DATE Arrests Townsend Woman on Drug Charges
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | New Castle County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 15, 2026
The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) has arrested Mary Fischer-Solimeo of Townsend on a felony drug charge and related offenses following an investigation into illegal marijuana sales.
On May 13, DATE’s Marijuana Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at Blackbird Creek Farm on Union Church Road in Townsend. An investigation had determined the location was unlicensed by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner and was allegedly selling and growing marijuana.
OMC Provides Update on Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Today, President Trump initiated actions to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. While a Schedule III designation could provide targeted federal tax relief by eliminating the application of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, it would not legalize marijuana at the federal level or change the status of […]
SCAM ALERT: Illegal Operation Impersonating Licensed Marijuana Dispensary
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is alerting the public to a fraudulent marijuana operation targeting University of Delaware students and Newark residents.
DATE has received reports of counterfeit business cards and flyers being distributed in the Newark area. These materials falsely claim to represent Fresh Delaware, a legitimate marijuana business. The impostors are attempting to mislead potential customers into purchasing marijuana products illegally.
OMC Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments
Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is issuing this statement to clarify recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. Licensees […]
OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]
