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DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

A Newark man has been indicted and arrested for a 2009 homicide following a cold case investigation. On April 24, 31-year-old Ricardo J. Vega was indicted on two counts of Murder 1st Degree for the killing of 19-year-old Justin Trnka. Trnka, also of Newark, was killed during an armed robbery on March17,2009. Potential charges for the armed robbery are subject to a statute of limitations […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del.– Governor John Carney on Monday announced that Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have reaffirmed the State’s AAA rating, the highest rating available for any state. The State of Delaware received competitive bids last week for its upcoming sale of $380 million of triple-A rated General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the […]




Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Governor to terminate order on May 11, 2023   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extension and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Carney plans to terminate the order on May 11, 2023 — the same date the federal Public […]




DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Delawareans purchasing new electric vehicles will continue to get state rebates on qualifying makes and models with the extension of the DNREC Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.




Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2023 Delaware Envirothon competition held today at the DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center.







  Category: Newsroom

DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

A Newark man has been indicted and arrested for a 2009 homicide following a cold case investigation. On April 24, 31-year-old Ricardo J. Vega was indicted on two counts of Murder 1st Degree for the killing of 19-year-old Justin Trnka. Trnka, also of Newark, was killed during an armed robbery on March17,2009. Potential charges for the armed robbery are subject to a statute of limitations […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del.– Governor John Carney on Monday announced that Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have reaffirmed the State’s AAA rating, the highest rating available for any state. The State of Delaware received competitive bids last week for its upcoming sale of $380 million of triple-A rated General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the […]




Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Governor to terminate order on May 11, 2023   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extension and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Carney plans to terminate the order on May 11, 2023 — the same date the federal Public […]




DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Delawareans purchasing new electric vehicles will continue to get state rebates on qualifying makes and models with the extension of the DNREC Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.




Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2023 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 27, 2023

Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2023 Delaware Envirothon competition held today at the DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center.