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Delaware Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Media Release September 25, 2012 Wilmington –  A Delaware man has been arrested for sexual solicitation of a child following an investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force,  Attorney General Beau Biden announced today. The Child Predator Task Force investigation was initiated after a 17 year old female and her mother reported to authorities […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wilmington – Taking bold action to ensure that Delaware law protects children from abuse and neglect, Governor Jack Markell today signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers. “To be effective in protecting children our laws must recognize that child victims, especially very young children […]




Legislation to Make Delaware’s Roads Safer Becomes Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Friday, August 3, 2012

Media Release August 3, 2011 New laws toughen penalties on repeat DUI offenders and criminally negligent drivers Newport – Attorney General Beau Biden joined Governor Jack Markell today as the Governor signed into law two pieces of legislation drafted by the Attorney General’s Office that will take dangerous drivers off the roads. HB 168 enhances […]




New Law Imposes Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012

  Wilmington – Legislation strengthening penalties for property crimes that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and introduced by Rep. Larry Mitchell and Sen. David B. McBride has been signed into law Gov. Jack Markell.  House Bill 185 targets those who steal money from or defraud individuals or organizations, which are often nonprofits […]




Newark Doctor Indicted for Multiple Sex Offenses

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012

Wilmington – The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of Newark Doctor Pierre Leroy on multiple sex charges.  Leroy was originally arrested in May after Newark Police received and investigated a report from a patient of unlawful sexual contact by the doctor during a medical examination.  The criminal investigation, […]







  Category: Criminal Division

Delaware Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Media Release September 25, 2012 Wilmington –  A Delaware man has been arrested for sexual solicitation of a child following an investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force,  Attorney General Beau Biden announced today. The Child Predator Task Force investigation was initiated after a 17 year old female and her mother reported to authorities […]




Stronger Protections for Abused Children Signed Into Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wilmington – Taking bold action to ensure that Delaware law protects children from abuse and neglect, Governor Jack Markell today signed legislation spearheaded by Attorney General Beau Biden and child advocates that enacts tougher penalties against child abusers. “To be effective in protecting children our laws must recognize that child victims, especially very young children […]




Legislation to Make Delaware’s Roads Safer Becomes Law

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Friday, August 3, 2012

Media Release August 3, 2011 New laws toughen penalties on repeat DUI offenders and criminally negligent drivers Newport – Attorney General Beau Biden joined Governor Jack Markell today as the Governor signed into law two pieces of legislation drafted by the Attorney General’s Office that will take dangerous drivers off the roads. HB 168 enhances […]




New Law Imposes Tougher Penalties for Embezzlement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2012

  Wilmington – Legislation strengthening penalties for property crimes that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and introduced by Rep. Larry Mitchell and Sen. David B. McBride has been signed into law Gov. Jack Markell.  House Bill 185 targets those who steal money from or defraud individuals or organizations, which are often nonprofits […]




Newark Doctor Indicted for Multiple Sex Offenses

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012

Wilmington – The Delaware Attorney General’s Office announced today that it has secured the indictment of Newark Doctor Pierre Leroy on multiple sex charges.  Leroy was originally arrested in May after Newark Police received and investigated a report from a patient of unlawful sexual contact by the doctor during a medical examination.  The criminal investigation, […]