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Ongoing anti-public lewdness campaign by DNREC Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police nets five arrests at Wolfe Neck parking area

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police have arrested five men this month in an ongoing anti-lewdness campaign operating out of the Wolfe Neck parking area near an intersection with the Junction & Breakwater Trail.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation announces Wilmington’s Baynard Stadium to close for repairs July 11 – Aug 12

Wilmington’s Baynard Stadium will be closed for public use from July 11 through Aug.12 to allow for removal of the south bleachers, which were closed in May due to structural safety concerns.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 20-26

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,696 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 20 and 26.



Governor Signs Balanced Fiscal Year 2017 Budget that invests in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Early this morning, Governor Jack Markell signed a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget funding programs that build on the progress made to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. The budget reflects changes realized and reinforced by the Administration and the General Assembly over eight years, helping the state achieve the fastest job growth in the region while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.



Governor Signs Bill Closing Gun Background Check Loophole

Building on the state’s efforts to implement responsible gun safety laws, Governor Markell today signed legislation to close a loophole that allows people to purchase firearms without passing a background check. House Bill 325, which received final approval from the General Assembly Wednesday, extends from three to 25 days the amount of time for a background check to be completed before a gun buyer may complete his or her purchase. It will not affect the vast majority of purchases since more than 91 percent of background checks are completed within minutes or, at most, hours.






 Pages Tagged With: "public safety"

Ongoing anti-public lewdness campaign by DNREC Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police nets five arrests at Wolfe Neck parking area

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police have arrested five men this month in an ongoing anti-lewdness campaign operating out of the Wolfe Neck parking area near an intersection with the Junction & Breakwater Trail.



DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation announces Wilmington’s Baynard Stadium to close for repairs July 11 – Aug 12

Wilmington’s Baynard Stadium will be closed for public use from July 11 through Aug.12 to allow for removal of the south bleachers, which were closed in May due to structural safety concerns.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 20-26

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,696 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 20 and 26.



Governor Signs Balanced Fiscal Year 2017 Budget that invests in Delaware’s Future Prosperity

Early this morning, Governor Jack Markell signed a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget funding programs that build on the progress made to increase Delawareans’ opportunities to make the most of their talents. The budget reflects changes realized and reinforced by the Administration and the General Assembly over eight years, helping the state achieve the fastest job growth in the region while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.



Governor Signs Bill Closing Gun Background Check Loophole

Building on the state’s efforts to implement responsible gun safety laws, Governor Markell today signed legislation to close a loophole that allows people to purchase firearms without passing a background check. House Bill 325, which received final approval from the General Assembly Wednesday, extends from three to 25 days the amount of time for a background check to be completed before a gun buyer may complete his or her purchase. It will not affect the vast majority of purchases since more than 91 percent of background checks are completed within minutes or, at most, hours.