Public Encouraged to Avoid ‘Rescuing’ Young Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
DNREC reminds the public that it’s best when encountering young wildlife of any species to leave the animals alone.
Millsboro PD Officer Indicted For Drug Tampering
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
Defendant faces multiple felonies after stealing drug evidence The Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust has indicted a Millsboro police sergeant and evidence custodian after an investigation revealed that he tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker. Matthew Dufour, 34, faces ten charges—including multiple felonies such […]
DOJ Secures Lengthy Prison Sentence for Dover Man in 2022 Violent Gun Case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
On May 11, 37-year-old Kyle Leonard pled guilty to Murder 2nd Degree in Kent County Superior Court. Leonard was sentenced to 40 years in prison, suspended after 30 years for 6 months of work release or home confinement, followed by two years of probation. The conviction and sentence follow an investigation into Leonard fatally shooting his mother, […]
Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senator Carper’s Retirement
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement after U.S. Senator Tom Carper announced he will retire from the U.S. Senate when his term ends in 2025: “Senator Carper is an institution in our state – and a servant leader who has always put the interests of Delaware families first. He has […]
Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to our increase in outdoor activities. To avoid exposure to rabies, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises residents to take the proper precautions. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the […]
