New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Teen Airlifted From Newark Charter Soccer Game Friday
On Friday evening, shortly after 8:15 p.m., emergency rescue crews responded to Newark Charter High School in Newark following reports of an unconscious…
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Man In Stable Condition After Being Shot Friday
Authorities have updated a story that First State Update brought you this morning. Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at…
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$6,000 Reward Issued For Memorial Vandals
New Castle County Police have announced a reward of up to $6000.00 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible…
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Arrest Made In Shooting Of 56-Year-Old
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting incident following an investigation. On September 3, at approximately 7:12 p.m., members…
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Officials: Cop Impersonator Wanted For Escape
The Delaware Department of Correction is searching for an inmate who was in prison for impersonating a police officer. On Friday officials said…
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Thursday Shooting Makes 10 In Just Over A Week
In the past nine days, Delaware has experienced a surge in violent incidents, with multiple shootings occurring across Wilmington and beyond, leaving one…
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Student Charged With Kidnapping, Released On Unsecured Bond
The Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Jimar Payne of Newark on multiple charges, including kidnapping and assault, following an investigation that began in…
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Violent Criminal Gets 40 Years In Jewelry Store Beating
Calvin Ushery, a repeat violent offender, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction for a brutal 2022 robbery and…
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Nine Shot In The Last Eight Days In Delaware
Wilmington Police are currently investigating the latest in a string of shootings that have occurred in the First State recently. This morning Wilmington…
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Young Man Shot In Broad Daylight Wednesday
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a young man hospitalized Wednesday. Wilmington police and rescue crews responded to the area of North…
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