DNREC Seeks Ocean Connection Stories
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Delawareans are encouraged to share their stories of their connections with the ocean ahead of Ocean Month.
State Agencies Announce Substantial Reduction in Drug Overdose Deaths
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Suspected Overdoses | Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 2025
NEW CASTLE – The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), and the Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed a substantial decrease in drug deaths in calendar year 2024, down nearly 36% from the previous year. The total […]
DOJ secures guilty plea, sentencing for hate crime
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 28, 2025
A 53-year-old Delaware woman has pled guilty and been sentenced for her involvement in a series of racially motivated altercations earlier this year. On April 21, Deborah Hughes, of Newark, Delaware, pled guilty to a charge of Misdemeanor Hate Crime following her arrest in January by New Castle County Police. Following her plea, Hughes was […]
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 […]
