New Castle County

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

The Delaware State Police have charged Wednesday that 28-year-old Pavan Patel of Townsend in connection with a fatal crash in Middletown earlier this month. According to investigators, the crash occurred …

Accident Ends In Murder Charge For Townsend Man Read More

The Delaware State Police is investigating a shooting that injured a teenager Tuesday night in Middletown. Officials said on December 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Delaware State Police and …

Teen Shot In Middletown Rolling Drive By Read More

Last week, three defendants were sentenced in connection with a kidnapping and murder committed by gang members, announced Julianne E. Murray, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware.  …

Three Facing Prison Time In Kidnapping Murder, One For Life Read More

The Delaware State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Bear. On December 7, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a tractor-trailer, pulling an unloaded car-hauler …

Update: Teen Killed In Crash Sunday Night Read More

Emergency crews were dispatched to a serious traffic collision just after 10:40 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Bear Christiana Road and Songsmith Drive in Bear, New Castle County. According …

Young Man Killed In Crash Sunday Night Read More