DOJ secures manslaughter, drug indictments for fatal overdose
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026
A Dover woman has been indicted for her involvement in an overdose death that occurred in March 2024. Susan Carter, 47, was indicted by a Kent County Grand Jury on December 1, 2025, on charges of Manslaughter, Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, and Conspiracy Second Degree. The indictments follow an investigation by the Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Justice. “This is another reminder of the deadly toll […]
Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026
DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will host its 11th annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. As the only event of its kind in Delaware, this two-day seminar provides specialized professional development for arborists, urban forestry professionals, and tree […]
Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Governor focuses on collaboration in putting families first DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer delivered his State of the State address to the Delaware General Assembly today, outlining a bold, people-first agenda focused on lowering costs for working families, strengthening public education, expanding access to affordable housing, and improving healthcare across the First State. “Despite unprecedented uncertainty […]
DEMA Urges Readiness and Awareness Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
(SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is monitoring a potentially impactful winter storm developing this week and into the weekend. The emerging forecast from the National Weather Service includes freezing temperatures from the high teens to the 20s into the weekend with the increasing possibility of snow Saturday evening through Sunday night, […]
Lewes oncologist arrested on child pornography charges
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
A radiation oncologist at Delmarva Radiation Services, who contracts with Beebe Healthcare, has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced. Dr. Samuel Birer, 35, was arrested following an investigation led by the Delaware Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which is comprised […]
