DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

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Delawareans purchasing new electric vehicles will continue to get state rebates on qualifying makes and models with the extension of the DNREC Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. The post DNREC Extends Electric Vehicle Rebate Program appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff Writer

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Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement Option (LEO) Program Holds Graduation Ceremony

Betsy PriceEducation, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware Tech criminal justice – law enforcement option (LEO) program held a graduation ceremony on April 26, 2023, to celebrate students who completed the program’s 13-credit law enforcement practicum. Students acknowledged at the ceremony, which took place in the Del-One Conference Center on the College’s Terry Campus in Dover, were Alberto Gamino-Lopez, Collin Montgomery,… Betsy PriceBetsy Price is a …

Prosecutors Secure Conviction in 2021 Murder Case

Betsy PricePolice & Fire

A King of Prussia man has been convicted for the 2021 stalking and murder of Nicole Crawford. On March 16, Justin Chaffier, 36, was found guilty of Murder 1st  Degree in addition to a felony Stalking charge. The conviction followed an investigation in which it was confirmed through multiple Ring camera videos, phone records, and DNA testing that […] The post Prosecutors Secure …

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School Resource Officer Arrests Student Found With Gun

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Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old student at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown after he was found to be in possession of a handgun on school property. […]
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Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams With Youth-Only Day Set for April 1

Betsy PricePolice & Fire

Delaware’s 2023 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, followed by the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise the next day, Sunday, April 2, DNREC announced today. The post Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams With Youth-Only …

Delaware Mortgage Relief Program Announces New Program Guidelines And Partnerships

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Homeowners Can Now Receive Up To $50,000 In Financial Assistance, Including Future Payments and Non-Delinquent Mortgage Payments. Dover, Del. January 11, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today updates to the Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, which include the following: Removing the requirement of 30-day mortgage Homeowners who do not have a delinquent […] The post Delaware Mortgage …

Ocean View woman sent to prison for $1.1 million embezzlement

Ocean View woman embezzled $1.1 million from Bethany company

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An Ocean View woman who embezzled $1.1 million from the business she worked for is headed to federal prison for more than four years. Joan Donald, 55, was sentenced to 51 months on federal wire fraud and evasion charges stemming from embezzlement at high-end interior design and construction company Dovetail Inc. in Bethany Beach. According to court documents and court …

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Kent County couple indicted for serial child abuse, torture

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A Kent County couple has been indicted on 646 charges, including more than 80 felonies, for allegedly abusing their two children. The Department of Justice announced the charges Wednesday afternoon. Over a period of 20 months, Mary Vinson, 45, and Charles Vinson, 36, are alleged to have abused their children, including making them stand for long periods of time; withholding …

New Castle County Public Safety Department Recruiting Event

NCC to hold public safety celebration, recruiting event Saturday

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New Castle County’s Public Safety Department will hold a celebration and recruiting event Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Christiana Mall. The event will be held between Nordstrom and Cabela’s and will go on from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.  “We’ll celebrate our public safety, including police, fire, 911 communications, paramedics and the Office of Emergency Management,” said Sgt. Tracy Duffy, …

Free Basic Emergency Class on August 26 and 27

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The Delaware Citizens Corps and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency will hold a “CERT Basic Training Class” on Friday and Saturday, August 26 and 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day at the Clayton Fire Company, 300 East Street, Clayton, DE 19938. The post Free Basic Emergency Class on August 26 and 27 appeared first on State of …