DOJ, WPD Secure New Felony Charges in NorthPak Re-indictment
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Department of Justice has secured two additional felony charges in its case against the violent gang NorthPak as a result of the ongoing investigation led by Wilmington Police Department. “This investigation never stops running,” said Attorney General Jennings. “These charges are a reflection of the dogged determination of Wilmington PD and our prosecutors, who […]
Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2023
Delaware to receive nearly $70 million to fight the opioid crisis Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants have committed to the deal and will start releasing funds […]
DSP, DOJ Announce Domestic Violence Charges Against Suspended Trooper
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 9, 2023
A suspended Delaware State Trooper has been arrested and charged for a domestic physical assault, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Col. Melissa Zebley announced Friday. On March 14, officers from Delaware State Police Troop 9 responded to a residence in Townsend regarding a domestic violence incident involving the defendant, Trooper Anthony DiGati. Police learned that DiGati and the victim had […]
DOJ Secures 35-Count Indictment Against Group Responsible For Violent Crime Spree
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Prosecutors have secured indictments against four defendants charged with multiple carjackings, along with kidnapping, rape, and theft. On June 5, the Department of Justice secured indictments against Defendants Tonnaire McNair-Matthews, 24, of Wilmington; David Hinson, 21, of Bear; Mahkiya Powell, 20, of Wilmington; and Michael Caldwell, 21, of Wilmington. The charges stem from an April, […]
DOJ Secures Guilty Plea In Emma Cole Killing
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Three-year-old’s remains were found behind Smyrna softball field in 2019 On May 25,, Kristie Haas pled guilty to the lead charge of Murder by Abuse or Neglect First Degree for the killing of her three-year-old daughter, Emma Cole. In addition to Murder by Abuse or Neglect, Haas also pled guilty to three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count of Abuse of a […]
