New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Newark PD Crime Report Shows A Mixed Bag
The Newark Police Department has published its Annual Report for 2023, providing a detailed overview of various aspects of policing within the city.…
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Man Found Shot Friday Night
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 7:05 on Friday evening in the 400 block of West 7th…
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Victim Carjacked At Gunpoint While Pumping Gas
The Delaware State Police are investigating a New Castle area Sunoco gas station armed carjacking that occurred last night. Officials said on June…
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Update: Three Injured In New Castle Accident Friday
New Castle County Paramedics and the Wilmington Manor Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision at approximately 4:45 PM at the intersection…
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Serious Accident In New Castle Sends At Least One To Hospital
At approximately 4:43 PM, emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving multiple patients at the intersection of S Dupont Hwy…
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Murder Victim’s Brother Organizes Against Soft On Crime Prosecutors
On Tuesday the official launch of The Caldwell Institute for Public Safety (CIPS), announced the launch of an innovative organization dedicated to combating…
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Loud Explosion Wakes Neighbors To House Fires Friday Morning
An early morning fire ravaged two homes in the Willow Oak community near Red Lion, with one residence completely destroyed and the other…
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Ice Cream Festival At Rockwood Park This Weekend
The annual Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park in New Castle County promises a delightful weekend for families and ice cream enthusiasts. Scheduled…
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Two Victims, 17 And 68 Found Shot Wednesday
Wilmington Police are actively investigating a broad daylight shooting incident that occurred at approximately 3:54 p.m. on the 1000 block of Brown Street.…
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DNREC To Examine “Delabear” After Route 1 Accident
Late Tuesday evening, June 25, a black bear that had been sighted in the Newark area was struck by a vehicle and killed.…
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