Attorney General Biden announces expansion of efforts in statewide initiative to combat crime in Delaware’s communities
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Rehoboth Beach Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today announced that the Delaware Department of Justice has used the newly-enhanced Drug Nuisance and Social Vices Abatement Act to actively combat crime across the state.
Former Townsend Clerk arrested in Department of Justice investigation
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 6, 2007
Following an investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice, Special Investigations Unit, Maureen A. Stewart, 38, of Summit Bridge Road, Townsend was arrested today after she turned herself in to the Delaware Department of Justice.
Attorney General warns consumers about scams that promise large lottery
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, June 25, 2007
Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III today issued a warning about a growing
trend of unsolicited counterfeit check, lottery and sweepstakes scams that claim a recipient has won a prize. In these scams, consumers are tricked into wiring or sending cashiers checks worth thousands of
dollars to claim prizes. These scams are designed to defraud money and gain personal information
from consumers.
Attorney General Biden urges the U.S. Senate to pass legislation to protect students
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III, joined by Attorneys General from 30 states and the District of Columbia, has urged the U.S. Senate to enact The Student Loan Sunshine Act, federal legislation designed to safeguard students from deceptive practices in the college loan industry.
Department of Justice and county police team up against elder abuse
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2007
Suspect arrested in “Sweetheart Scam” for bilking 85-year-old man out of more than $27,000 In a joint investigation between the Delaware Department of Justice Fraud Division and the New Castle County Police, investigators have arrested Gina Mitchell, 30, of 301 Collins Drive, Springfield, PA on a charge of felony theft from a victim over 62 years of age.
