Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Delaware’s statewide effort to improve early literacy is gaining national recognition as the state strengthens how future teachers are prepared to teach reading. A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) highlights Delaware’s work to align educator preparation programs with evidence-based reading instruction. The recognition comes as Delaware completes the first round of comprehensive […]
DOJ secures multiple convictions including Murder First in fatal Newark pedestrian collision
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026
A New Castle man has received multiple convictions following his involvement in a crash that killed one bystander and wounded others in April 2025. On June 5, Gordon Turner, 23, was convicted of Murder First Degree, Manslaughter, two counts of Assault First Degree, 6 counts of Assault Third Degree, two counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Disregarding a Police Signal, Reckless Endangering […]
DOJ indicts suspended Delmar officer on multiple counts of Official Misconduct, Unlawful Sexual Contact
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026
On June 8, Officer Darrell Powell, 27, was indicted on charges of Stalking, Offensive Touching, four counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact and three counts of Official Misconduct in Sussex County Superior Court. The indictment follows an investigation into multiple instances of inappropriate conduct between July 2025 and February 2026. “The alleged actions of this officer are beyond unacceptable” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Rest assured that any misdeeds will be held accountable to the full […]
Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026
Today, DNREC announced the Youth Fishing Tournament winners in all three counties, as well as this year’s overall champion, Gabriel Alfaro.
DOJ obtains 22-year prison sentence for habitual fentanyl dealer
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 8, 2026
A Dover man has been sentenced to prison for a variety of drug-related offenses. Tyleer Mills, 51, was sentenced to 22 years in prison by a Superior Court judge on May 26, 2026. The sentencing follows his convictions on charges of Drug Dealing Tier 2 (Fentanyl) and Drug Dealing Tier 3 (Cocaine) as well as […]
