AG Jennings wins appeals court ruling against HUD’s attempts to restrict housing-assistance programs
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 6, 2026
In a major victory for Delaware, Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal appeals court has rejected the federal government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on HUD grant funding. The result means that tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country will remain in stable housing. “The programs that the White […]
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 […]
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 […]
DOJ secures convictions in the murder of Marell Lowe
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026
Jhaivon Carter, of Wilmington, and Xavier Carter-Baird, of Milford, have been convicted in New Castle County Superior Court in connection with the 2022 murder of 19-year-old Marell Lowe. On March 12, Jhavion Carter, 22, was convicted of Murder First Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony after a jury trial. […]
