DOJ secures lengthy sentence for shooting, assault of corrections officer
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
A 21-year-old Kent County man has pled guilty to multiple charges relating to a 2023 shooting in Camden, Delaware. On May 27th, 2025, Jay’Mere Matthews was sentenced to 11 years’ incarceration followed by descending levels of probation. Matthews previously pled Guilty but Mentally Ill to Assault in the First Degree and Possession of a Firearm […]
Delaware Launches “Voices of Inspiration” Student Video Contest Honoring Delaware Women
Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
NEW CASTLE, DE – The Delaware Department of Human Resources’ Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA), and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee announce the launch of the “Celebrating Delaware Women: Voices of Inspiration” Student Video Contest, an opportunity for Delaware youth to highlight the groundbreaking achievements of women in their state. Open […]
DHSS Announces Health Fund Applications Due August 31
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2025
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2027 and are due August 31. This is a change from previous years when Delaware Health Fund applications went live in June and closed in August. The application went live on […]
DNREC Shares Public Information Sources About Environmental Releases, Air Quality in Light of Refinery Incident
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2025
DNREC has been monitoring the ongoing incident at the Delaware City Refinery as a result of equipment failure first reported on May 26. There are two DNREC tools available to the public that provide information on this and other incidents.
Department of Correction announces transition of K-9 program to lifesaving contraband detection and mitigation mission
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2025
Dover, DE —Today the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced that it will transition all correctional K-9 teams statewide to a contraband detection mission. This transition supports a multi-layered initiative to enhance safety and to curb the influx of illegal or harmful substances and dangerous contraband into its facilities. It will occur through attrition and in […]
