Delaware
Ex-Delaware budget director pleads guilty to shoplifting from Home Depot
Cade, wearing a dark blue suit, appeared contrite and said little but “yes” or “no” to Danberg’s questions about admitting guilt, waiving his rights and understanding the terms of the agreement.
Asked how he pleaded to the single count of shoplifting, Cade said, “Guilty, your honor.”
Danberg also admonished his former fellow state official who, until his stunning arrest, oversaw how Delaware’s government spent its $7.2 billion operating and capital budget last year.
“I am sorry to see you under these circumstances, and a little disappointed, frankly,’’ Danberg told the solemn defendant.
Danberg said he was also concerned by the timing of Cade’s crime.
“Mr. Cade, most people grow into their crimes as teenagers, grow out of them by [age] 36,’’ Danberg said. “That’s kind of the norm, right? You don’t usually see people with their first offenses at your age. The question I have in my mind is, ‘What is going on?’ so I can tailor my sentence to your needs.”
Cade did not respond, instead deferring to his attorney.
“We are all prone to making impulsive bad judgments,’’ Foley said. “I have seen very well-to-do people charged with shoplifting. Sometimes it’s an adventure ride, sometimes it’s power and control.”
As for his client, Foley called him “a very hard-working, dedicated person. He’s a decent citizen. I just think it’s one of the impulsive things that humans do without a great explanation.”
“But it’s not the norm that we run into,’’ Danberg said.
“No, no,’’ Foley said.
Petrucci said none of the items Cade stole were ones that thieves take to re-sell, and said it was “prudent’’ to have the defendant undergo a mental evaluation.
Danberg said it’s up to the state Probation & Parole Office to decide if Cade has to stay under state supervision for the full year, or to discharge him early. He also ordered Cade to avoid any Home Depot stores for a year, even if his probation ends early.
He also warned Cade about any slip-ups.
“I expect you to stay absolutely out of trouble,’’ the judge said. “You don’t even spit on a sidewalk. No speeding tickets. If you pick up any new offense of any kind I will impose the conviction” and void the plea agreement.
“Mr. Cade, I hope that when I see you again, as I assume you will, that it’s under better conditions, that this is a blip on your record.”
‘The notoriety has interfered with his career, but he owns it’
After the hearing, Foley met briefly with Cade and then told WHYY News the matter was fairly resolved.
“He obviously regrets his actions,’’ Foley said. “I’m confident this is something that will never happen again. The notoriety that he suffered has interfered with his career, but he owns it.”
“He’s never tried to minimize what happened and he’s just gonna move on at this point, and the good news is that he’ll be able to resolve this case without any form of conviction on his record. He’s a good person who made a mistake and that’s what makes us human.”
Petrucci would not comment afterward. Nor would Attorney General Jennings but her spokesman Mat Marshall, who knows Cade from their years in Democratic campaigns and in state government, told WHYY News the prosecution is satisfied with the plea deal.
“This is a resolution that gets everybody what they need,” Marshall said. “We’re not talking about a candidate for a prison sentence, regardless of who the defendant is, for this kind of offense.”
“This is why we have a probation system and this allows Mr. Cade to get the accountability that he needs and the help that he needs, while making [Home Depot] whole. That’s how the justice system is supposed to work.”
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Saturday, June 20, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 20 drawing
16-20-44-48-50, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
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Winning Play 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
Day: 2-5-0
Night: 3-8-7
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Day: 7-6-9-1
Night: 8-0-3-0
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 20 drawing
04-08-14-19-20-28
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Winning Lotto America numbers from June 20 drawing
08-14-31-41-52, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 03
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Winning Play 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
Day: 2-5-5-1-9
Night: 3-9-9-5-4
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
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Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
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Date Posted: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders.
Wanted Sex Offenders
SOAR is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. The individuals shown represent only a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.
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Homeless Sex Offenders
The following individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address. This is a homeless sex offender public notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333. The individuals shown are those recently reported homeless and represent only a portion of the current homeless sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.
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What is Delaware’s Kalmar Nyckel ship?
Here’s the history of Delaware’s Kalmar Nyckel ship explained in 36 seconds.
The Delaware history column features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. See the archives at delawareonline.com.
100 years ago, The Evening Journal, June 21, 1926
Jealous man kills woman, wounds boy
Oliver K. Higgins, aged 33 years, of Washington Street, in a fit of jealousy late Saturday night, is alleged to have pumped seven bullets from an automatic revolver into Mrs. Edna M. Martin, 40 years old, of Spruce Street, killing her.
Charles Brown, the 15-year-old of Mrs. Gladys Brown, was shot in the jaw and shoulder by Higgins but will recover. Mrs. Brown, also of the Spruce Street address, is the sister of the slain woman. …
Mrs. Martin, who was employed by the Home Baking Company on Market Street, left the store at a late hour Saturday night, accompanied by Paul A. Crawford of Marshallton and went home. They found Mrs. Brown sitting in the dining room with Julius K. Bowman of Newport.
The women and men sat around the table for a short time. At 11:45 o’clock, hearing someone taking out a window screen in the parlor, Mrs. Brown went to the hall to see what caused the noise.
She saw Higgins step in the window with a gun in his hand. She opened the door and ran off the porch.
Higgins failed to see Mrs. Brown and continued to the dining room where Mrs. Martin and the two men were sitting. He leveled the revolver at their heads and said, “Stick your hands up everybody, and I don’t mean maybe.”
Higgins then asked for Mrs. Brown. Learning she had gone out the front door, he ran after her, passing her as she crouched behind a hedge a few feet from the doorway. He returned to the dining room, but the men had fled. He then turned to Mrs. Martin and fired as she ran. …
Leaving the dead woman at the head of the steps, Higgins rushed in the back room in search of Mrs. Brown. Charles Brown, who had been sleeping, awoke because of the noise. …
Hearing the boy going down the stairs, Higgins stepped to the stair rail and shot him twice. …
Mrs. Brown went to the drug store of Otto H. Miller at 22nd and Pine streets to telephone police. …
Officers surrounded the Brown house … and arrested Higgins. …
Higgins met Mrs. Brown several months ago when he was in the employ of the United Cigar Store, and Mrs. Brown was working nearby. He is said to have become jealous over the attention of other men to Mrs. Brown, who is divorced. She asked him to stop annoying her and appealed to police.
After Higgins threatened Mrs. Brown with a gun, she told her employer who called the United Cigar Company and made a complaint to the manager. Shortly after this, Higgins was discharged.
50 years ago, The Morning News, June 23, 1976
Bill would jail parents of delinquent kids
A tough measure that provides for jailing the parents of delinquent children or requiring them to spend weekends with delinquents at juvenile detention centers has been introduced in the Delaware Senate.
The bill is the brainchild of the community-based services staff of the juvenile corrections bureau.
“This gives a way to coax them (the parents),” said John J. Mulvena, juvenile corrections chief. “If not to coax them, to require them. If not require them, jail them.”
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Herman Holloway Sr., D-Wilmington.
Mulvena said it is “directed at parents who are reluctant to participate in the responsible supervision of their children.”
He said due to “stubbornness, ignorance or neglect,” his staff often ends up acting as “mother, father, aunt, uncle or surrogate” for children “while the parents get off scot-free.”
20 years ago, The News Journal, June 26, 2006
Storms wallop Sussex with 6-8 inches of rain
Jack English knew he was in trouble early Sunday morning.
He kept waking up to the sound of his Seaford basement sump pump trying to keep up with the downpour outside….
At first, he found a few inches of water on his basement floor. Then, all of a sudden, his backyard was completely flooded and the rising water blew out his basement window. …
“I was evacuated by the fire department,” he said. …
In six to eight hours, 7 inches fell in Bridgeville, more than 8 inches in Georgetown and nearly 6 inches in Laurel….
The Seaford Fire Company had its first sign of trouble at 7:30 a.m., when a crew responded to a person trapped in a car by rising water. As the morning went on, rescue crews turned to boats.
An estimated 300 people were evacuated from homes at three mobile home parks southeast of Blades.
Meanwhile, in Seaford, concern grew as water levels rose in the Nanticoke River and Williams Pond. As a precaution, 110 residents of Lifecare at Lofland Park rehabilitation center were evacuated to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. …
At the Seaford Walmart, a team of swift water rescuers from Salisbury, Maryland helped people trapped in the parking lot, with water up to the top of some cars. …
Bridges at Craigs Mill Road and Woodland Road washed out. …
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville. About 30 people were staying there Sunday night.
Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@gannett.com.
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