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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.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 6-12

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1772 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 6-12, including 244 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.



DNREC Natural Resources Police arrest two Maryland residents on drug, weapons charges at Bowers Beach

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested two Maryland residents June 2 on multiple criminal charges including drug and weapon possession in connection with an incident inside a parked car at the Bowers Beach Boat Ramp parking lot.






 Pages Tagged With: "public safety"

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.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 6-12

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1772 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between June 6-12, including 244 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks.



DNREC Natural Resources Police arrest two Maryland residents on drug, weapons charges at Bowers Beach

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested two Maryland residents June 2 on multiple criminal charges including drug and weapon possession in connection with an incident inside a parked car at the Bowers Beach Boat Ramp parking lot.