New Castle County

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Wilmington in 2021. On December 18, 2025, Michael Samuel “Pacho” Bernier was sentenced …

Man Gets 18 Years For 2021 Murder Read More

Detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police charged a Maryland man with multiple felonies after an investigation linked him to sexual offenses against a juvenile in Middletown. Officials …

Elkton Man Charged With Raping Middletown Teen Read More

A two-vehicle crash on South College Avenue at the Christina Parkway intersection in Newark left two people hospitalized Saturday evening. First responders from the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company …

Newark Crash Sends Two Young People To Hospital Read More

Delaware State Police charged a Newark man with burglary and theft after investigators alleged he stole medication and other property from a resident at a senior living community in Greenville. …

Maintenance Man Charged With Stealing From Senior Living Residents Read More

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 42-year-old Maryland man in connection with a series of burglaries that investigators say spanned nearly two years and affected dozens of businesses across …

Officials Update Chase That Lead Troopers Through Three States Monday Read More

New Castle County Police arrested a Newark man following an attempted burglary investigation in the Eagle Trace Townhouses neighborhood. According to police, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of …

Burglary Suspect Caught In The Act Police Say Read More

Wilmington police have announced charges against two drivers following a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred late last month on the city’s west side. According to the Wilmington Police Department, investigators …

Two Drivers Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Read More

A residential fire in Middletown sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon and remains under investigation by state fire officials. According to New Castle County Paramedics, crews were dispatched …

Fire In Middletown Sends Two To Hospital Saturday Read More

The Delaware State Police have updated a story that only First State Update brought you yesterday. On Saturday, State Police announced the arrest of a 51-year-old Maryland man following a …

Police Update Carjacking Incident that Ended At Gunpoint Read More

Wilmington police have charged 33-year-old Maurice Brown, Sr. in connection with a fatal crash that occurred after he fled from officers during an early-morning traffic stop in September. Officials said …

Father Charged With Murder In Death Of Son Read More