New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Cyclist Struck In Ogletown Early Saturday Morning
Newark, DE - At approximately 8:56 on Saturday morning, emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle in the 3900…
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Another Young Black Man Murdered In Broad Daylight Friday
The Wilmington Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 7:36 p.m.…
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Man Out On Bond Back At It Again Police Say
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Thomas Hetzler, of Wilmington, for organized retail theft charges stemming from multiple shopliftings that occurred at the Wegmans in…
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Now: Crash Closes Brackenville Road Thursday Morning
At around 9:00 Thursday morning, rescue crews from the Hockessin Fire Company responded to the 1700 block of Brackenville Road in Hockessin following…
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Police: Red Clay Educator Facing Child Sex Charges
Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged 54-year-old Thomas Barnhart with multiple counts of unlawful sexual contact. Officials said the charges…
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Hockessin Man Charged With Trying To Rob Gas Station
Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Brandon Robertaccio of Hockessin, Delaware, for a robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at a Shell gas station in…
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Police: Man Found Hiding In Woods After Fleeing In Stolen Car In Middletown
On July 20, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., Middletown Police attempted to stop an Audi A5 for a registration violation in the area…
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Gunmen Open Fire On Two Men Riding Their Bicycles
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Saturday night on New Castle Avenue in New Castle, Delaware. Officials…
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Add This To Your Delaware Is Out Of Control Bingo Card
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that resulted in a vehicle crash on Friday night. Officials said on July 19, 2024,…
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Woman Trapped Under Overturned Vessel In The Delaware River Saturday
Middletown, DE — On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:45 AM, a 67-year-old woman was rescued after being trapped under an overturned…
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