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DOJ, Elsmere PD Secure Delaware’s First Ever Forced Labor Conviction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

An Elsmere man will serve a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, including Delaware’s first conviction under a Forced Labor statute originally passed in 2014. On October 13, Martin Ortiz-Lozano, 34, was sentenced to fifteen years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Abuse in the First Degree and one […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

In accordance with President Biden’s order and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, Governor John Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff effective immediately. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset, October 30, 2023.




DDA Reminds Farmers of Preservation District Enrollment Deadline

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds any farmers who have yet to enroll their property as a farmland preservation district that October 31, 2023, is the deadline to be eligible for 2024 preservation funding.




Emergency Services Partnership Smoke Detector Donation

News | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023 In cooperation with Delmarva Power’s Emergency Services Partnership Program, and Lowe’s of Brandywine Town Center, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has received over 1,100 10-year lithium-ion battery smoke detectors. This is the 23rd year of this partnership. These smoke detectors will be stocked in all three Agency division offices and distributed […]




Watch Out for Deer During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023

As white-tailed deer mating season nears, Delaware drivers are advised to be alert around dusk and dawn when deer are typically most active.







  Category: News

DOJ, Elsmere PD Secure Delaware’s First Ever Forced Labor Conviction

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

An Elsmere man will serve a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, including Delaware’s first conviction under a Forced Labor statute originally passed in 2014. On October 13, Martin Ortiz-Lozano, 34, was sentenced to fifteen years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Child Abuse in the First Degree and one […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2023

In accordance with President Biden’s order and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, Governor John Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff effective immediately. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset, October 30, 2023.




DDA Reminds Farmers of Preservation District Enrollment Deadline

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds any farmers who have yet to enroll their property as a farmland preservation district that October 31, 2023, is the deadline to be eligible for 2024 preservation funding.




Emergency Services Partnership Smoke Detector Donation

News | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023 In cooperation with Delmarva Power’s Emergency Services Partnership Program, and Lowe’s of Brandywine Town Center, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has received over 1,100 10-year lithium-ion battery smoke detectors. This is the 23rd year of this partnership. These smoke detectors will be stocked in all three Agency division offices and distributed […]




Watch Out for Deer During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Delaware State Police | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2023

As white-tailed deer mating season nears, Delaware drivers are advised to be alert around dusk and dawn when deer are typically most active.