New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man Charged In Townsend Stabbing Incident
The Delaware State Police arrested 40-year-old Thomas Watson of Middletown, Delaware, for assault and associated offenses following a stabbing that occurred Wednesday night in Townsend…
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Threats Against Local School Deemed “Not Credible”
Gunning Bedford Middle School posted a notice on its website regarding social media threats. Dear Gunning Bedford Families: Last night we were made…
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Happening Now: Crash Closes Frenchtown Road In New Castle
Just before 7:30 Friday morning rescue crews responded to Frenchtown Road at Quigly Blvd. for reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a…
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Released On Unsecured Bond Pair Facing New Charges In Hospital Burglary
Troopers have charged a pair just months after being charged with similar crimes earlier this year. Colleen Floyd, 32, of Delaware City, and…
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Two Injured In Thursday Morning House Fire
Firefighters rescue two at an early morning house fire in Wilmington Thursday. At approximately 5:45 a.m., the Wilmington Fire Department responded to a…
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Feds Charge Five Wilmington Residents In International Cyberstalking Case
Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 5, four Delaware men were arrested and/or self-surrendered in Delaware on federal charges relating to an alleged international…
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Man Injured When Trapped Against Building Tuesday
The Delaware State Police are investigating an accident that left a man seriously injured Tuesday.At approximately 9:03 a.m. New Castle County Paramedics and…
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Rider Seriously Injured In Tuesday Morning Crash
On September 10, 2024, at approximately 8:55 a.m., emergency response units were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Route…
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Arrest Made In Monday’s Second Shooting In Wilmington
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident, with an arrest made at the scene. Officials said on September 9, at approximately 3:55 p.m.,…
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Sixteen-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times Monday
Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 3:08 p.m., in the 1800 block of North Market Street. Police located…
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