New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
On The Run For Six Years, Escaped Prisoner Back In Custody
The Delaware Department of Correction has announced the apprehension and return to custody of Andre Wright, an offender who escaped from the Plummer…
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Bank Robbery/Carjacking Suspect Apprehended
Delaware State Police have arrested 53-year-old Timothy Halsey of Bear, Delaware, for a bank robbery and carjacking that occurred at the Franklin Mint…
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Red Lion Crash Leaves Man Trapped Wednesday
At approximately 12:42 on Wednesday, New Castle County Paramedics and the Christiana Fire Company were dispatched to the intersection of Red Lion Road…
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Feds Convict Man Who Raped Woman During 2023 Horrific Crime Spree
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that a federal jury convicted Tonnaire McNair-Matthews, 24, on charges of kidnapping,…
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Police: Man Charged After Gun Pulled At State Fair
Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Joseph Kellogg of Virginia Beach, Virginia, for aggravated menacing and gun-related charges late Saturday night at the Delaware…
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Scooter Rider Killed In Accident Monday
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal scooter crash that occurred in Lewes yesterday. Officials said on July 29, 2024, at approximately 4:42…
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Police: Townsend Traffic Stop Leads To 7th DUI Charge
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Linwood Sample of Smyrna, for a 7th offense felony DUI early Sunday morning. Officials said on July 28,…
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Police: Man Charged After Shooting At Good Samaritans
Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Dennis Swain of Dover, Delaware, for a shooting incident that occurred in Dover. Officials said on July…
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Rollover Crash Traps Two Late Sunday In Middletown
Late Sunday night, just before midnight, a traffic collision occurred at Dupont Parkway and South Main Street in Middletown. The crash involved a…
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Sunday House Fire Sends One To Hospital
Just before 2:45 on Sunday afternoon, rescue crews from the Talleyville Fire Company, along with several mutual aid fire companies, responded to a…
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