Department of Education | Department of Finance | Department of Human Resources | Department of Justice | Department of Labor | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Department of State | Department of Technology and Information | Department of Transportation | Division of Revenue | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
Celebrating Employee Creativity and Encouraging Connection and Innovation Statewide, Del. (March 24, 2026) – Every day, Delawareans rely on state employees – people who maintain public spaces, support families, protect public health, manage resources, and keep essential services moving. The Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition offers a different way to meet the public workforce: […]
DOJ secures life sentences, additional time for two men involved in the murder of Shiheem Durham
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
On March 18, Jason Calhum and Khalil Dixon were sentenced to life plus additional years in prison for multiple convictions including Murder First Degree in connection with the 2020 murder of Shiheem Durham. Jason Calhum, 24, of Middletown, Delaware was sentenced to life plus an additional 14 years in prison for convictions of Murder First […]
