Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Second Gentleman Issue Statement on Death of State Trooper in DMV Shooting
NEWARK — Today, Governor Matt Meyer, First Lady Lauren Meyer, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay, and Second Gentleman Olin Gay issued the following statement on the death of a Delaware State Trooper at a shooting at the Wilmington DMV in New Castle: “Today, we mourn the loss of a Delaware State Trooper who gave his life […]
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
During the checkpoint, law enforcement screened 228 vehicles and made 5 DUI arrests. In addition, law enforcement made 12 other traffic arrests.
Delaware Completes Major Radio System Modernization
The Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s Division of Communications completed a major milestone in statewide communications infrastructure by decommissioning its legacy 800 MHz radio system on September 22, 2025. The achievement caps an eight-year, $63 million modernization project bringing cutting-edge IP-based technology to Delaware’s radio network.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.
Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Arrest Long Neck Man for Selling Alcohol Without a License
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) arrested 47-year old Lytain Dukes of Long Neck, Delaware, for selling alcoholic liquor without a license and related offenses following an investigation into the I.Y.K.Y.K. Social Hall.
