New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Crash Leaves Two Dead, Others Seriously Injured, Several Children
Police are actively investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Wednesday night at the intersection of Route 273 and Airport Road in New…
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Police: Pair Facing Charges In Dollar General Attack
Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Matthew Perez and 27-year-old Veronica Coleman, both of New Castle, following a violent altercation at a Dollar…
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Fuel Spill Cleanup Underway Near Delaware City
At approximately 9:00 AM today, a fuel spill resulted in the closure of the northbound ramp from Route 72 to Route 1 in…
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Man Charged With Injuring Two EMTs
Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old William Urspruch of Chestertown, Maryland for assault and offensive touching at Phish Mondegreen Festival in Dover. Officials said on…
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle
The Delaware State Police are investigating an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Sunday evening. At approximately 10:05 PM,…
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Four Injured In Unreported Middletown Head-On Collison Sunday
Just after 9:40 on Sunday evening, rescue crews from the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown were dispatched to the scene of a serious…
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Car Meet Turns Violent Sunday In Newark
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a car meet in the area of Tyler Way in Newark early Sunday…
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Saturday Shooting Leave Teen In Serious Condition
Wilmington Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place just before 7:00 Saturday evening. in the 500 block of North Monroe Street.…
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Good Samaritans Take Down Robbery Suspect In Milltown
A Wilmington man was arrested following a robbery at a Valero gas station in Wilmington yesterday morning. Officials said on August 15, 2024,…
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Teen Struck By Gunfire While Riding In Car Early Friday
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in New Castle today that left a teenager injured. Officials said on August 16, 2024, at…
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