DOJ Secures Conviction In 2018 Double Murder
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 23, 2021
Prosecutors have secured the conviction of a Newport man in 2018 double murder committed near Prices Corner. Glenford Blackwood was found guilty of two counts of Murder First Degree after prosecutors showed that he had murdered Doris Dorsey, 15, and Vincent DiMenco, 36. Blackwood was also found guilty on two charges of Attempted Murder for […]
Forest Service Awards $40,000 to Fire Companies
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Delaware Forest Service is awarding more than $40,000 in matching grants to 14 volunteer fire companies to provide tools and equipment to fight wildfires throughout the First State. The VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. Since its inception, more than $400,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State.
COVID Vaccine Locations, Testing, In-Home and School-Based Testing
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Department of Health and Social Services established a number of COVID-19 test sites throughout the state. If you have the following symptoms you may want to get checked for COVID-19: symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including fever/chills, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, headache, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
AG Jennings Announces $26 Billion Agreement With Opioid Distributors/Manufacturer
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Jennings held out from a prior deal that would have been $4 billion less Attorney General Jennings announced a historic $26 billion settlement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors and one of its largest opioid manufacturers, which will help bring desperately needed relief to those struggling with opioid addiction. The agreement resolves investigations and […]
Governor Carney Signs Body Camera Legislation
Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
House Bill 195 requires law enforcement to wear and use body cameras NEWARK, Del. – Alongside members of law enforcement, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed legislation requiring police officers and certain employees of the Department of Correction and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families to […]
