DOJ secures guilty plea in DUI case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 2025
A former Clayton Police Chief has entered a plea agreement to resolve charges from a 2025 drunk driving incident. On April, 14 Carl Hutson of Federica pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and entered the First Offender’s Program. Under the program, Hutson must have his license suspended for one year, pay a […]
$13 Million Available for Opioid Crisis Projects in Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025
WILMINGTON – This week, the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) announced that it is now accepting applications for Round 3 of grant funding. Approximately $13 million is available to support projects addressing the opioid crisis in Delaware. A crucial part of this effort is empowering organizations across the state to implement vital programs […]
Governor Meyer Signs HB110 into Law
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2025
WILMINGTON – Tonight, Governor Matt Meyer signed HB110 into law, amending requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who wish to work in, own, or help run a licensed marijuana business. “Delaware’s recreational cannabis industry is going to create good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state to help pay for schools, housing, and […]
DOJ announces indictment for suspended Wilmington Police Officer in use of force case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025
On April 14, suspended Wilmington Police Officer Sgt. Caro Spearman was indicted on charges of Assault Third Degree, Offensive Touching and two counts of Official Misconduct in New Castle County Superior Court. The indictment follows an investigation led by the Wilmington Police Department in connection with the Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights […]
Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay to Host Statewide Meet-and-Greet Series
Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025
DOVER — Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will host a statewide meet-and-greet series, starting in Middletown, Delaware on Monday, April 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Appoquinimink Community Library. Registration is encouraged, but not required, and members of the press are welcome. “Since day one, I’ve made it clear that the […]
