New Castle County

New Castle County, DE — Motorists traveling along Route 4 should anticipate delays today due to ongoing construction. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced that the left lanes …

Route 4 Construction Expected To Cause Delays In New Castle County Read More

A traffic collision has occurred on Route 1 northbound at the “Jughandle” near Tybouts Corner, resulting in injuries and traffic delays. Emergency responders have been dispatched to the scene. Expect …

Crash Blocks Route 1 In New Castle Read More

At approximately 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, a three-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Campbell and Centerville Roads near Hoopes Reservoir. Emergency responders reported that one individual was trapped in the …

Crash Closes Centerville Road Read More

On Friday, November 29, 2024, at 9:10. am., New Castle County Police officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Bethune Drive in Dunleith. Upon arrival, officers found …

Police: Man Shoots Mother Before Turning Gun On Himself Read More

Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian Cole of Frederica, following a pursuit in the early hours of December 1, 2024. Officials said at around 12:30 a.m., a trooper observed …

Man Facing Weapon And Drug Charges After Chase Read More

On Sunday, a two-alarm fire significantly damaged an aircraft facility at the New Castle County Airport, located in the 100 block of Churchmans Road. The incident occurred at the Atlantic …

Airport FBO Remains Open Despite Two-Alarm Fire Sunday Read More

Early Monday morning emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Limestone Road and Stoney Batter Road following reports of a serious motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, responders from the …

Rollover Over Crash Sends One To Hospital Monday Read More

Delaware State Police have released details in a story that only First State Update brought you this morning. Troopers said they are investigating an early morning shooting that occurred on …

Troopers: Man Shot At Newark Welcome Center Was Robbed Read More

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a pre-dawn house fire that erupted Sunday morning morning. At 4:24 a.m., the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, along with …

Sunday Morning House Fire Displaces Five Read More

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) has given each inmate a programming tablet. This initiative, reportedly completed at no cost to taxpayers, aims to enhance communication with family and community …

Delaware Inmates Get Personal Tablets Read More