New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Man In Critical Condition After Monday Shooting
A 29-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting Friday afternoon in Wilmington. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded at…
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Officials Update Crash That Seriously Injured Three Wednesday
New Castle County emergency responders treated three people, including two who were critically injured, following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on DuPont Parkway…
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WPD To Show Body-Cam Footage To Family When They Are Ready
The Wilmington Police Department has released additional information in the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting of Kadir Skinner. Police said the information…
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Wilmington Hospital Shooting Suspect Back In Delaware
The man charged in the fatal shooting at ChristianaCare's Wilmington Hospital has been returned to Delaware to face prosecution. According to the Delaware…
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Man Found Shot Late Tuesday Night
At approximately 9:57 p.m., officers with the Wilmington Police Department responded to the area of East 23rd and Carter Streets following reports of…
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Victim Robbed At Gunpoint In Prices Corner
The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday evening in the Prices Corner area of Wilmington. At approximately 5:00…
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Two In Custody After Victim Pistol-Whipped
On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Iron Hill…
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Police: 70K Retail Theft Conspirator Released On Unsecured Bond
The Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man following a months-long investigation into an organized retail theft operation. Police identified the suspect…
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Otts Chapel Shooting In Newark Under Investigation
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured Saturday evening in Newark. According to investigators, troopers responded to…
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15-Year-Old Shot Saturday Evening
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting Saturday evening in Wilmington, according to police. Officers responded at approximately 8:01 p.m. to the…
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