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  Category: Criminal Division


Attorney General’s Office announces sentencing in cyberstalking case

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009

On August 19, 2009, Richard McCullough, age 42 of Bear, pled guilty to 1 count of harassment and 1 count of non-compliance with a bond order. The Attorney General, with assistance from University of Delaware Police, New Castle County Police, and Wilmington Police, arrested McCullough on April 15, 2009 for stalking women using the web. […]




Governor signs legislation to expand victim compensation program; Victims’ Compensation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 24, 2009

Delaware crime victims are eligible to receive state compensation for mental health counseling, costs of attending criminal proceedings, and other expenses through legislation signed into law by Governor Markell during an afternoon ceremony today in Wilmington. House Bill 133 expands the newly revamped Delaware’s Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP), formerly called the Violent Crimes Compensation […]




Law enforcement agencies collaborate to better protect Delaware residents

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police unveiled Delaware’s enhanced Sex Offender website and announced a newly-expanded registration effort during a press conference at the Delaware State Police Academy in Dover. The website changes were developed through a collaborative effort among the Attorney General’s office, Delaware State Police, Delaware Child Predator Task Force, […]




Revamped Victims’ Compensation Program moves to Attorney General’s Office

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office today applauded Governor Markell for signing House Bill 253. This legislation, signed into law last Friday, transfers the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program to the Department of Justice, streamlines the compensation process for innocent victims of crime, and provides Delawareans statewide with local access to victim compensation services. “We welcome the […]




Attorney General’s Office to participate in National Night Out events

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office will participate in two National Night Out activities in New Castle County on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. The 26th Annual National Night Out brings together residents, civic organizations, businesses, and law enforcements for a lively and entertaining night of food, fun, and festivities. “National Night Out sends a strong message […]







  Category: Criminal Division

Attorney General’s Office announces sentencing in cyberstalking case

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009

On August 19, 2009, Richard McCullough, age 42 of Bear, pled guilty to 1 count of harassment and 1 count of non-compliance with a bond order. The Attorney General, with assistance from University of Delaware Police, New Castle County Police, and Wilmington Police, arrested McCullough on April 15, 2009 for stalking women using the web. […]




Governor signs legislation to expand victim compensation program; Victims’ Compensation

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 24, 2009

Delaware crime victims are eligible to receive state compensation for mental health counseling, costs of attending criminal proceedings, and other expenses through legislation signed into law by Governor Markell during an afternoon ceremony today in Wilmington. House Bill 133 expands the newly revamped Delaware’s Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP), formerly called the Violent Crimes Compensation […]




Law enforcement agencies collaborate to better protect Delaware residents

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police unveiled Delaware’s enhanced Sex Offender website and announced a newly-expanded registration effort during a press conference at the Delaware State Police Academy in Dover. The website changes were developed through a collaborative effort among the Attorney General’s office, Delaware State Police, Delaware Child Predator Task Force, […]




Revamped Victims’ Compensation Program moves to Attorney General’s Office

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s Office today applauded Governor Markell for signing House Bill 253. This legislation, signed into law last Friday, transfers the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program to the Department of Justice, streamlines the compensation process for innocent victims of crime, and provides Delawareans statewide with local access to victim compensation services. “We welcome the […]




Attorney General’s Office to participate in National Night Out events

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009

The Delaware Attorney General’s office will participate in two National Night Out activities in New Castle County on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009. The 26th Annual National Night Out brings together residents, civic organizations, businesses, and law enforcements for a lively and entertaining night of food, fun, and festivities. “National Night Out sends a strong message […]