New Castle County

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the house fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon February 22 in Claymont Delaware was accidental. officials said the Claymont Fire Company …

Saturday House Fire Ruled Accidental Read More

Just after 3:15 Monday morning, rescue crews from the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, along with members of the Claymont Fire Company and New Castle County paramedics, was dispatched to 495 …

I-495 Rollover Crash Sends One To Hospital Monday Read More

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Dunkin Donuts in New Castle that occurred early this morning. Officials said on February 23, 2025, at approximately 2:32 …

Dunkin’ Robbed At Gunpoint Early Sunday Read More

The Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old student from Claymont, Delaware, for a felony assault that occurred at Brandywine High School on Wednesday morning. Officials said on February 19, 2025, …

Police: Teen Arrested For Throwing Bleach In Students Face Read More

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jarad Hammond of Lewes, Delaware for an armed robbery that occurred in Newark yesterday morning. Officials said on February 21, 2025, at approximately 10:07 a.m., …

Man Charged With Carjacking Man In Wheelchair Read More

Firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Edgemoor Road and Denny Road just before 8:50 p.m. on Friday following reports of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, responders …

Fire Engulfs Vehicle Friday Night Read More

Dover, DE – First State Update has learned that some Delaware legislators are seeking co-sponsors for a set of proposed bills aimed at protecting undocumented residents in the state. Sponsored …

State Lawmakers Floating Bills On Undocumented Migrant Protections In Dover Read More

The Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old David DiFilippo of Newark, Delaware, for felony sexual conduct and solicitation of a child between September 2023 and February 2024, while in the role of the …

Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Child Read More

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at approximately 11:44 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital following a report of a …

Police: Man Shot Waiting At Red Light Thursday Read More

WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware State Police have charged two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington. Authorities initially said that the victim had died, however, …

Two Arrested in Connection to Wilmington Shooting; DSP Correct Initial Fatality Report Read More