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Delaware GOP plan would deny bail for gun-toting felons
(The Center Square) — Delaware Republicans are pushing for a constitutional amendment that would deny bail for criminal suspects who use firearms while committing a felony.
The proposal, which is expected to be introduced in next year’s legislative session, calls for amending the state’s Constitution to deny bail to suspects charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, said unlike many other firearms-related bills introduced in the General Assembly in recent years, the proposed amendment “targets the individuals who are actually perpetrating gun crimes.”
“Anyone who chooses to carry a firearm while committing major criminal acts is demonstrating a calculated willingness to use violence against others,” Short said in a statement.
Backers of the plan cite law enforcement data showing that of the 158 people suspected of being involved with a shooting in 2020, at least 77% had at least one prior arrest for a violent felony, and 57% had at least three previous arrests.
They point out Delaware state law already allows bail to be denied for certain capital offenses, such as first-degree murder.
Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, the Senate’s main sponsor, said allowing people arrested for felony gun offenses to be released “undermines public faith in the criminal justice system, creates a climate of fear and intimidation and facilitates the possibility of additional crimes being committed in the community.”
“We have all seen reports from our local police agencies that they arrest someone that has used a gun in the commission of a felony, and they are [soon] released on bail,” he said.
Once it’s filed, the measure likely faces a long slog through the Democratic-controlled Legislature. The bill must pass with a two-thirds majority by the House and Senate meeting in two consecutive two-year legislative sessions as a constitutional amendment. It would not require the governor’s signature.
Delaware already has some of the nation’s strictest gun control laws, and Democrats who control the House and Senate are looking to tighten those restrictions.
Last year, Gov. John Carney signed a gun control bill that banned selling so-called ‘assault’ weapons, increasing the age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21, strengthening background checks and limits on large-capacity magazines. That law is being challenged in court by Second Amendment groups.
Democrats also pushed through a bill during the recent session to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting firearms in churches, polling stations, in other “safe” locations.
Short is urging Democrats to support the proposed amendment, citing their backing of a previously approved bill that set tougher bail requirements for “violent” felons.
“I would expect lawmakers that supported any of the recent gun control measures on the supposition of reducing violence to support this proposal,” he said. “To vote for the former, without doing the same for the latter, would lack any credibility.”
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St. Georges basketball standout wins Week 2 Delaware Online Athlete of the Week voting, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Delaware high school basketball: Watch St. Georges edge Howard 58-57
Joshua Obiora scored with 23 seconds left and St. Georges successfully defended Howard’s final shot for a 58-57 win in the Hammer and Nail tourney final.
Congratulations to Joshua Obiora of St. Georges boys basketball, the Delaware Online Athlete of the Week for Week 2 of the winter season.
The junior scored 44 points, grabbed 48 rebounds and had 10 assists in wins over Conrad, Delcastle and Howard.
Obiora won an online vote over four other nominees.
Athlete of the Week voting will take a break over the holidays, but will return in the first week of 2025. Check out the nominees each Monday on Delaware Online and vote for your favorite.
Voting is free and runs Monday through Thursday, with the weekly winner announced each Friday.
The weekly poll is presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists.
Contact Brad Myers at bmyers@delawareonline. Follow on X: @BradMyersTNJ. Follow us on Instagram: @DEGameDay
The Office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner has approved Capital One’s $35.3bn acquisition of digital banking and payment services company Discover Financial Services and its subsidiary, Discover Bank.
This approval marks a key step towards completing the merger. The deal, valued at $35.3bn, was initially announced in February 2024.
At close, shareholders of Capital One will own around 60% and Discover shareholders will own nearly 40% of the merged entity.
The deal is expected to create the sixth largest bank in the US by assets and a global payments platform at scale.
Planned to be completed in early 2025, the transaction awaits approval by the shareholders of both companies, as well as the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
As part of the acquisition, shareholders of Discover Financial Services will receive 1.0192 Capital One shares for each share held.
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McRib sandwich becomes crime fighting tool for Delco officer
A tense encounter for a Delaware County police officer who used an unusual but tasty method to help a disabled man get the help he needed.
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. – A tense encounter for a Delaware County police officer who used an unusual but tasty method to help a disabled man get the help he needed.
The crime fighting tool? A McDonald’s McRib sandwich.
“He was a little bit excited when we got there,” explained Prospect Park Police officer Samuel Willis, when he was dispatched to Witmer Memorial Field for a man causing a disturbance Wednesday afternoon.
Willis didn’t know what to expect when he arrived.
“It was a subject with disabilities and also suffered with some mental health problems,” he said.
Willis says the disabled man, who was with two aides, was in severe mental distress and yelling. But, instead of responding with handcuffs, a stun gun or a gun, Officer Willis offered the man a meal.
“I asked him if I would be able to get him a McRib and maybe some fries, if that would be able to defuse the situation,” explained Willis.
Willis hopped in his patrol car and drove to McDonald’s on Lincoln Avenue to buy the man a McRib sandwich, fries and a chocolate milkshake. He went back to the park and delivered the meal along with some frank conversation.
“I was able to go back, bring the food to him. You know, kind of sit him down and be like ‘Hey listen, you need to treat your aides with respect,’” said Officer Willis.
And that’s all it took. A boneless pork patty smothered in barbecue sauce with a side of compassion.
“At the end of the day, the least force outcome is the best,” added Willis.
His boss, who trains de-escalation techniques, says the interaction was a veteran move by the officer with about two years with the Department.
“I’m extremely impressed by what he did. I’m extremely proud of what he did. You know, it speaks well for the entire police department and I couldn’t be happier with the results,” said Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna.
It turns out, even McDonald’s got into the act. Once they heard the officer was helping someone in need they donated the meal. “I’m really happy to hear that our food can make a difference in somebody’s day,” said McDonald’s manager, Alexis King.
The man was eventually able to get the help he needed and get home safely. As for the limited time sandwich helping law enforcement?
“Hopefully they’ll keep it on the menu longer,” said Madonna.
According to McDonald’s website, the McRib will only be available until January 28th, 2025.
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