ASBURY PARK, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy today addresses pockets of resistance that are growing against his forced business closures.   When asked about what he will do against towns such as Asbury Park, diners, and movie theaters that have reopened against his will, Murphy said those businesses are risking undoing the progress he has made so far.

“The actions of the Asbury Park governing body are inconsistent with my executive order,” Murphy said on Thursday. “We move as one state guided by science…period.”

“We have come too far, folks, to see all the good 9 million New Jerseyans have done undone in haste,” Murphy said.

“We cannot have communities mirroring the cavalier actions in other states,” Murphy said of Asbury Park’s decision to reopen bars and restaurants.  “We have lived this already folks. We don’t want to go living it again. We’ve gone through hell. Let’s please not go back through it.”

Earlier this week, Murphy sang a different tune when it came to his own violations of his own executive orders, saying it is up to the local communities to enforce his executive orders, not the state.

Murphy did not say what actions he would take against bars and restaurants in New Jersey that continue to violate his orders to remain closed, but his administration has threatened to revoke business licenses and liquor licenses in the past.

 

 

 

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SEATTLE, WA – President Donald J. Trump today issued a stern warning to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, asking the two Democrat politicians to retake the part of their city that was seized by the terrorist group Antifa.

“Radical Left Governor Jay Inslee and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never seen before. Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game. These ugly Anarchists must be stopped IMMEDIATELY. MOVE FAST,” Trump said.

Durkin responded to Trump’s words with words of her own, “Make us all safe. Go back to your bunker.”

Last week, in an effort to proactively de-escalate interactions between protestors and law enforcement outside the East Precinct, Chief Best and the Seattle Police Department removed barricades surrounding the East Precinct while safely securing the facility.  Officers eventually abandoned that station and the neighborhood has been seized by Antifa.

The group has issued a list of roughly 30 demands before vacating the zone.

Given the historical moment, we’ll begin with our demands pertaining to the Justice System.

  1. The Seattle Police Department and attached court system are beyond reform. We do not request reform, we demand abolition. We demand that the Seattle Council and the Mayor defund and abolish the Seattle Police Department and the attached Criminal Justice Apparatus. This means 100% of funding, including existing pensions for Seattle Police. At an equal level of priority we also demand that the city disallow the operations of ICE in the city of Seattle.
  2. In the transitionary period between now and the dismantlement of the Seattle Police Department, we demand that the use of armed force be banned entirely. No guns, no batons, no riot shields, no chemical weapons, especially against those exercising their First Amendment right as Americans to protest.
  3. We demand an end to the school-to-prison pipeline and the abolition of youth jails. Get kids out of prison, get cops out of schools. We also demand that the new youth prison being built in Seattle currently be repurposed.
  4. We demand that not the City government, nor the State government, but that the Federal government launch a full-scale investigation into past and current cases of police brutality in Seattle and Washington, as well as the re-opening of all closed cases reported to the Office of Police Accountability. In particular, we demand that cases particular to Seattle and Washington be reopened where no justice has been served, namely the cases of Iosia Faletogo, Damarius Butts, Isaiah Obet, Tommy Le, Shaun Fuhr, and Charleena Lyles.
  5. We demand reparations for victims of police brutality, in a form to be determined.
  6. We demand that the City of Seattle make the names of officers involved in police brutality a matter of public record. Anonymity should not even be a privilege in public service.
  7. We demand a retrial of all People in Color currently serving a prison sentence for violent crime, by a jury of their peers in their community.
  8. We demand decriminalization of the acts of protest, and amnesty for protestors generally, but specifically those involved in what has been termed “The George Floyd Rebellion” against the terrorist cell that previously occupied this area known as the Seattle Police Department. This includes the immediate release of all protestors currently being held in prison after the arrests made at 11th and Pine on Sunday night and early Saturday morning June 7th and 8th, and any other protesters arrested in the past two weeks of the uprising, the name Evan Hreha in particular comes to mind who filmed Seattle police macing a young girl and is now in jail.
  9. We demand that the City of Seattle and the State Government release any prisoner currently serving time for a marijuana-related offense and expunge the related conviction.
  10. We demand the City of Seattle and State Government release any prisoner currently serving time just for resisting arrest if there are no other related charges, and that those convictions should also be expunged.
  11. We demand that prisoners currently serving time be given the full and unrestricted right to vote, and for Washington State to pass legislation specifically breaking from Federal law that prevents felons from being able to vote.
  12. We demand an end to prosecutorial immunity for police officers in the time between now and the dissolution of the SPD and extant justice system.
  13. We demand the abolition of imprisonment, generally speaking, but especially the abolition of both youth prisons and privately-owned, for-profit prisons.
  14. We demand in replacement of the current criminal justice system the creation of restorative/transformative accountability programs as a replacement for imprisonment.
  15. We demand autonomy be given to the people to create localized anti-crime systems.
  16. We demand that the Seattle Police Department, between now and the time of its abolition in the near future, empty its “lost and found” and return property owned by denizens of the city.
  17. We demand justice for those who have been sexually harassed or abused by the Seattle Police Department or prison guards in the state of Washington.
  18. We demand that between now and the abolition of the SPD that each and every SPD officer turn on their body cameras, and that the body camera video of all Seattle police should be a matter of easily accessible public record.
  19. We demand that the funding previously used for Seattle Police be redirected into: A) Socialized Health and Medicine for the City of Seattle. B) Free public housing, because housing is a right, not a privilege. C) Public education, to decrease the average class size in city schools and increase teacher salary. D) Naturalization services for immigrants to the United States living here undocumented. (We demand they be called “undocumented” because no person is illegal.) E) General community development. Parks, etc.

We also have economic demands that must be addressed.

  1. We demand the de-gentrification of Seattle, starting with rent control.
  2. We demand the restoration of city funding for arts and culture to re-establish the once-rich local cultural identity of Seattle.
  3. We demand free college for the people of the state of Washington, due to the overwhelming effect that education has on economic success, and the correlated overwhelming impact of poverty on people of color, as a form of reparations for the treatment of Black people in this state and country.
  4. We demand that between now and the abolition of the SPD that Seattle Police be prohibited from performing “homeless sweeps” that displace and disturb our homeless neighbors, and on equal footing we demand an end to all evictions.
  5. We demand a decentralized election process to give the citizens of Seattle a greater ability to select candidates for public office such that we are not forced to choose at the poll between equally undesirable options. There are multiple systems and policies in place which make it impractical at best for working-class people to run for public office, all of which must go, starting with any fees associated with applying to run for public office.

Related to economic demands, we also have demands pertaining to what we would formally call “Health and Human Services.”

  1. We demand the hospitals and care facilities of Seattle employ black doctors and nurses specifically to help care for black patients.
  2. We demand the people of Seattle seek out and proudly support Black-owned businesses. Your money is our power and sustainability.
  3. We demand that the city create an entirely separate system staffed by mental health experts to respond to 911 calls pertaining to mental health crises, and insist that all involved in such a program be put through thorough, rigorous training in conflict de-escalation.

Finally, let us now address our demands regarding the education system in the City of Seattle and State of Washington.

  1. We demand that the history of Black and Native Americans be given a significantly greater focus in the Washington State education curriculum.
  2. We demand that thorough anti-bias training become a legal requirement for all jobs in the education system, as well as in the medical profession and in mass media.
  3. We demand the City of Seattle and State of Washington remove any and all monuments dedicated to historical figures of the Confederacy, whose treasonous attempts to build an America with slavery as a permanent fixture were an affront to the human race.

 

 

 

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REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware surf-fishing permits issued for the calendar year. With the cap figure attained, no more surf tag permits will be issued until December.

In 2019, the Delaware’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Council established a 17,000 cap on annual surf-fishing permit sales. The Division of Parks and Recreation implemented a first-come, first-served cap on the number of permits issued as the most equitable way to serve all beach users, and to manage a limited resource, while also protecting against overcrowding of parks beaches. This plan aligns with DNREC’s priority to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors to Delaware’s state parks system.

While surf fishing permit sales have ended for 2020, novice surf anglers are encouraged to view the “Surf Fishing at Delaware State Parks” informational video that explains surf-fishing rules and regulations in Delaware, what equipment is needed, how to drive on the beach and what to do if a vehicle gets stuck in the sand. There are no current restrictions for non-vehicle, walk-on fishing for those with a valid Division of Fish and Wildlife fishing license. Walk-on surf anglers should only use pedestrian foot traffic access points to access surf-fishing beaches and should use caution near drive-on access points.

Surf-fishing permits also serve as a Delaware State Parks Annual Pass that provides access to all 17 state parks. Park user fees, including surf-fishing permit fees, provide 65% of the Division of Parks and Recreation’s funding, and are used to operate and maintain the parks.

To learn more about fishing in Delaware State Parks, visit destateparks.com/Adventures/Fishing.

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PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a large cache of human growth hormones from Poland Tuesday that was destined to an address in St. Clair County, Michigan.

CBP officers inspected the parcel, which was manifested as chip tuning modules, on May 29. In addition to the modules, officers discovered 456 vials of various human growth hormones or testosterone boosters, including Somatropin, Ipamorelin, Melanotan, Tesamorelin, Fragment 176-191, Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF) 1-LR3, and Mechano Growth Factor (MGF).

CBP officers seized the shipment for violating U.S. import laws. An investigation continues.

“Customs and Border Protection officers examine express delivery parcels and will seize illicit products, such as these testosterone boosters, that violate our nation’s import laws,” said Casey Durst, CBP’s Director of Field Operations in Baltimore. “CBP officers remain vigilant in enforcing our nation’s laws and in intercepting dangerous, unverified and unregulated products that may be potentially harmful to consumers.”

CBP officers screen international travelers and cargo and search for illicit narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, counterfeit consumer goods, prohibited agriculture, and other illicit products that could potentially harm the American public, U.S. businesses, and our nation’s safety and economic vitality. Learn more about what CBP accomplished during “A Typical Day” in 2019.

CBP’s border security mission is led at ports of entry by CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations.  Please visit CBP Ports of Entry to learn more about how CBP’s Office of Field Operations secures our nation’s borders. Learn more about CBP at www.CBP.gov.

 

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NEWTON, NJ – The members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders have come forward to express their full support of Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada, condemning an attack on his residence in the early morning hours of Monday, June 1.

An investigation is underway following the report of gunfire, as well as graffiti with “BLM” spray-painted on a sign, in the vicinity of Sheriff Strada’s home. “The New Jersey State Police and Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office are jointly investigating an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of June 1, 2020 in Hampton Township,” said Sussex County First Assistant Prosecutor Gregory Mueller.

“The matter is under active investigation and additional information will be released when available.” Sussex County Freeholder Joshua Hertzberg released a statement on behalf of fellow Sussex County Freeholders, Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo, Freeholder Deputy Director Dawn Fantasia, Freeholder Anthony Fasano and Freeholder Herbert Yardley.

“The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders expresses our full support of Sheriff Michael Strada; we condemn this violent, senseless attack on his home and family,” Freeholder Hertzberg said. “As elected officials, public criticism comes with the territory, but attacks that threaten the physical safety of individuals and their families are unacceptable.” Freeholder Hertzberg said the County will provide assistance in bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice.

Additionally, as the Freeholders have taken their oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect and defend citizens’ rights to peacefully demonstrate.

“Conversely, if anyone believes that they can use violence or terroristic tactics to intimidate or weaken our resolve, they are sorely mistaken. We will, with all of the powers granted to us by our electorate, continue to defend our citizens, our local businesses and all who choose to peacefully assemble and demonstrate,” Freeholder Hertzberg said.

“I appreciate all of the people who have reached out to me, with their thoughts and concerns,” Sheriff Strada said. Following the incident, Sheriff Strada said he has temporarily relocated his family from their home. Sheriff Strada also said the sign by his home with the graffiti, was replaced at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday.

Sheriff Strada said that anyone within the community with any information about the individuals responsible for the incidents, should contact the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office at: 973-383-1570, the New Jersey State Police at: 973-383-1515 or the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office at: 973-579-0850.

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MT. LAUREL, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Mount Laurel Police Chief Stephen Riedener announced that two people have been charged with killing a Camden man last month inside a Mount Laurel hotel room after luring him there to be robbed.

Jawaad Ali, 28, of the 200 block of Blackwood Clementon Road in Lindenwold, and Anthony Sermond-Guyton, 29, of the first block of West High Street in Clayton, were charged with Murder (First Degree), Kidnapping (First Degree), Burglary (Second Degree), Conspiracy (Second Degree) and Credit Card Theft (Fourth Degree).

Ali was also charged with Desecration of Human Remains (Second Degree), and Sermond-Guyton was charged with Elements of Computer Theft (Second Degree), Identity Theft (Third Degree) and Theft by Deception (Third Degree).

Sermond-Guyton’s girlfriend, Asia Boone, 25, of the 700 block of Spruce Street in Camden, was charged with Conspiracy (Second Degree).

The investigation revealed that on the night of May 8, with Boone’s assistance, Ali and Sermond-Guyton lured Samer Alhalayqa, 31, of Camden, to the Fairfield Inn on Century Parkway, where he was suffocated in a third-floor room and then dragged into the hallway.

His debit card was subsequently used to withdraw funds from a nearby automated teller machine, order items from Amazon.com and pay for pizza from Papa John’s.

The charges were filed early this morning. All three were taken into custody at the Prosecutor’s Office and jailed pending first appearances in Superior Court. Following those proceedings, the case will be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The defendants will be prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Bob Van Gilst, supervisor of the BCPO Major Crimes Unit – Violent Crimes Section. The investigation was conducted by the BCPO and the Mount Laurel Police Department. The lead investigators are BCPO Detective Brian Cunningham and MLPD Detective Sean Bristow.

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EAST HAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Medford Township Police Chief Richard J. Meder announced that an Eastampton drug dealer has been charged with causing the death of a Medford Township woman who fatally overdosed last summer after purchasing heroin from the defendant.

Peter Mariano, 52, of the first block of Jess Court in the Fenimore Village trailer park, was charged with Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death (First Degree), Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Third Degree), and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Third Degree).

The investigation began on September 2, 2019, when a relative of Crystal Elder contacted Medford Township police and requested a wellness check after failing to hear from her for several days. Officers responding to the residence forced entry into the home and found her body in a bathroom.

An autopsy performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood determined that Elder died of drug toxicity from heroin and fentanyl. The investigation revealed that the drugs used by Elder that resulted in her fatal overdose had been purchased from Mariano.

Mariano was taken into custody June 7 outside his residence and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a detention hearing in Superior Court. Following that hearing, the case will be prepared for presentation to a Burlington County Grand Jury for possible indictment.

Mariano will be prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Jeremy Lackey.

The case was investigated by detectives from the BCPO GGNTF and the Medford Township Police Department, with assistance from the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit, Eastampton Township Police Department and New Jersey State Police. The lead investigators are BCPO Detective Steve Laramie and Medford Township Police Detective Christopher Matson.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

2020-52 Eastampton Drug Dealer Charged with Customer’s Death

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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced his intention to nominate Mark Conner as Superior Court Judge in Sussex County, Monica Horton as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in New Castle County, and Rae Mims as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Sussex County.

The Delaware Senate is expected to consider the Governor’s judicial nominations this month.

“Each of the nominees has a unique perspective, as well as the judgment and knowledge necessary to serve Delaware well as members of our world-class judiciary,” said Governor Carney. “I look forward to the Senate considering their nominations.”

Mark Conner, Superior Court, Sussex County:

Since July 2016, Mark Conner has served as the managing attorney for the Office of Conflicts Counsel for Sussex County within the Office of Defense Services. During his time in this position, he represented criminal defendants in the Superior Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the Family Court, and the Justice of the Peace Court. Conner has previous experience as a Deputy Attorney General at the Delaware Department of Justice in both the Criminal Division and Civil Division, as well as in the Public Defender’s Office. Between 2007-2016, Conner served as an adjunct professor at Delaware Technical and Community College and Wilmington University, teaching courses on business law and criminal law and procedure.

A graduate of Wilmington Friends School, Conner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Dickinson College, and his law degree from Widener University School of Law.

Conner would replace Judge Scott Bradley, who retired May 1, 2020, on the Superior Court in Sussex County.

Monica Horton, Court of Common Pleas, New Castle County:

Since 2016, Monica Horton has served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice, where she is the head of the Health Law Unit in the Civil Division and provides general counsel to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Horton’s public and private legal experience includes serving as an Assistant County Attorney for New Castle County, as an Associate Attorney for Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, and as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Family Court.

From 2000-2009 and again from 2014-2016, Horton, who is also a registered nurse, attended to obstetrical patients in the labor and delivery department of Christiana Care.

Horton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Delaware. Horton earned her law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law.

Horton would replace Judge John Welch, who will retire on June 30, 2020, on the Court of Common Pleas in New Castle County.

Rae Mims, Court of Common Pleas, Sussex:

As a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice since 2007, Rae Mims has experience on a wide range of matters, and has represented the Delaware Department of Correction, the State Board of Education, the Delaware State Police, and the Division of Public Health. During her time as a Deputy Attorney General, Mims also oversaw criminal adult felony prosecutions in the Superior Court, and prosecuted misdemeanor cases in the Family Court, the Justice of the Peace Court, and the Court of Common Pleas. Additionally, Mims has experience in private practice as an Associate with Binder & Binder in Philadelphia, and was an Assistant District Attorney in Bucks County, PA. Previously, Mims served as an assistant to the City Manager of Longmont, CO, and was an acting regional manager for the Peace Corps in Boston.

Mims earned her Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, a Master of Public Administration in not-for-profit management from Suffolk University, and her law degree from Widener University School of Law.

Mims would replace Judge Rosemary Betts Beauregard, who retired on April 1, 2020, on the Court of Common Pleas in Sussex County.

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NEW YORK, NY – The Village People announced today that they have kicked out Victor Willis who took on the role of the cop in the group.  That’s the story today in a satire piece that is going viral as real news, and many are believing it. It’s not true.

“While it goes without saying the Village People support the Black Lives Matter movement, their appearance at last year’s Riot Fest should be a clear indicator on their views of the police state,” the story’s mock quote read. “Accordingly, the group has informed Mister Willis that his services in the group were no longer needed. While he offered to take on a new persona, we felt his history as a cop disqualified from further participation with the group. ACAB.”

Willis helped bring the band to the national stage and was the lead singer in most of the group’s hit songs, he was, in fact, the face of the Village People during their heyday. He left the band years ago but retains 50% of the rights to the band’s hit songs.

He returned to the band in 2017.  Lately, Willis has gone against President Donald J. Trump for the use of his songs Macho Man and YMCA at the President’s rallies.

“If Trump orders the U.S. military to fire on his own citizens (on U.S. soil), Americans will rise up in such numbers outside of the White House that he might be forced out of office prior to the election. Don’t do it Mr. President! And I ask that you no longer use any of my music at your rallies especially “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.” Sorry, but I can no longer look the other way,” Willis wrote to Trump.

The satire story does raise questions. What will become of Willis’ onstage persona as a police officer now that protesters are targeting anything that bears resemblance to law enforcement?

Willis nor the band have made any public statement yet as to the fate of Willis’ character. A police officer has been a prominent part of the band since its inception.  Sometimes Willis’ role is of a U.S. Navy officer.

 

 

 

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ – In the final episode of the HBO series, “The Sopranos”, the world was left wondering, did Tony Soprano get whacked in the diner, which was actually the outside of Holsten’s Ice Cream in Bloomfield.

In an interview, reported by the Independent claims writer David Chase accidentally just spilled the beans.

Here’s how the interview went down, according to the Independent:

Alan Sepinwall [co-author]: When you said there was an end point, you don’t mean Tony at Holsten’s, you just meant, “I think I have two more years’ worth of stories left in me.”

Chase: Yes, I think I had that death scene around two years before the end… Tony was going to get called to a meeting with Johnny Sack in Manhattan, and he was going to go back through the Lincoln Tunnel for this meeting, and it was going to go black there and you never saw him again as he was heading back, the theory being that something bad happens to him at the meeting. But we didn’t do that.

Matt Zoller Seitz [co-author]: You realise, of course, that you just referred to that as a death scene.

[A long pause follows]

Chase: F*** you guys.

https://www.facebook.com/Fullcastandcrew/videos/2103032826400883/

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – As summer begins to heat up, Brick Township Mayor John Ducey, one of the more popular mayors at the shore during the COVID-19 pandemic has announced he is reopening parks in his town.

“I’m pleased to announce that playgrounds in our parks are now open to enjoy! Parks crews will be visiting every park today to remove the fencing around the play structures. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation while the playgrounds were closed,” Ducey said.

Photo by Brick Township

 

 

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Golden Gate bridge is now singing and on some days, it can be heard for miles around the San Francisco area.  The cause?  New slats installed on the bridge’s bike path vibrate in the window, creating the eerie tones.  Designers of the upgrades knew the bridge would hum after performing tests in a wind tunnel on scale models of the project.

“The Golden Gate Bridge has started to sing,” Paolo Cosulich-Schwartz, a spokesman for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District said, “The new musical tones coming from the bridge are a known and inevitable phenomenon that stem from our wind retrofit during very high winds.”

On days with high winds spanning across the bridge, the humming begins.  Here are some videos of what is going on.

Photo Golden Gate Bridge Transportation District.

 

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Chase, the lovable and adorable police puppy in the children’s show “Paw Patrol” has become the latest victim of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protest.  Finally, after a multi-day assault against the character, the show has put a muzzle on Chase.

In solidarity of #amplifymelanatedvoices we will be muting our content until June 7th to give access for Black voices to be heard so we can continue to listen and further our learning. #amplifyblackvoices,” the show said.

“Perhaps naming your main character police dog “chase” is a bit tone deaf to the suffering of people who have actually been on the receiving end of dogs used as weapons by the police. My 3 year old calls his stuffed Chase Jase,” one fan said.

“You’ve already brainwashed a bunch of kids into thinking law enforcement is a noble and just profession. better to scrap production forever if you want to make lasting change,” said another.

“It’s time to put Chase down,” said another.

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – In recent years, the Toms River Township administration and council have become a diverse group of individuals and on Tuesday, they celebrated that diversity on Pride Day with the raising of the rainbow “Pride Flag” over town hall.  Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill was joined by proud councilmembers Kevin Geoghegan, Matt Lotano, Laurie Huryk, and Terrance Turnbach.   It was the township’s inaugural Pride flag-raising ceremony.

“The Pride flag (or rainbow flag) has six colors. Red represents life, orange is for healing, yellow is sunshine, green means nature, blue represents harmony, and purple is spirit. The flag will fly through the month of June to honor Pride Month,” Mayor Hill published on the township Facebook page.

Also in attendance was  Toms River Administrator Don Guardian; Jonathan Petro, Chairman of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce; Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little, Captain Mike Belcher and Toms River Police Department; Ocean County Freeholders Joe Vicari, Gary Quinn and Ginny Haines; Lexi Davenport, Billy Cardone and members of Exit 82 Theatre Company.

“Last year, in 2019, Exit 82 hosted Ocean County and Toms River’s first Pride Festival. It was a successful celebration of love and inclusion in the community,” Hill’s press secretary wrote.  “Though planning was underway for a second annual celebration, the recent crisis has thrown a wrench into plans. Exit 82 plans to keep the tradition alive by hosting a modified Pride celebration to show the community that we are still here and stronger than this pandemic.”

On June 20th, Exit 82 will be hosting a “Drive Thru Pride” festival from 11 AM – 1 PM in the parking lot on Hyers Street (located behind Daddio’s and Wellspring Church). Following the Drive Thru event, there will be an afternoon and evening of online performances and presentations by and for the LGBTQIA+ community. The Drive Thru Pride will be a closed off drive through path filled with volunteers, supporters and a few businesses that all stand with the LGBTQIA+ community. They are encouraging all visitors from all over NJ to come by and drive through to celebrate but, most importantly, remember that no one is alone. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced, and no one will have to get out of their car. There will be music, fun and lots of love!

Following the Drive Thru event, Exit 82 will be offering a variety of entertainment and resources all online to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. If you come to the drive by event, you will receive a breakdown of the shows and presentations as well as coupons and offers for local businesses. All of the online programming will be available online as well

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man made his initial court appearance by videoconference today on charges that he enticed a minor over the internet to engage in sexual activity and traveled to the Philippines to engage in sex with the minor, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

James A. Diggs, 44, of Somerville, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of online enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and one count of foreign travel to engage in criminal sexual activity. He made his initial appearance by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leda Dunn Wettre and was detained.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

Between September 2018 and February 2019, Diggs used an online messaging application to persuade, induce, entice, and coerce “Minor Victim-1,” who was located in the Philippines, to engage in sexual activity. During the communications, Diggs solicited Minor Victim-1 to engage in sexual acts with him in return for money or material objects. Diggs encouraged Minor Victim-1 to keep their relationship secret because Minor Victim-1 was underage. In October 2018, Diggs traveled from New Jersey to the Philippines to meet and engage in sexual activity with Minor Victim-1.

Diggs used an online messaging application to entice and coerce three other minor victims in the Philippines to engage in unlawful sex acts. Between February 2015 and February 2019, Diggs traveled to the Philippines on at least seven occasions.

The online enticement of a minor charge carries a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years, and a $250,000 fine. The foreign travel to engage in criminal sexual activity charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, Newark Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jason Molina, with the investigation leading to the charges. He also thanked agents of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, John F. Kennedy International Airport, for their assistance.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Astorga of the Opioid Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark.

The charges and allegations contained in the criminal complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump today rejected calls from the left to rename some of America’s most prominent military bases.  Trump said he will not even consider the notion of renaming them.  Some of those bases were named after prominent confederate army generals.   Trump said although those bases bear those names, those bases are now a part of American history that cannot be rewritten and hundreds of thousands of America’s greatest heroes trained at those bases that helped America win both world wars.

“It has been suggested that we should rename as many as 10 of our Legendary Military Bases, such as Fort Bragg in North Carolina, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Benning in Georgia, etc. These Monumental and very Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom. The United States of America trained and deployed our HEROES on these Hallowed Grounds, and won two World Wars. Therefore, my Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations. Our history as the Greatest Nation in the World will not be tampered with. Respect our Military!

When the U.S. military bases were named in 1917 to honor America’s past warriors, the War Department decided all bases in the north would be named after northern serving commanders and in the south, all bases would be named after generals with a southern heritage.  All bases were named after generals who served in the U.S. Army prior to serving the Confederate States.  Some such as General Braxton Bragg, who North Carolina’s Fort Bragg was named after served honorably for the United States in the Mexican-American War.

Photo:Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 41st Engineers building a bridge, Photo by Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985, photographer

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Council, minus one council-member approved a nearly half-million-dollar legal contract for New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin last month.  Since that hiring, McGuckin, how holds an estimated three-dozen public legal contracts across Ocean County was once again a no-show in Toms River as he instead attended a meeting in Jackson Township where he also serves as legal counsel.

When asked how he could be in two places at one time, McGuckin said last month, “It’s none of your business.”

Now, the head of the Toms River Township legal department has missed his first two scheduled public meetings of the township council.

McGuckin, who donated to the political campaign of Maurice Hill, Matt Lotano, Josh Kopp and Kevin Geoghegan was rewarded for his political patronage via a full-time job appointment with the township.

McGuckin also pushed his weight around with mayors in Jackson, Lacey and Manchester to increase his personal wealth this year and is now being accused by Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick of extortion and political corruption.  Rodrick said he will soon be filing official charges against the township council regarding McGuckin’s possibly illegal hiring that violates that town’s pay to play ordinances.

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council meeting of June 9th was held via zoom video conferencing software and during the meeting, several individuals “zoom bombed” the meeting.   Shouting profanities and racial slurs, the group of individuals interrupted the meeting for several minutes before township officials were able to remove them from the meeting.

 

 

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – For almost a month, we’ve been waiting for the first municipal or city governing body in New Jersey to have a set big enough to challenge Governor Phil Murphy’s unconstitutional business shut down.   We honestly thought the move would come in the highly red-driven Ocean County County towns, but according to the Coaster Online, an authentically local Asbury Park newspaper website, Asbury Park just laid down the law first.

According to the Coaster, city officials today said they are letting their restaurants and bars reopen with indoor dining starting the 15th of June. Guess what New Jersey, you’ve all been played.  This has always been a local enforcement issue.  Murphy’s people behind the scenes, according to our sources have been leaning heavily on local county prosecutors and police departments to enforce his laws, but like he said at Tuesday’s press conference, this is a local enforcement issue.

We can only hope more municipalities and cities across the state follow the lead of Asbury Park and start taking back their home rule, which is guaranteed in the New Jersey constitution.  The stay at home order has been lifted.  Murphy screwed himself after attending this weekend’s rallies, so it’s game over for Murphy.  If your town leaders don’t follow suit, guess what, elect new town leaders in the next election.

Photo: HBO – The Sopranos sitting down to eat dinner inside a restaurant in their fictional depiction of New Jersey.

 

 

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NEWARK, NJ – Three people were killed in a fiery car crash on Route 22 in Newark late Tuesday evening according to police.  Three people were ejected from a vehicle and two suffered severe burns.  Those injured were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston.  Two people were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash and a third passed away this afternoon.

Governor Phil Murphy today confirmed three young men killed attended the Point Pleasant Beach party and returning home.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – A large crowd of mostly African American young adults converged on the beach and boardwalk in Point Pleasant on Tuesday for an impromptu beach party that was promoted widely on social media in the hours leading up to the event.   As crowds began to grow, Point Pleasant Beach officials grew cautious and concerned about the size of the event and the actions of the participants, according to a press release issued by Chief Joseph A. Michigan today.  By the end of the night, the chief said the event remained orderly, there were no property damages and the crowds dispersed peacefully.

Still, the town called in police assistance from surrounding towns and the Ocean County Sherrif’s Department.  Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said a call came in regarding a shooting at Wendy’s restaurant on Route 35, but that claim was unfounded.   The event was coordinated on Twitter and other social media platforms throughout the day by college students.

“First and foremost, let’s take race completely out of this discussion, I won’t let Point Pleasant Beach be anyone’s dumping ground,” Mayor Paul Kantira said. “Regardless of where they are from or what we look like, we had a bunch of disrespectful young people looking for a good time and not caring at all how they acted in the process.”

Kanitra confirmed there was no property damage, no crimes.

“Our town was treated like an absolute toilet,” Kanitra said, calling the beachgoers, “young idiots.”

https://www.facebook.com/MayorPaulKanitra/videos/188959529088143/

It was reported by some news agencies as a “Black Lives Matter” protest, but Mayor Paul Kanitra confirmed the event was nothing more than an organized beach party.

Residents complained about large crowds, provocative behavior, and minor disturbance complaints during the beach party.  The chief estimated the crowd to be in thousands.

According to Chief Michigan, officers from the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department began to notice an influx of people coming to the beach gradually throughout the late afternoon when the beaches were closing. The crowd grew by the hour and mostly appeared to be young adults. The crowd gathered on Jenkinson’s beach in the area of Arnold Ave. These adults were observed in the masses to be engaging in unlawful activity that threatened the quality of life in the community. Due to the size of the crowds, which was estimated to be in the thousands, the Point Pleasant BeachPoliceDepartment requested mutual aid from surrounding police departments and other agencies.

Police were positioned at every entrance to the boardwalk and stood by to ensure the crowd remained orderly for the safety of the residents and visitors of Point Pleasant Beach. The crowd began to disperse around 11 pm and patrols continued to monitor the area for the safety of the community.

The police department does not condone this type of unlawful activity. We are pleased to report, that no major incidents, damage to property, or businesses resulted from the actions of this crowd. At this time, the police department is still investigating who may be responsible for organizing this beach party

“I am extremely proud of the efforts and actions of my officers and all officers who responded here to assist in maintaining order,” Michigan said. “I am sorry that the residents and visitors of this town were subjected to this behavior. This one event should not define our community. We are a family-friendly town, and we as a department are committed to keeping it that way. Going forward, I urge you to contact our department if you see anything that threatens the quality of life in our town.”

Six people were charged with minor offenses during the event:

1. Jaquay Little 28 VOA from New Brunswick was arrested on 6/9/20 for Possession of Marijuana Under SOGrams in the area of RT. 35 North and Atlantic Ave. by Officer Zukowitz.

2. Lissette Vargas 25 VOA from Hillside was arrested on 6/9/20 for Possession of Marijuana Under 50Grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the area of the 500block of Ocean Ave.by Officer DeGroot.

3. Haja Sannoh 24 VOA from New Brunswick was arrested on 6/9/20 for Driving While Intoxicated in the area of Trenton Ave. and ChicagoAve. by Officer Marchetti.

4. Quiyon Stewart 20 VOA from Newark was issued a summons for Underage Possession of Alcohol on 6/9/20 in the area of the 500block of theBoardwalk by Officer Philbin.

5. Shayla Jackson 24 VOA from Clifton was issued a summons for Drinking in Public on 6/9/20in the area of the 500 block of the Boardwalk by Officer Chehade.

6. Amanda Prophete 23 VOA from Carteret was issued a summons for Drinking in Public on 6/9/20 in the area of Arnold Ave. andOcean Ave. by Officer DeGroot.

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ANCHORAGE, AK – The North American Aerospace Defense Command reported today, F-22 Raptors, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, completed two intercepts of Russian Bomber formations entering the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone early this morning.

The flight, by the Russian bombers, appears to be an attempt by the country to test and probe America’s North American defense system.

“Intercepting multiple Russian aircraft demonstrates NORAD forces’ readiness and capability to defend the homelands 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year,” said General Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, NORAD Commander.  “Flying air patrols protects the approaches to our nations and sends a clear message we continue executing our homeland defense missions with the same capability and capacity we always bring to the fight.” said.

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EAST FALLS, PA  – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has certified a new state record flathead catfish. On May 24, 2020, angler Jonathan Pierce, 34, of Philadelphia, was fishing from the bank of the Schuylkill River at East Falls. Pierce baited a brown trout head onto an 8/0 circle hook and cast his heavy duty, 10-foot, 6-inch surf rod lined with 50-pound braided fishing line and 20-foot, 60-pound test monofilament leader into approximately 12 feet of water. The soon-to-be-record catch occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m.

“The best way to describe it is like a torpedo,” said Pierce, who was accompanied by his girlfriend, Angelina Wilson, who witnessed the catch. “In all the years I’ve been fishing for flatheads, the fish did something I had never seen. It surfaced, and then ran away from me into a pile of rocks and just stuck there. It was panic mode.”

After roughly three minutes of being unable to move the fish from the rockpile, Pierce eased tension on his rod and released several feet of slack from his line, hoping the fish would believe it had been freed.

“It worked and the catfish started swimming again,” recalled Pierce.

After a five-minute fight, Pierce landed the catfish with Wilson helping to net the fish and lift it onto the river wall. After some initial measurements, Pierce suspected the catfish could be a contender for the state record, which had been previously set just over one year ago, in April 2019, when an angler caught a 50-pound, 7-ounce flathead catfish in the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County.

“My previous biggest catch was 37 pounds and this one made that one look small,” said Pierce. “It just had so much girth to it. When I tried weighing it on my digital scale, the scale malfunctioned. A friend brought a larger scale that showed the fish weighed around 57 pounds. At that point, a night of fishing turned into a dash to get this thing officially weighed. The whole time, I wanted to keep it alive.”

Unable to immediately locate an operational certified scale, Pierce kept the catfish alive in a 40-gallon aerated container inside his home until the following day. On May 25, Pierce took the fish to Blue Marsh Outdoors in Berks County where it was officially recorded as weighing 56 pounds, 3 ounces. While the fish measured 50 inches long with a girth of 28.875 inches, Pennsylvania state record fish are judged only by weight, and must exceed the previous record by at least two ounces.

As is required for state record consideration, Pierce contacted PFBC law enforcement officials and arranged for an in-person identification and examination of the fish. Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Troy Merrell and WCO Cadet Aaron Steager conducted the inspection and verified the weight. A completed state record fish application including color photographs was reviewed by PFBC officials and confirmed.

Upon weighing the fish, Pierce returned the flathead catfish alive to the Schuylkill River.

“I consider it the catch of a lifetime,” said Pierce. “I do think the record will be broken again soon, probably from the Susquehanna River. The one piece of advice I would give to others going after the record is to have a plan once you catch the fish. It takes a lot of work and it’s stressful, but it was worth it.”

Anglers who are pursuing a state record, or think they have caught a state record fish should follow these guidelines:

  • Obtain a copy of the Pennsylvania State Record Fish Application, which is available online.
  • Comply with all rules, including having the fish weighed on a scale that is certified by the state or county.  Stores that sell products by weight are required to have a certified scale.  Locations such as feed mills or agriculture stores often have scales capable of weighing large fish.
  • Fish may only be released after PFBC staff have examined the fish and approved the application.
  • The completed form, including color photographs, must be notarized and sent to the PFBC.
  • The PFBC will review the application upon receipt.  Anglers can expect to be notified a few days after the agency has reviewed the application.
  • The PFBC reserves the right to further investigate the methods used in catching a fish and the accuracy of weight and measurements.
  • The PFBC reserves the right to reject any application.
  • Anglers catching a new state record fish will receive a certificate from the PFBC and be listed on the PFBC website.
  • A list of current Pennsylvania State Record Fish, official rules and application can be found at www.fishandboat.com.

 

Photo by Milos Prelevic on Unsplash

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Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration today issued preliminary guidanceOpens In A New Window for high school and recreational sports teams to resume voluntary workouts and other in-person activities in the state’s yellow and green phases. The guidance includes college and professional sports.

“Pennsylvania has some of the best athletes and teams in the country and they can now begin to safely return to organized sports,” said Gov. Wolf. This guidance balances keeping student athletes safe from COVID-19 while allowing them to participate in an important part of their lives.

“This is another step toward reopening our state and getting things back on track. As students and teammates get ready to train and compete, it’s important that they follow precautions to protect each other and their community from the risk of COVID-19.”

The preliminary guidance is a starting point for summer sports teams and the Wolf Administration will continue to work with stakeholders. The guidance for fall, winter and spring sports seasons may be updated.

Public and private K-12 schools under the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PISAA) in the yellow and green phase can resume voluntary sports-related workouts. Schools must first develop an athletic health and safety plan in alignment with the Department of Education’s Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of SchoolsOpens In A New Window guidance, that is approved by the local board of directors and posted on the school’s website.

Recreational and amateur sports teams in the green phase that are not affiliated with a K-12 school can hold in-person activities, including games and practices. Examples include basketball, hockey, field hockey, football, soccer, swimming, baseball, softball, lacrosse, gymnastics and kickball. Youth sports organizations should follow CDC guidelines.Opens In A New Window

Gatherings of all participants, including players, athletic staff, officials and spectators are limited to 25 in the yellow phase and 250, or 50 percent capacity, in the green phase, as outlined in the Process to Reopen PennsylvaniaOpens In A New Window.

League and team staff must review CDC guidance for youth sports. Coaches and other adult personnel should wear face coverings and screen athletes for symptoms before practices and games. All participants must follow safe hygiene and social distancing practices, avoid unnecessary physical contact, and clean and disinfect equipment and facilities. Teams are encouraged to stagger drop-off and pick-up times at outdoor locations and designate entrances and exits to facilities.

Parents and other spectators should practice social distancing, wear face coverings and not enter the field or bench areas. Parents should monitor children for COVID-19 symptoms and evaluate children at higher risk for severe illnesses.

College sports sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), including intramural and club sports, can resume in-person activity after developing an athletic health and safety plan in alignment with PDE’s Postsecondary Education Institutions and Adult Education ProgramsOpens In A New Window guidance.

Professional sports can resume immediately. Teams or leagues in the yellow phase, or if more than 250 people are on site in the green phase, must have a COVID-19 safety plan approved by the Department of Health.

Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash

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SMYRNA, DE –  The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. As of 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020, there have been more than 10,000 positive cases of COVID-19 reported among Delaware residents.

In total, 410 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged in age from 21 to 103 years old. Of those who have died, 218 were females and 192 were males. A total of 185 individuals were from New Castle County, 76 were from Kent County, and 149 were from Sussex County.

The most recent deaths announced today ranged in age from 30 to 100. Seven individuals were female and five were male. Nine were New Castle County residents and three were Sussex County residents. Eleven individuals had underlying health conditions. Nine individuals were residents of long-term care facilities.

To protect personal health information, DPH will not confirm specific information about any individual case, even if other persons or entities disclose it independently.

The latest Delaware COVID-19 case statistics* cumulatively since March 11, provided as of 6 p.m., Monday, June 8, include:

  • 10,020 total positive cases
  • New Castle County cases: 4,125
  • Kent County cases: 1,522
  • Sussex County cases: 4,361
  • Unknown County: 12
  • Females: 5,529; Males: 4,473; Unknown: 18
  • Age range: 0 to 103
  • Currently hospitalized: 108; Critically ill: 21 (This data represents individuals currently hospitalized in a Delaware hospital regardless of residence, and is not cumulative.)
  • Delawareans recovered: 5,888
  • 60,733 negative cases**

*Data are provisional and subject to change.

**Data on negative cases are preliminary, based on negative results reported to DPH by state and commercial laboratories performing analysis.

Delaware is considering patients fully recovered seven days after the resolution of their symptoms. Three days after symptoms resolve, patients are no longer required to self-isolate at home; however, they must continue to practice strict social distancing for the remaining four days before returning to their normal daily routine.

Additional demographic data on COVID-19 cases and deaths, including race/ethnicity, more age-specific data and rates information by ZIP code, can be found on the Division of Public Health’s My Healthy Community data portal.

Information about testing events, including community testing sites and free-standing sites operated by the health care systems and hospitals, will be listed on the testing section of the Delaware coronavirus website at: https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/. Please note for saliva-based testing events that while long-term care facilities are listed on the Curative registration site, they are not community-based testing sites. The long-term care facility registrations are not open to the public nor to family members of long-term care residents.

If you are sick with any of the following symptoms, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, chills, shaking with chills, loss of smell or taste. Other symptoms such as headache or digestive symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or lack of appetite) have been identified as potential symptoms related to COVID-19 and may prompt further screening, action or investigation. If you are sick and need essential supplies, ask someone else to go to the grocery store or the pharmacy to get what you need.

If you believe you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have symptoms of illness, make sure to distance yourself from others, particularly vulnerable populations. Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions – including serious heart conditions, chronic lung conditions, including moderate to severe asthma, severe obesity and those who are immunocompromised, including through cancer treatment – may have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

DPH Community Health employees recently started conducting contact tracing and case investigations in the community. DPH field teams of two will personally visit individuals for whom DPH has no phone number to advise them they have a positive test result for COVID-19, or have been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The DPH employees will have state employee identification and most likely will be wearing a shirt that identifies them as a DPH employee. They will also be wearing a mask, gloves, and may even be wearing a face shield. They will request permission to ask the person a series of questions, but will not request to enter the home unless they are unable to maintain the individual’s privacy outside the home. Contact tracers do not ask for bank account or Social Security information. An individual’s information will not be shared with any person or organization, and will only be used to help DPH monitor a person’s health status through additional phone calls to that person to help stop the spread of the disease. DPH does not release any personal information to the public. For additional information about contact tracing, visit https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/contact-tracing/.

Individuals who have complaints about individuals violating public gathering restrictions should contact state or local law enforcement. Concerns that a business may be violating operating restrictions should be directed to: [email protected]. Questions related to business re-openings or operations as businesses reopen should go to [email protected].

Individuals with questions about COVID-19 should call Delaware 2-1-1, or email [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can text their ZIP code to 898-211. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Medically related questions regarding testing, symptoms, and health-related guidance can be submitted by email at [email protected]. Questions regarding unemployment claims should be emailed to: [email protected].

In addition, the Division of Public Health asks any Delaware health care, long-term care, residential, or other high-risk facility with questions or concerns to email: [email protected] call the DPH Call Center at 1-866-408-1899 and press ext. 2.

DPH will continue to update the public as more information becomes available. For the latest on Delaware’s response, go to de.gov/coronavirus.

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